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Using Gauge Method

  1. Remove master cylinder. See MASTER CYLINDER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Position Master Cylinder Gauge (T87C-2500-A) on end of master cylinder.
  2. Loosen set screw on gauge. Push gauge plunger against bottom of primary piston and tighten set screw. See Fig 1 . Using a vacuum pump, apply 19.7 in. Hg to power brake booster. Invert gauge and install gauge over power brake booster push rod.
  3. There should be no clearance between end of adjustment gauge and power brake push rod. If clearance exists, loosen push rod lock nut and adjust push rod until clearance is removed. Install master cylinder and bleed brakes. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM  .
Fig 1: Booster-To-Master Cyl. Push Rod Clearance Check (W/Gauge)
G92F04208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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