BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT


  1. INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL

    A0137OWE01

    1. Inspect the brake pedal height.

      Pedal height from floor
      Steering Position Standard
      for LHD 135.8 to 145.8 mm (5.346 to 5.740 in.)
      for RHD 121.6 to 131.6 mm (4.787 to 5.181 in.)

      If the pedal height is incorrect, adjust it.

    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.

      5. Tighten the push rod lock nut.

        Torque:
        22 N*m  { 224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf }
      6. A0136Q3E01

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

        Note

        Do not depress the brake pedal.

      7. A01386UE13

        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:

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

      8. Check the stop light switch clearance.

        Stop light switch clearance
        1.5 to 2.5 mm (0.059 to 0.098 in.)

      9. Connect the connector to the stop light switch.

    3. A0138XRE01

      Inspect the brake pedal free play.


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

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

        Pedal free play
        1.0 to 6.0 mm (0.039 to 0.236 in.)

        If incorrect, troubleshoot the brake system.

    4. A0138IPE02

      Inspect the brake pedal reserve distance.


      1. Release the parking brake lever. With the engine running, depress the pedal and measure the pedal reserve distance as shown.

        Pedal reserve distance from floor
        Specification Condition Standard
        for 1KR-FE for LHD 490 N (50 kgf, 110.2 lbf) More than 84 mm (3.31 in.)
        for RHD More than 77 mm (3.03 in.)
        for 2WZ-TV for LHD More than 79 mm (3.11 in.)
        for RHD More than 71 mm (2.80 in.)

        If incorrect, troubleshoot the brake system.