Brake Pedal Assy: Adjustments

BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE PEDAL: ADJUSTMENT

1. INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT

(a) Check the brake pedal height.

(1) Turn back the carpet.

(2) Measure the shortest distance between the brake pedal surface and front floor footrest.





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Pedal height from front floor footrest:

148.8 to 158.8 mm (5.86 to 6.25 in.)

(b) Adjust the brake pedal height.

(1) Remove the stop light switch assembly Removal.

(2) Loosen the push rod clevis lock nut.

(3) Adjust the brake pedal height by turning the push rod.

Pedal height from front floor footrest:

148.8 to 158.8 mm (5.86 to 6.25 in.)

(4) Tighten the push rod clevis lock nut.

Torque : 26 Nm (265 kgf-cm, 19 ft-lbf)

(5) Install and adjust the stop light switch assembly Installation.

NOTICE:
Do not depress the brake pedal.

2. ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL STROKE SENSOR ASSEMBLY Installation

3. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY

(a) Depress the brake pedal until a slight resistance is felt. Measure the brake pedal free play as shown in the illustration.





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Pedal free play:

1.0 to 2.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.0787 in.)

If the pedal free play is not as specified, check the stop light switch clearance Installation. If the pedal free play is as specified, proceed to the Inspect Brake Pedal Reserve Distance procedure.

4. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE

HINT
Measure the distance at the same point used for the brake pedal height inspection.

(a) Release the parking brake pedal.

(b) With the power switch on (READY), depress the brake pedal and measure the pedal reserve distance.

Pedal reserve distance from the front floor footrest at 500 N (51 kgf, 112 lbf):

More than 99 mm (3.90 in.)

If the distance is not as specified, troubleshoot the brake system Testing and Inspection.