INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
Check brake pedal height.
| Pedal height from floor |
|---|
| 151 to 161 mm (5.945 to 6.339 in.) for left hand drive |
| 154 to 164 mm (6.063 to 6.457 in.) for right hand drive |
ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
Turn the stop light switch assembly counter-clockwise and remove it.
Remove the brake booster Click here.
Loosen the push rod lock nut.
Adjust the pedal height by turning the pedal push rod clevis.
Tighten the push rod lock nut.
Install the brake booster Click here.
Insert the stop light switch into the adjuster until it slightly touches the cushion.
CAUTION:
Do not depress the brake pedal.
Turn the stop light switch assembly clockwise by approximately 90°.
CAUTION:
Do not depress the brake pedal.
Connect the stop light switch connector.
Check the clearance of the shaft.
| Clearance |
|---|
| 0.5 to 2.6 mm (0.020 to 0.102 in.) |
INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY
Stop the engine and depress the brake pedal several times until there is no more vacuum left in the booster.
Push in the pedal until the beginning of the resistance is felt. Measure the distance as shown in the illustration.
| Pedal free play |
|---|
| 1.0 to 6.0 mm (0.039 to 0.236 in.) |
INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE
Stop the engine and depress the brake pedal several times until there is no more vacuum left in the booster.
Release the parking brake handle.
With the engine running, depress the pedal and measure the pedal reserve distance as shown in the illustration.
| Pedal reserve distance from floor |
|---|
| More than 117 mm (4.61 in.) at 500 N (51 kgf, 112.5 lbf) for left hand drive |
| More than 120 mm (4.72 in.) at 500 N (51 kgf, 112.5 lbf) for right hand drive |
Note
Remove the floor mat before measuring the distance.