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MPV & 626

  1. Released pedal height is measured from carpet surface on vertical portion of firewall to pedal pad center. Disconnect stoplight switch electrical connector. Loosen lock nut on stoplight switch. Rotate switch away from pedal. Loosen push rod lock nut. Rotate push rod until correct pedal height is obtained. See BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS  table.
  2. Adjust pedal free play. See BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY . Tighten push rod lock nut to 18-25 ft. lbs. (24-34 N.m).
  3. When brake pedal height is adjusted a new brake switch must be used. The new brake switch will be adjusted automatically when installed. Pushing or pulling the tip of the brake switch can damage the internal components.
  4. Applied pedal height is measured from angled portion of firewall (without carpet) to pedal pad center. Start engine. Depress brake pedal with 132 lbs. (60 kg) pressure.
  5. Measure applied pedal height. See BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS  table. If distance is not as specified, check for air in system, rear brake adjustment (drum brakes) or worn shoes or pads.
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Pedal Released
626 7.6 (193)
Protege 8.6-8.8 (217.8-228.8)
MPV 8.27 (210)
Pedal Applied (1)
626 .31-.47 (8-12)
Protege
W/ZM Engine 3.48 (88)
W/FP Engine 3.59 (91)
MPV 4.45 (113)
(1) Minimum height.