Accord Coupe L4-2.2L SOHC VTEC (1995)
Brake Master Cylinder: Adjustments
Pushrod Clearance
Master cylinder pushrod-to-piston clearance must be checked and adjusted before installing master cylinder.
Fig. 17 Adjusting Pushrod Adjustment Gauge Bolt
1. Using pushrod adjustment gauge tool No. 07JAG-SD40100, or equivalent, adjust bolt so top of it is flush with end of master cylinder piston, Fig.
1.
2. Install master cylinder rod seal between pushrod bolt adjustment gauge and brake booster.
3. Without disturbing position of adjusting bolts, install gauge upside down on booster and torque nuts to 11 ft. lbs.
Fig. 2 Measuring Pushrod Clearance
4. Connect booster inline with a vacuum gauge, and maintain an engine speed that will deliver 20 inches of vacuum. Then, using a feeler gauge,
measure clearance between gauge body and adjusting nut, Fig. 2. Clearance should be 0.020 inches.
5. If clearance is incorrect, loosen star locknut and turn adjuster in or out to adjust. Hold clevis while adjusting, then tighten star locknut securely.
6. After adjustment, loosen clevis end pushrod locknut and turn pushrod to obtain correct pedal height. Adjust pedal to floor height, to the following
specifications:
a. On models with manual transaxle, 7.56 inches; with automatic transaxle, 7.6 inches.
7. Adjust brake light switch.
