Master Cylinder Push Rod
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Lexus SC 400, 2000 Lexus SC 300, 1999 Lexus SC 400, and 1999 Lexus SC 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install Adjusting Gauge (09737-00010) on master cylinder with master cylinder gasket in place. Lower adjusting gauge pin until pin slightly touches master cylinder piston. Perform STEP 1 in illustration. See Fig 1. Turn adjusting gauge upside down and install on power brake unit. Perform STEP 2 in illustration. See Fig 1.
- Install power brake unit and measure clearance between power brake unit push rod and adjusting gauge pin head. Measured clearance should be zero. If clearance is not zero, adjust master cylinder push rod length until push rod lightly touches adjusting gauge pin head. When adjusting push rod, depress brake pedal.