On-Vehicle Service; Brake Pedal Check And Adjustment - Mitsubishi Electric Lancer Evolution-VII Workshop Manual

BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM -
A
Clevis
Stopper
0.5 - 1.0 mm
B

On-vehicle Service

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

BRAKE PEDAL CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
1. Turn up the carpet, etc. under the brake pedal.
2. Measure the brake pedal height as illustrated.
Standard value (A): 169.1 - 172.1 mm
3. If the brake pedal height is not within the standard value,
follow the procedure below.
(1) Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector.
(2) Loosen the stop lamp switch by turning it approx.
1/4 turns anticlockwise.
(3) Remove the brake booster. (Refer to P.35A-17.)
NOTE
With the master cylinder and brake pipe connected,
remove the brake booster only.
(4) Adjust the brake pedal height by turning the clevis.
NOTE
When the clevis is turned 180_, the pedal hight is
changed approximately 2.4 mm.
(5) Install the brake booster. (Refer to P.35A-17.)
(6) Measure brake pedal height, and ensure that the
measured value is within the specified value. When
it is out of the specified value, repeat Step (3) - (6).
(7) Insert the stop lamp switch until it's thread part touches
the stopper. Then lock the stop lamp switch by turning
it approx. 1/4 turns clockwise, and confirm that the
clearance between the switch plunger and the stopper
is as shown.
(8) Connect the connector at the stop lamp switch.
Caution
Check that the stop lamp does not illuminate when
the brake pedal is not depressed.
4. Return the carpet, etc.
BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY
1. With the engine stopped, depress the brake pedal two
or three times, After eliminating the vacuum in the power
brake booster, press the pedal down by hand, and confirm
that the amount of movement before resistance is met
(the free play) is within the standard value.
Standard value (B): 3 – 8 mm
35A-7