Hi Guys,
I have a 1995 2.2 Litre 4 Cyl Auto with 81000 miles on it. And have owned it from new.
One minor problem which I am unsure about. Its to do with the Brake pedal travel.
The brakes are good and work fine. If I pump the pedal while engine is off there is just a small drop in pedal height. MAX 1 cmt before all mechanical movement stops. Dash pot is full of fluid.
If I hold my foot on the pedal and start the engine. There is about 4 cmts drop in the pedal. Again brakes work fine and are progressive.
However an odd time when I go for the pedal it seems that some of the
4 cmt travel has been lost and the brakes are operating at a higher point on the pedal. This can take you by surprise at times.
Its as if the mechanical rod , pedal to back of booster has increased in length. That's the only way I can describe it.
It most happens if I have ran up a freeway say 70 MPH about. I have not noticed it in town work. I suppose the mechanical linkages may get warmer and expand but I don't think it would make that difference.
The pedal does not stay active at the higher position On say the next application of the brakes its in what I consider to be the correct / usual lower position.
I must admit I would like the pedal to work in the higher position if there was a choice. As in an emergency I think it would be an advantage. Being only 5 foot 4 tall I don't have a lot of leg to spare LOL.
Any ideas.
Johnny UK.