Fleetwood FWD V8-273 4.5L (1988)
Brake Master Cylinder: Customer Interest
Brakes - Low Pedal Height
Bulletin No.
T-88-128A
File in Group
5
Number
24
Corp. Ref. No.
805003
Date
May '88
SUBJECT:
LOW BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
MODELS AFFECTED: 1985-1988 DE VILLES AND FLEETWOODS
This bulletin supersedes bulletin T-88-128, Group 5, which should be destroyed. The warranty information has been revised.
Some 1985-1988 DeVilles and Fleetwoods may experience a condition of low brake pedal height on vehicles without Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS).
If owner comments are received concerning the height of the brake pedal during braking, the following should be checked and repaired as required:
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Excessive brake lining wear.
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Rear brake/parking brake adjustment.
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Brake fluid level.
If these items are found to be satisfactory, install brake pedal, P/N 25533603 on vehicles built before 1988 VIN breakpoint 223769.
1985-1986 DeVilles and Fleetwoods
If the brake pedal height is unacceptable after installing the new brake pedal, P/N 25533603, proceed as follows:
1.
Install master brake cylinder, P/N 18011049.
2.
Install jumper harness, P/N 18011052.
3.
Check front brake pad edge code. If the code is not DM127EE, install new brake pads, P/N 12321422.
For warranty purposes use the following Labor Operations and times:
Brake pedal replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H2640 at .3 hour. Master cylinder replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H0640 at .6 hour. Front pads replace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H0042 at .7 hour.
