Pressure Test
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- Ensure fuel tank is full and vehicle has spare tire, tools and jack in place. With vehicle on level surface, set 221 lbs. (100 kg) of weight in vehicle, centered over rear axle housing. Install pressure gauges (09956-02310) to left front and left rear bleeder screws.
- Depress brake pedal gradually until fluid pressure at front brake is 1138 psi (80 kg/cm2 ) and rear pressure is 640-1038 psi (45-73 kg/cm2 ). Continue depressing brake pedal gradually until fluid pressure at front brake is 1422 psi (100 kg/cm2 ) and rear pressure is 711-1138 psi (50-80 kg/cm2 ).
- If rear pressure is not within specification, adjust bolt "A" tightening position. If pressure is greater than specification, move bolt "A" upward. If pressure is less 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 brakeline connecting master cylinder secondary side and 4 way joint. Install and tighten plug in master cylinder. Depress brake pedal. If rear brake pressure is 1350-1422 psi (95 -100 kg/cmcm2 ) when front pressure is 1422 psi (100 kg/cmcm2 ), fail-safe function is working properly.