Brakes Work Example 7

WorkKey Level: 4
NATEF Automotive Tasks: V.A.1

Specifications for a freestanding brake pedal are given as 3 to 4 inches.  With your ruler, measure the distance below from point A to point B to determine the given pedal height. 

                                                       
       A                                             B 

Which of the following adjustments would give you a measurement in specifications? 

1. Increasing the length by 1 inch
2. Increasing the length by 1.5 inches
3. Increasing the length by 1 3/4 inches
4. Increasing the length by 2 inches

Solution:

Since the line segment measures approximately 2-inches in length, all of the above answers are acceptable.