35 21 000 Removing and Installing/Replacing Brake Pedal

Caution: If a brake pedal without a retaining bracket (which encloses the piston rod) is fitted, if must be replaced by a brake pedal with a retaining bracket.

Remove panel for pedal assembly.
Remove brake light switch.





Brake pedal without retaining bracket





Detach retainer and disconnect piston rod.
Installation: Use new retainer.
The retainer must be seated with both legs in the pin groove.
The workshop supervisor must mark the retainer with a dot of red paint (1) thereby acknowledging correct installation.





Disconnect return spring.
Detach retainer (1) and pull brake pedal off bearing block. If necessary, tilt panel (2) upwards.
Installation: Attach new retainer (1).





Installation: Check bearing bushes (1) and replace if necessary.
Lightly grease bearing bushings (1).





Brake pedal with retaining bracket.
Detach retainers (1).
Installation: Use new retainers (1).





Disconnect return spring.
Pull bearing bushing (1) out of brake pedal and press to left.
Twist brake pedal (2) downwards out of mounting in direction of arrow.





Installation: Check bearing bushes (1) and replace if necessary.
Lightly grease bearing bushings (1).