[T3] Is there an adjustable pedal stop on 73 SB auto trans ?

[William J]

 Dave you mention a clutch pedal stop. Mine is a 73 auto trans with the two 
arms to one pedal . I know the MC's are the same and I don't recall seeing 
an adjustable stop for the brake pedal . I need to look by removing the 
cover plate inside the car . I never saw any bolts or holes in the floor for 
a stop so it must be part of the actual pivot the brake pedal fits to with 
the return spring. It does not bind or feel loose on it's pivot point. It 
returns fully yet there in more than 7 mm free play at the top of the pedal.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Hall" <dave at hallvw.clara.co.uk>
To: <type3 at vwtype3.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 5:53 PM
Subject: Re: [T3] Is there an adjustable pedal stop on 73 SB auto trans ?


> That sounds OK to me.  The 1mm is the actual movement of the pushrod 
> before
> it meets the sliding rear piston in the MC.  That translates to 5 to 7 mm 
> at
> the pedal itself, due to the length of the pedal shaft.
> There's a spring that returns the pedal, but no stop, apart from the
> bulkhead.
> The push-rod is adjusted when the car is built, to allow for manufacturing
> tolerances. A gauge can be used to check the distance to the bulkhead for
> the dual circuit MC.  It's in the factory fuel manual (K). All the later
> Type 3 push-rods I've measured have had the same dimensions, so I doubt
> yours will be any different.
>
> Bentley says there should be a distance of not less than 225mm from the 
> back
> of the pedal to the bulkhead, measured parallel to the ground (floor). 
> That
> should be all you need to check to put your mind at rest.  If it is
> significantly different, you will need to check that no-one has adjusted 
> the
> push-rod length rather than the clutch pedal stop position, which is the
> correct way to adjust the push-rod clearance.
>
> Dave
> UK VW Type 3&4 Club
> ===================
>
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> On Behalf Of William J
> Sent: 14 September 2017 01:05
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Subject: [T3] Is there an adjustable pedal stop on 73 SB auto trans ?
>
> I never looked yet for some reason there is more free play on the push rod
> than I feel is normal . Bentley states 1 mm at the MC and provides manual
> trans specs as far as the pedal stop and how far the pedal should be from
> the firewall .
>
> I don't have brake issues yet if I move the pedal by hand to feel the push
> rod free play at the pedal it's at least 1/2" or better. I can't find any
> specs on how far the pedal should stand from the firewall . There must be 
> a
> stop at least to keep the brake pedal from falling to the floor.
>
> My main concern is if one system fails the pedal can hit the firewall and
> have no brakes on a dual circuit system.
>
> I thought someone may know if there is an adjustable stop and I have no
> idea if it was ever altered before I bought it in 85 or if the rod was
> adjusted.
>
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