Riviera V6-231 3.8L Turbo VIN 9 FI (1984)
Parking Brake Cable: All Technical Service Bulletins
Brakes - Increased Pedal Travel
Bulletin 84-5-1
Date April '84
Ref. No.. 84-179-5
SUBJECT:
INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL
MODELS AFFECTED:
RIVIERA WITH 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES
The rear wheel disc brakes on a Riviera contain a self adjusting feature as part of the parking brake mechanism. Adjustment of the parking brake cable
results in setting a minimum gap between the lining and the piston. As the normal lining wear occurs, application of the brakes causes the mechanism to
adjust to maintain the minimum gap. If however, the parking brake cables are not adjusted properly, the self adjusting mechanism will not adjust to the
minimum gap as the lining wears and, a gradual increase in pedal travel may be experienced.
If increased brake pedal travel is experienced and the brake pedal is firm adjust the parking brake cables per service manual procedures. If the brake
pedal is spongy, bleeding of the brakes may be required.
