INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE BOOSTER PUSH ROD
Note
Adjust the brake booster assembly without vacuum. (Depress the brake pedal several times with engine stopped.)
Tech Tips
Adjustment of the brake booster push rod is performed when the brake master cylinder sub-assembly is replaced with a new one. The adjustment is not necessary when the brake booster assembly is replaced with a new one, but the brake master cylinder sub-assembly is reinstalled.
| *1 | Accessory Tool |
| *a | Apply Chalk |
Apply chalk to the tip of the accessory tool.
Tech Tips
The accessory tool is enclosed with a new brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
Place the accessory tool on the brake booster assembly.
Measure the clearance between the brake booster push rod and accessory tool.
| Clearance |
|---|
| 0 mm (0 in.) |
Tech Tips
Adjust the clearance in the following cases:
If there is clearance between the accessory tool and the shell of the brake booster (floating accessory tool), the clearance is too small.
If the chalk does not stick to the tip of the brake booster push rod, the clearance is too large.
If clearance is not within the specified range, fix the push rod using SST and adjust the length of the protruding adjusting bolt.
Tech Tips
When adjusting the push rod, depress the brake pedal sufficiently so that the push rod sticks out.
INSTALL BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Install a new O-ring to the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
for 1KD-FTV, 2KD-FTV and 5L-E:
Install the brake master cylinder and bracket to the booster with the 2 nuts.
Note
Check that the stopper of the harness clamp bracket is securely holding on the brake master cylinder assembly.
for 1TR-FE, 2TR-FE:
Install the brake master cylinder to the brake booster with the 2 nuts.
for Manual Transmission:
Connect the clutch tube to the brake master cylinder reservoir sub-assembly with the clip.
w/o VSC:
| *a | Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length |
Using a union nut wrench, connect the 2 brake tubes to the brake master cylinder.
Tech Tips
Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench Click here.
When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.8661 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.3779 in.)): 13 N*m (137 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
w/ VSC:
| *a | Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length |
Using a union nut wrench, connect the 2 brake tubes to the brake master cylinder.
Tech Tips
Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench Click here.
When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 20 mm (0.7874 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 180 mm (7.0866 in.)): 23 N*m (229 kgf*cm, 17 ft.*lbf)
Connect the level warning light switch connector.
Attach the brake fluid level warning switch connector clamp.
ADD BRAKE FLUID
| Fluid |
|---|
| SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 or equivalent |
Note
Do not remove the filter from the brake master cylinder reservoir and be sure to fill with new brake fluid to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problems.
BLEED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Tech Tips
If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it there.
Block the outer holes with your fingers, and release the brake pedal.
Remove your fingers. Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it again. Block the outer holes with your fingers and release the brake pedal. Repeat this procedure 3 or 4 times.
| *a | Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length |
Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake lines to the master cylinder.
Tech Tips
Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench Click here.
When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.8661 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.3779 in.)): 13 N*m (137 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
BLEED BRAKE LINE
Connect the vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.
Depress the brake pedal several times and loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
At the point where the fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug and release the brake pedal.
Repeat this procedure until the air in the brake fluid is completely bled out.
Tighten the bleeder plug.
Front bleeder plug:
Rear bleeder plug:
Repeat the above procedure to bleed the air out of the brake line for each wheel.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
| Fluid |
|---|
| SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT3 or equivalent |
Note
Do not remove the filter from the brake master cylinder reservoir and be sure to fill with new brake fluid to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problems.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE