BRAKE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT


  1. INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT


    1. A015ZR2E05

      Check the brake pedal height.

      Pedal Height from Asphalt Sheet
      Model Specified Condition
      LHD 151.8 to 161.8 mm (5.98 to 6.37 in.)
      RHD 147.0 to 157.0 mm (5.79 to 6.18 in.)

    2. Adjust brake pedal height.


      1. Remove the stop light switch assembly Click here.

      2. Loosen the push rod lock nut, and adjust the brake pedal height by turning the push rod.

      3. Tighten the push rod lock nut.

        Torque:
        26 N*m  { 265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf }

      4. Install the stop light switch assembly Click here.

  2. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY


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

    2. A0160I6E01

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

      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 Click here.

      If the stop light switch clearance is within the specified range, it is normal though brake pedal free play is not as specified.

  3. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE

    Tech Tips

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


    1. A0162ESE07

      Release the parking brake pedal.

    2. With the engine running, depress the pedal and measure the pedal reserve distance as shown in the illustration.

      Pedal reserve distance from asphalt sheet at 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf)
      More than 110 mm (4.33 in.)

      If incorrect, troubleshoot the brake system Click here.