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I finally got a chance to work on my rattling brake pedal.
WARNING!!! ATTEMPT THIS WORK-AROUND AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
Complaint: Loud rattle from under drivers side dash and steering column while driving on rough wash board roads.
Cause: Excessive brake pedal lever play.
Correction: TBT
For reference, take a look at the video to get a better idea of the issue I'm experiencing.
https://youtu.be/AW32HdVNSfY
The video shows that there is an excessive amount of play between the brake pedal lever and aluminum support housing.
This play is not present on my 2009 Wrangler so I can only assume there is a problem with the housing or the brake pedal lever shaft is too small on my 2015 JK.
The rattle is caused by excessive up/down and side to side play in the brake pedal lever.
My idea to alleviate the excessive play is quite simple and effective. How long it will last is anyone's guess. Hopefully FCA will get back to me at some point with a real fix but for now, I can live with my temporary fix.
Here's what I used:
1' of 3/4" heater hose.
Razor blade or other sharp cutting device.
2 heavy duty cable ties.
The idea is to cut a piece of hose long enough to fit tightly between the brake lever and housing. Slit the hose so it will fit around the brake lever pin.
1. For a tight fit, I cut a section of hose 2.5" long. The extra hose will come in handy if you mess up the first cut. (ie. if you cut the hose too short)
2. Slit the hose lengthwise.
3. Slip the hose around the brake lever pin.
WARNING. BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO DISTURB THE CLIP THAT HOLDS THE BRAKE BOOSTER PLUNGER ONTO THE PEDAL LEVER!!!!!
4. Use the 2 cable ties to hold the hose in place.
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The hose prevents the excessive side to side play thus eliminating the rattle.
I drove over several very rough wash board roads and so far it's good.
Time will tell..
Your mileage may vary.
WARNING!!! ATTEMPT THIS WORK-AROUND AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
Complaint: Loud rattle from under drivers side dash and steering column while driving on rough wash board roads.
Cause: Excessive brake pedal lever play.
Correction: TBT
For reference, take a look at the video to get a better idea of the issue I'm experiencing.
https://youtu.be/AW32HdVNSfY
The video shows that there is an excessive amount of play between the brake pedal lever and aluminum support housing.
This play is not present on my 2009 Wrangler so I can only assume there is a problem with the housing or the brake pedal lever shaft is too small on my 2015 JK.
The rattle is caused by excessive up/down and side to side play in the brake pedal lever.
My idea to alleviate the excessive play is quite simple and effective. How long it will last is anyone's guess. Hopefully FCA will get back to me at some point with a real fix but for now, I can live with my temporary fix.
Here's what I used:
1' of 3/4" heater hose.
Razor blade or other sharp cutting device.
2 heavy duty cable ties.
The idea is to cut a piece of hose long enough to fit tightly between the brake lever and housing. Slit the hose so it will fit around the brake lever pin.
1. For a tight fit, I cut a section of hose 2.5" long. The extra hose will come in handy if you mess up the first cut. (ie. if you cut the hose too short)
2. Slit the hose lengthwise.
3. Slip the hose around the brake lever pin.
WARNING. BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO DISTURB THE CLIP THAT HOLDS THE BRAKE BOOSTER PLUNGER ONTO THE PEDAL LEVER!!!!!
4. Use the 2 cable ties to hold the hose in place.
View attachment 188009
View attachment 188010
The hose prevents the excessive side to side play thus eliminating the rattle.
I drove over several very rough wash board roads and so far it's good.
Time will tell..
Your mileage may vary.
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