Master Cylinder Push Rod
Check and adjust clearance between back of master cylinder piston and the master cylinder push rod. See Fig 1. Also, refer to the 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) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt, Colt 200, Mirage & Summit | ||||
| 7" Booster | .020-.028 (0.51-0.71) | |||
| 8" Booster | .024-.031 (0.61-0.79) | |||
| Diamante | .026-.033 (0.66-0.84) | |||
| Eclipse | ||||
| 7" & 8" Booster | .020-.028 (0.51-0.71) | |||
| 9" Booster | .031-.039 (0.79-0.99) | |||
| Colt Vista & Summit Wagon | ||||
| 7" & 8" Booster | .020-.028 (0.51-0.71) | |||
| 8" & 9" Booster | .024-.031 (0.61-0.79) | |||
| 9" Booster | .031-.039 (0.79-0.99) | |||
| Expo/Expo LRV & Galant | ||||
| 7" & 8" Booster | .020-.028 (0.51-0.71) | |||
| 8" & 9" Booster | .024-.031 (0.61-0.79) | |||
| 9" Booster | .031-.039 (0.79-0.99) | |||
| Montero | .026-.035 (0.66-0.89) | |||
| Pickup & Ram-50 | .028-.043 (0.71-1.09) | |||
| Stealth & 3000GT | ||||
| 7" & 8" Booster | .022-.030 (0.56-0.76) | |||
| 8" & 9" Booster | .026-.033 (0.66-0.84) | |||
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