Vehicle with rear disc brake
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Loosen the adjusting nut of the SST.
- Place the SST
on the power brake unit and tighten the nut and washer.
Tightening torque
- 9.9-15.6 N.m {100-160 kgf.cm, 87-138 in.lbf}
- Apply 66.7 kPa {500 mmHg, 19,7 inHg} vacuum to the power brake unit using a vacuum pump.
- Turn the adjusting nut of the SST counterclockwise until the gauge rod just contacts the push rod end of the power brake unit.
- Push lightly on the end of the gauge rod to be sure it is seated.
- Verify that there is no gap between the adjusting nut and SST body.
- Remove the SST from the power brake unit without disturbing the adjusting nut.
- Set the SST onto the master cylinder as shown in the figure.
- Push lightly on the end of the SST gauge rod to be sure that it is contacting the bottom of the master cylinder piston, but do not push so hard that the piston moves.
- Note any clearance between the SST body and the adjusting nut (clearance B), or between the body and the master cylinder (clearance C).
- Adjust the push rod as necessary as outlined in ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATION below.
ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATION
| Measurement | Push rod |
|---|---|
| Clearance B | Too long |
| Clearance C | Too short |
| No clearance at B or C | Too long |