Pressure Test
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- Ensure fuel tank is full and vehicle has spare tire, tools, jack and jack handle installed. With vehicle on level floor, set 221 lbs. (100 kg) of weight on axle housing center. Install pressure gauges Special Tool (09956-02310) to left front and left rear at bleeder screw.
- Depress brake pedal gradually until fluid pressure at front brake is 711 psi (50 kg/cm2 ). Rear pressure should read 285-455 psi (20-32 kg/cm2 ). Continue depressing brake pedal gradually until fluid pressure at front brake is 1422 psi (100 kg/cm2 ). Rear pressure should read 427-625 psi (30-44 kg/cm2 ).
- If rear pressure is not within specification, adjust bolt "A" tightening position. If pressure is higher than specification, move bolt "A" upward. If pressure is lower than specification, move bolt "A" downward. Bolt movement of .036" (1.00 mm) will result in approximately 5.29 psi (2.4 kg/cm2 ) difference in hydraulic pressure. Repeat adjustment steps until rear brake pressure is within specification.
- Disconnect brake line connecting between master cylinder and right front brake from master cylinder. Install and tighten plug in master cylinder. Depress brake pedal. If rear brake pressure is 1350-1422 psi (95 -100 kg/cm2 ) when front pressure is 1422 psi (100 kg/cm2 ), fail-safe function is working properly.