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OP Leucadiasurfs UTC details Hooked P200E (1980) and Rally 180 (1971) Joined: UTC Posts: 116 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca.
OP Leucadiasurfs Hooked P200E (1980) and Rally 180 (1971) Joined: UTC Posts: 116 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca.	UTC quote I recently replaced the back brake pads. I'm having some trouble adjusting them. The brake pedal is almost to the floor board before it engages? Thanks

shawn45 UTC details Hooked 1979 P125x, 1980 P200E Joined: UTC Posts: 397 Location: Roeland Park, Kansas
shawn45 Hooked 1979 P125x, 1980 P200E Joined: UTC Posts: 397 Location: Roeland Park, Kansas	UTC quote screw in the adjuster screw all they way, then loosen up the bolt that holds the break cable at the back actuator. Pull the break cable as tight as you can and clamp it back down via the bolt that holds it. Test brake pedal again. It should be tighter now. If still a little more play then you want, you can adjust the adjustment screw out and fine tune. see how that works