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

[Dave Hall]

Sorry, I missed the Auto trans reference.
The Bentley shows the pedal stop-plate and how the adjustment is made (Fig
4-7 on Pages 6-8 in Brakes and Wheels.  It's important to ensure you still
have that 1mm clearance before the push-rod meets the rear piston or the
brakes will jam on if they get hot (Figs 4.2 and 4.3 explain that).

Dave
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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From: type3-vwtype3.org [mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org]
On Behalf Of William J
Sent: 14 September 2017 03:32
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] Is there an adjustable pedal stop on 73 SB auto trans ?

  Assuming the bulkhead is with the carpet lifted up which is the actual
firewall where I see the factory yellow paint which is not the black metal
section one can remove.

 I measured as parallel as possible right up to where the glued on carpet
ends .

 To the back of the brake pedal pad it is 9 3/8" then I push the pedal down
by hand until I feel the free play end and it's 8 3/4" . That's 5/8" free
play close to 15 mm .

 If 8 7/8" is correct then my pedal is 1/2" to high @ 9 3/8" and well over 7
mm  free play.
----- Original Message -----
From: "William J" <catnine09 at dslextreme.com>
To: <type3 at vwtype3.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 5:04 PM
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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