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LOW BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT (NEW PARTS MAY REPAIR-P/N)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1985-1988 DE VILLES AND FLEETWOODS

This bulletin supersedes bulletin T-88-128, Group 5, which should be destroyed. The warranty information has been revised.

Some 1985-1988 DeVilles and Fleetwoods may experience a condition of low brake pedal height on vehicles without Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). If owner comments are received concerning the height of the brake pedal during braking, the following should be checked and repaired as required:

- Excessive brake lining wear.

- Rear brake/parking brake adjustment.

- Brake fluid level.

If these items are found to be satisfactory, install brake pedal, P/N 25533603 on vehicles built before 1988 VIN breakpoint 223769.

1985-1986 DeVilles and Fleetwoods

If the brake pedal height is unacceptable after installing the new brake pedal, P/N 25533603, proceed as follows:

1. Install master brake cylinder, P/N 18011049.

2. Install jumper hamess, P/N 18011052.

3. Check front brake pad edge code. If the code is not DM127EE, install new brake pads, P/N 12321422.

For warranty purposes use the following Labor Operations and times:

Brake pedal replace............................. H2640 at .3 hour. Master cylinder replace......................... H0640 at .6 hour. Front pads replace.............................. H0042 at .7 hour.

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