Master Cylinder Push Rod

Check and adjust clearance between back of master cylinder piston and master cylinder push rod. See Fig 1 . See PUSH ROD CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS table. After adjusting push rod clearance, adjust pedal height and bleed brake system.

PUSH ROD CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application ⁽¹⁾

In. (mm)

7" Booster

.020-.028 (.51-.71)

8" Booster

.024-.031 (.61-.79)

⁽¹⁾	Front half-shell is smaller than rear half-shell on models using boosters with 2 diameters.

Fig 1: Adjusting Push Rod Clearance

Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.