Brake Pedal Assy: Service and Repair

Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) lower closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (SKY) (Service and Repair)Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Solstice) (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the accelerator pedal assembly from the brake pedal bracket to improve access to the brake pedal pivot nut. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement () for the 2.0L engine or Accelerator Pedal with Position Sensor Assembly Replacement (Accelerator Pedal with Position Sensor Assembly Replacement) for the 2.4L engine.
3. Remove the clutch pedal assembly, if equipped, for removal of the brake pedal pivot bolt. Refer to Clutch Pedal Replacement (Clutch Pedal Replacement).




4. Remove the power brake booster pushrod nut (1).
5. Disconnect the power brake booster pushrod from the power brake booster pushrod pin.




6. While holding the brake pedal pivot bolt (1) stationary, remove the brake pedal pivot nut (2).
7. Remove the brake pedal assembly and pivot bushings.

Installation Procedure

1. Apply a thin coat of high-temperature grease GM P/N 12345996 (Canadian P/N 10953501) to the brake pedal pivot bushing, the pushrod washer, the push rod pin on the pedal, and the brake pedal pivot pin.




2. Install the brake pedal assembly and pivot bushings.
Ensure the brake pedal position switch actuator pin is engaged in the fork of the brake pedal position sensor.
3. Install the brake pedal pivot bolt (1).
4. Loosely install the brake pedal pivot nut (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

5. While holding the brake pedal pivot bolt stationary, tighten the brake pedal pivot nut to 50 Nm (37 lb ft).




6. Connect the power brake booster pushrod to the power brake booster pushrod pin.
7. Install the power brake booster pushrod nut (1) and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
8. Install the clutch pedal assembly, if equipped. Refer to Clutch Pedal Replacement (Clutch Pedal Replacement).
9. Install the accelerator pedal assembly to the brake pedal bracket. Refer to Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement () for the 2.0L engine or Accelerator Pedal with Position Sensor Assembly Replacement (Accelerator Pedal with Position Sensor Assembly Replacement) for the 2.4L engine.
10. Install the instrument panel (I/P) lower closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (SKY) (Service and Repair)Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Solstice) (Service and Repair).
11. Calibrate the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration (Programming and Relearning).