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Brake Master Cylinder: Adjustments


PUSH ROD CLEVIS ADJUSTMENT





Install push rod clevis so that measurement "a" is obtained and torque nut (a) to 26 Nm (19.0 ft. lbs.) and length "a" to 126.1 - 127.1 mm (4.96 - 5.00 inch.)

BOOSTER PISTON ROD AND MASTER CYLINDER PISTON ADJUSTMENT





The length of the booster piston rod is adjusted to provide specified clearance "a" between piston rod end and master cylinder piston. Before measuring clearance, push piston rod several times so as to make sure reaction disc is in place. Keep inside of booster at atmospheric pressure for measurement.





1. Set special tool No. 09950-96010 (A) on master cylinder and push pin until contacts piston.





2. Turn special No. 09950-96010 tool upside down and place it on booster. Adjust booster piston rod length until rod end contacts pin head. Clearance "b" is 0 mm (0 inch.)





3. Adjust clearance by turning adjusting screw of piston rod. Use special tool No. 09952-16010.

NOTE: When adjusted as above, its negative pressure is applied to the booster with the engine at idle, piston to piston rod clearance "a" should be as follows:

Clearance "a" is as follows:
^ SE series 2-door vehicle without ABS is 0.25 - 0.5 mm (0.010 - 0.020 inch.)
^ Other SE series vehicles is 0.14 - 0.35 mm (0.006 - 0.014 inch.)
^ SZ series is 0.14 - 0.35 mm (0.OC6 - 0.014 inch.)

NOTE:
^ SE Series
4WD Model . . . . . . . .(tire size P205/75R 15)
2WD Model . . . . . . . .(tire size P195/75R 15)
^ SZ Series
2WD and 4WD Models . . . (tire size P195/75R 15)