Brake Pedal Height, Free Play & Clearance
- To measure brake pedal height, pull up carpet under brake pedal. Measure distance between floor board and middle of brake pedal pad surface with brake pedal released. See BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS table.
- To adjust pedal height, separate connector from stoplight switch, and loosen switch lock nut. Back-off switch so it does not contact brake pedal arm. Loosen brake booster push rod lock nut. Adjust brake pedal height by rotating brake booster push rod until brake pedal height is within specification.BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
Application Pedal Height - In. (mm) Diamante 6.4-6.8 (163-173) Eclipse 1999 6.9-7.1 (175-180) 2000 6.9-7.0 (175-178) Galant 6.9-7.0 (175-178) Mirage 6.4-6.6 (163-168) Montero 7.3-7.5 (185-191) Montero Sport 6.9-7.1 (175-180) 3000GT 7.0-7.2 (178-183) - Tighten lock nut, and ensure brake pedal height is within specification. Start engine to evacuate brake booster chamber. Stop engine, and apply brake several times to remove vacuum from brake booster.
- Using hand pressure, depress brake pedal to measure free play before resistance is felt. Free play distance for all models is 0.12-0.31" (3.0-7.8 mm). If distance is not within specification, it is probably caused by excessive play between brake pedal arm and clevis pin. Check and replace as necessary.
- Start engine and apply 110 lbs. (50 kg) of pressure to brake pedal. With carpet pulled back, measure distance between brake pedal and floorboard. If distance is not within specified range, check for air in brake hydraulic system, brake adjustment or defective parking brake component or adjustment. See BRAKE PEDAL CLEARANCE . Adjust or repair as necessary.BRAKE PEDAL CLEARANCE
Application In. (mm) Diamante 2.6 (65) Or Less Eclipse & Galant 3.5 (90) Or More Mirage & 3000GT 3.1 (80) Or More Montero Sport 3.7 (95) Or More