CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
Tech Tips
Check and adjust the brake pedal height with the floor carpet folded back.
| *1 | Clevis Lock Nut |
| *2 | Stop Light Switch Lock Nut |
| *3 | Floor Panel |
| *a | Pedal Height |
Check the brake pedal height.
| Standard pedal height from floor panel |
|---|
| 158.4 to 168.4 mm (6.24 to 6.62 in.) |
Adjust the brake pedal height.
Disconnect the connector from the stop light switch assembly.
Loosen the stop light switch to allow for pedal free play.
Loosen the push rod clevis lock nut.
Adjust the pedal height by turning the push rod.
| Standard pedal height from floor panel |
|---|
| 158.4 to 168.4 mm (6.24 to 6.62 in.) |
Tighten the push rod clevis lock nut.
| *1 | Stop Light Switch |
| *2 | Cushion |
| *3 | Stop Light Switch Lock Nut |
| *a | 0.87 to 2.4 mm (0.0343 to 0.0944 in.) |
Check the switch clearance.
| Standard stop light switch clearance |
|---|
| 0.87 to 2.4 mm (0.0343 to 0.0944 in.) |
Tighten the stop light switch lock nut.
Note
Do not depress the pedal.
CHECK BRAKE PEDAL STROKE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Note
When the brake pedal stroke sensor assembly is being reused, perform the following procedure to adjust it.
Connect the cable to the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3 with the power switch off.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Date List / Stroke Sensor.
Reading the stroke sensor a value shown in the Date List, slowly turn the brake pedal stroke sensor assembly to the right and left so that it is within the following range.
| Standard voltage (without the brake pedal depressed) |
|---|
| 0.8 to 1.2 V |
Tighten the 2 nuts.
Note
Do not depress the brake pedal after turning the power switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS off and turn the power switch off.
Disconnect the GTS from the DLC3.
Disconnect the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal.
CHECK BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY
| *1 | Brake Pedal Free Play |
Check the pedal free play by measuring the distance between the position in the precious step and the pedal released position.
| Standard pedal free play |
|---|
| 1.0 to 2.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.0787 in.) |
Tech Tips
Check the brake pedal free play at the same location as that used when checking the brake pedal height.
Check the switch clearance.
| Standard stop light switch clearance |
|---|
| 0.87 to 2.4 mm (0.0343 to 0.0944 in.) |
CHECK BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE
Release the parking brake. Start the engine.
Depress the pedal and check the pedal reserve distance.
| Pedal reserve distance from floor panel at 500 N (51 kgf, 112 lbf) |
|---|
| More than 115 mm (4.53 in.) |
If the distance is not as specified, troubleshoot the brake system.
Tech Tips
Check the brake pedal reserve distance at the same location as that used when checking the brake pedal height.