Montero 4WD V6-3.5L SOHC (1998)
Brake Pedal Assy: Adjustments
BRAKE PEDAL CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Turn up the carpet, etc. under the brake pedal.
2. Measure the brake pedal height (A) as shown in the illustration.
Standard value (A): 186 - 191 mm (7.3 - 7.5 inch)
3. Start the engine, depress the brake pedal with approximately 500 N (110 lbs.) of force, and measure the clearance between the brake pedal and
the firewall.
Standard value (C): 100 mm (3.94 inch) or more
4. Turn back the carpet, etc.
5. While the engine is stopped, depress the brake pedal two or three times. After thus eliminating the negative pressure in the brake booster, press the
pedal down by hand, and confirm that the free play (B) is within the standard value range.
Standard value (B): 3 - 8 mm (0.12 - 0.31 inch)
6. Adjust the brake pedal height.
1) Loosen the lock nut to sufficiently loosen the stop light switch.
2) Adjust the brake pedal height by turning the operating rod with pliers (with lock nut loosened).
3) After turning the stop light switch until it contacts the pedal stop (until immediately before the brake pedal begins to move), turn the stop light
switch back 1/2 to 1 revolution and secure with a lock nut.
CAUTION: Check that the stop light is not illuminated when the brake pedal is not depressed.
7. Check the shift-lock mechanism.