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Brake Pedal Assy: Testing and Inspection

Inspection and Adjustment

INSPECTION

Brake Pedal Height





Check the brake pedal height (H1) between the dash lower panel (1) and the brake pedal upper surface.
Standard
H1: Refer to BR-46, "Brake Pedal". Brake Pedal

CAUTION:
Remove the floor trim.


Stop Lamp Switch and ASCD Brake Switch





Check the clearance (C) between stopper rubber (1) and stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch (2) threaded end.
Standard
C: Refer to BR-46, "Brake Pedal". Brake Pedal

CAUTION:
The stop lamp must be turned off when the brake pedal is released.


NOTE:
Pull the brake pedal pad to make the clearance between stopper rubber and stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch threaded end.

Brake Pedal Play





Press the brake pedal. Check the brake pedal play (A).
Standard
A: Refer to BR-46, "Brake Pedal". Brake Pedal

Depressed Brake Pedal Height





Check the brake pedal height (H2) between the dash lower panel (1) and the brake pedal upper surface when depressing the brake pedal at 490 N (50 kg, 110 lb) while turning engine ON.
Standard
H2: Refer to BR-46, "Brake Pedal". Brake Pedal

CAUTION:
Remove the floor trim.


ADJUSTMENT

Brake Pedal Height
1. Remove instrument lower panel LH.
2. Disconnect the stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch harness connector.
3. Turn the stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch 45° counterclockwise.





4. Loosen the input rod lock nut (1). Adjust the brake pedal height (H1) to the specification. Tighten the input rod lock nut to the specification. Refer to BR-28, "Exploded View". Brake Booster

CAUTION:
The threaded end of the input rod (2) must project to the inner side (L) of the clevis (3).






Standard
H1: Refer to BR-46, "Brake Pedal". Brake Pedal

Stop Lamp Switch and ASCD Brake Switch
1. Remove instrument lower panel LH.
2. Disconnect the stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch harness connector.
3. Turn the stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch 45° counterclockwise.





4. Press-fit stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch (2) until stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch hits the stopper rubber (1) 45° clockwise.

CAUTION:
^ The clearance (C) between the stopper rubber and stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch threaded end must be the specified value. Refer to BR-46, "Brake Pedal". Brake Pedal
^ The stop lamp must be turned off when the brake pedal is released.


Brake Pedal Play
1. Remove instrument lower panel LH.
2. Disconnect the stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch harness connector.
3. Turn the stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch 45° counterclockwise.





4. Press-fit stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch (2) until stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch hits the stopper rubber (1) 45° clockwise.

CAUTION:
^ The clearance (C) between the stopper rubber and stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch threaded end must be the specified value. Refer to BR-46, "Brake Pedal". Brake Pedal
^ The stop lamp must be turned off when the brake pedal is released.