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YES: Replace the part. Then go to Step 10 .  
NO: Go to Step 9.  
STEP 9. Adjust the brake pedal or brake booster pushrod. 
Refer to ON
-VEHICLE SERVICE
 or MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
AND BRAKE BOOSTER
 . 
Q: Are the brake pedal and the brake booster pushrod adjusted correctly?
YES: Go to Step 10.  
NO: Adjust the brake pedal or the brake booster pushrod. Then go to Step 
10.  
STEP 10. Recheck symptom. 
Q: Is the symptom eliminated?  
YES: The procedure is complete.  
NO: Start over at Step 1 . If a new symptom surfaces, refer to the 
SYMPTOM CHART .  
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 8: GROANING, CLICKING OR RATTLING NOISE WHEN BRAKES ARE NOT 
APPLIED DIAGNOSIS 
STEP 1. Check whether foreign material has entered the wheel covers. 
Q: Is there a foreign material?  
YES: Remove it. Then go to Step 5 .  
NO: Go to Step 2.  
STEP 2. Check for looseness of the wheel nuts. 
Q: Are the wheel nuts loose?  
YES: Tighten to 98 +/- 10 N.m (73 +/- 7 ft-lb). Then go to Step 5 .  
NO: Go to Ste
p 3. 
 
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STEP 5. Recheck symptom. 
Q: Is the symptom eliminated?  
YES: The procedure is complete.  
NO: Start over at Step 1 . If a new symptom surfaces, refer to the 
SYMPTOM CHART
 .  
SPECIAL TOOLS Fig. 13: Identifying Special Tools
 
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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT 1. Turn up the carpet, etc. under the brake pedal.  
2. Measure the brake pedal height as illustrated. 
Standard value: 181.2 - 184.2 mm (7.13 - 7.25 inches) [From the surface of 
dash panel to the face of pedal pad] 
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Before turning the brake disc, the following conditions should be checked. 
Fig. 35: Disc Brake Rotor Inspection Table
 
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BRAKE DISC THICKNESS CHECK 1. Using a micrometer, measure disc thickness at eight positions, approximately 
45 degrees apart and 10 mm (0.4 inch) in from the outer edge of the disc. 
FRONT BRAKE DISC  
Standard value: 26.0 mm (1.02 inches)  
Minimum limit: 24.4 mm (0.96 inch)  
REAR BRAKE DISC  
Standard value: 10.0 mm (0.39 inch)  
Minimum limit: 8.4 mm (0.33 inch)
CAUTION: Disc brakes must be kept within the allowable 
service values in order to maintain normal brake 
operation.
 
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Fig. 46: Removing/Installing Master Cylinder Assembly And Brake Booster Component
 
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Required Special Tool:  
MB991568: Push Rod Adjusting Socket  
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS >>A<< BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE CONNECTION Insert vacuum hose with its paint mark facing upward. 
Fig. 47: Inserting Vacuum Hose
 
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>>B<< PUSH ROD PROTRUSION AMOUNT CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT  
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Fig. 50: Disassembling And Assembling Master Cylinder
 
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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT 
<< A>> BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER UNION RETAINER DISASSEMBLY Remove the brake master c
ylinder union retainer while de
pressin
g the 
piston.
 
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Fig. 52: Removing/Installing Disc Brake Assembly
 
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INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT >>A<< BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION 1. In order to measure the brake drag force, measure the hub torque with the pads 
removed by the following procedure. Use a spring scale to measure the hub  
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Fig. 57: Identifying Lubrication Points
 
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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS << A>> CALIPER PISTON/PISTON BOOT REMOVAL 
CAUTION: When disassembling the front disc brakes, 
disassemble both sides (left and right wheels) as a 
set.
CAUTION:
When removing the pistons, be sure to use the 
 
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Fig. 61: Identifying Lubrication Points
 
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DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS << A>> PISTON BOOT/CALIPER PISTON REMOVAL 
CAUTION: When disassembling the disc brakes, disassemble 
both sides (left and right) as a set.
CAUTION: Blow air little by little to remove the piston. The 
 
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