On-Vehicle Service; Brake Pedal Check And Adjustment - Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1999 Workshop Manual Supplement

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Operat-
ing rod
Operating
rod lock nut
Pedal down
Pedal up
Lock nut
0.5 – 1.0 mm
BASIC BRAKE SYSTEMS –

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

BRAKE PEDAL CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

1. Measure the brake pedal height as illustrated. If the brake
Stop lamp
switch
On-vehicle Service
pedal height is not within the standard value, adjust or
replace.
Standard value:
<L.H. drive vehicles> 163.5 – 166.5 mm
<R.H. drive vehicles> 162.5 – 165.5 mm
(1) Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector.
(2) Adjust the brake pedal height by turning the operating
rod with pliers (with the operating rod lock nut
loosened), until the correct brake pedal height is
obtained.
(3) Secure by tightening the lock nut of the operating
rod.
(4) Push the stop lamp switch in the direction of the pedal
stroke until it stops. (The switch will slide if it is pushed
firmly.)
(5) Lift up the pedal until the operating rod is fully extended,
and then slide the stop lamp switch back to the required
position. Adjust the position of the switch by turning
it until the distance shown in the illustration is correct.
(6) Connect the connector of the stop lamp switch.
(7) Check that the stop lamp is not illuminated with the
brake pedal unpressed.
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