Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1998, Workshop Manual

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BASIC BRAKE SYSTEM -
On-vehicle Service
35A-7
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
35100090285
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):
<L.H. drive vehicles> 219 - 222 mm
<R.H. drive vehicles> 206 - 209 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) Loose the operating rod lock nut, and then adjust
the brake pedal height to the standard value by turning
the operating rod serration with a pliers.
(4) Screw in the stop lamp switch until it touches the
stopper. At this time, support the brake pedal to the
highest position by hand.
(5) Adjust the stop lamp switch so that the clearance
between the switch plunger and the stopper is as
shown, and then lock by turning it approx. 1/4 turns
clockwise.
(6) Connect the connector to the stop lamp switch.
Caution
Check that the stop lamp does not illuminate when
the brake pedal is not depressed.
4. For A/T, check the key interlock and shift lock mechanisms.
(Refer to GROUP 23 - On-vehicles Service.)
5. Return the carpet etc.
Operating
rod
Operating
rod lock nut
Stop lamp
switch
A
Pedal down
Pedal up
Lock nut
0.5 - 1.0 mm
Stopper