INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
Check the brake pedal height.
Turn back the carpet.
Measure the brake pedal height.
| *A | for LHD | *B | for RHD |
| *1 | Clevis Lock Nut | *2 | Stop Light Switch |
| *3 | Dash Panel | - | - |
| *a | Pedal Height | - | - |
| Standard pedal height (for LHD) |
|---|
| 222.1 to 232.1 mm (8.74 to 9.13 in.) |
| Standard pedal height (for RHD) |
|---|
| 215.9 to 225.9 mm (8.50 to 8.89 in.) |
Adjust the brake pedal height.
Remove the stop light switch assembly (Click here).
Loosen the brake master cylinder push rod clevis lock nut.
Adjust the brake pedal height by turning the push rod.
Tighten the brake master cylinder push rod clevis lock nut.
| 26 N*m | 265 kgf*cm | 19 ft.*lbf |
Install the stop light switch assembly (Click here).
Check that the stop lights do not come on when the brake pedal is released.
INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY
Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal several times until no vacuum is left in the booster.
Measure the free play of the brake pedal.
| *a | Brake Pedal Free Play |
| Standard pedal free play |
|---|
| 1.0 to 6.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.236 in.) |
If the pedal free play is not as specified, check the stop light switch clearance (Click here). If the pedal free play is as specified, proceed to the Inspect Brake Pedal Reserve Distance procedure.
INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE
Measure the distance at the same point used for the brake pedal height inspection.
Start the engine.
Depress the brake pedal and check the pedal reserve distance.
Depress the brake pedal with a force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf).
Measure the distance between the brake pedal and dash panel shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Dash Panel |
| *a | Pedal Reserve Distance |
| Standard pedal reserve distance |
|---|
| 124 mm (4.88 in.) |
If the distance is not as specified, troubleshoot the brake system (Click here).