LOW BRAKE PEDAL DURING BRAKING (NEW PARTS MAY REPAIR -P/N). Buick Electra/Park Avenue 1986

For 1990-2009 cars

# LOW BRAKE PEDAL DURING BRAKING (NEW PARTS MAY REPAIR -P/N)

#### MODELS AFFECTED: 1985-88 ELECTRA/PARK AVENUE (BASE BRAKES ONLY) 1986-88 LESABRES (BASE BRAKES ONLY)

A production change has been made to the brake master cylinder, pedal, and brake pads, to address brake pedal feel. If comments are received concerning the height of the brake pedal during braking, the following should be checked:

1. Excessive brake lining wear.

2. Rear brake, parking brake adjustment.

3. Brake fluid level.

4. Brake system bleed.

If these items are satisfactory, the following can be done to address brake pedal feel:

Install the following: (1985-86 Electra/Park Avenue; 1986 LeSabre)

1. Brake Master Cylinder, Part Number 18011049 (less proportioning valves).

2. Jumper harness, Part Number 18011052.

3. Brake Pedal, Part Number 25533603.

4. Brake pads, Part Number 12321422 (on vehicles that have not had these pads previously installed).

Install the following: (1987 Electra/Park Avenue and LeSabre)

1. Brake Padal, Part Number 25533603.

On 1988 Electra/Park Avenue and Lesabre vehicles built prior to the following VIN, install Brake Pedal Part Number as indicated:

LeSabre JH439295 Electra/Park Avenue J1619455

#### WARRANTY INFORMATION

Use applicable labor operation numbers and labor time.

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