Brakes - Increased Pedal Travel
Bulletin 84-5-1Date 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.