BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT


  1. INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT


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      *1 Stop Light Switch Assembly
      *2 Push Rod
      *a Pedal Height

      Inspect the brake pedal height.

      Pedal height from surface of steering column boot
      158.5 to 168.5 mm (6.24 to 6.63 in.)

    2. Adjust the brake pedal height.


      1. Disconnect the connector from the stop light switch.

      2. Turn the stop light switch counterclockwise and remove the stop light switch.

      3. Loosen the push rod lock nut.

      4. Adjust the pedal height by turning the pedal push rod.

        Pedal height from surface of steering column boot
        158.5 to 168.5 mm (6.24 to 6.63 in.)

      5. Tighten the push rod lock nut.

        Torque:
        26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }
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        *1 Stop Light Switch Mounting Adjuster
        *2 Stop Light Switch
        *3 Brake Pedal

        Insert the stop light switch into the adjuster until it just touches the brake pedal.

        Note

        Do not depress the brake pedal.

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        *1 Stop Light Switch
        *a Stop Light Switch Clearance

        Make a quarter turn clockwise to install the stop light switch.

        Note

        Do not depress the brake pedal.

        Tech Tips

        The turning torque for installing the stop light switch is shown below.

        Torque:
        1.5 N*m  { 15 kgf*cm, 13 in.*lbf, or less }

      8. Inspect the stop light switch clearance.

        Stop light switch clearance
        1.5 to 2.5 mm (0.0591 to 0.0984 in.)

      9. Connect the connector to the stop light switch.

  2. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY


    1. Stop the engine and depress the brake pedal several times until there is no vacuum left in the booster.

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      *a Pedal Free Play

      Push in the pedal until a slight resistance is felt. Measure the distance as shown.

      Pedal free play
      1.0 to 3.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.118 in.)

      If incorrect, troubleshoot the brake system.

  3. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE


    1. Inspect the brake pedal reserve distance.

      Pedal reserve distance from surface of steering column boot at 300 N (31 kgf, 67.4 lbf)
      More than 30 mm (1.18 in.)

      Tech Tips

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