Mitsubishi 35C Automobile User Manual


 
BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM -
On-vehicle Service
35A-6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
35100090186
BRAKE PEDAL CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
1. Turn up the carpet, etc under the brake pedal.
2. Measure the brake pedal height as illustrated. If the brake
pedal height is not within the standard value, follow the
procedure below.
Standard value: 162.8 - 165.8 mm
(1) Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector.
(2) Adjust the brake pedal height by turning the operating
rod with pliers (with the operating rod lock nut
loosened), until the correct brake pedal height is
obtained.
(3) Secure by tightening the lock nut of the operating
rod.
(4) Push the stop lamp switch in the direction of the
pedal stroke until it stops. (The switch will slide if
it is pushed firmly.)
(5) Lift up the pedal until the operating rod is fully
extended, and then slide the stop lamp switch back
to the required position. Adjust the position of the
switch by turning it until the distance shown in the
illustration is correct.
(6) Connect the connector of the stop lamp switch.
(7) Check that the stop lamp is not illuminated with the
brake pedal unpressed.
3. Return the carpet etc.
BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY
With the engine stopped, depress the brake pedal two or
three times. After eliminating the vacuum in the power brake
booster, press the pedal down by hand, and confirm that
the amount of movement before resistance is met (the free
play) is within the standard value range.
Operating
rod
Operating
rod lock nut
Stop lamp
switch
Pedal down
Pedal up
Lock nut
Lock nut
Outer case
0.5 - 1.0 mm