Brake Pedal Assy: Testing and Inspection

BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT INSPECTION
1. Verify the distance from the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad to the carpet is as specified.

Pedal height (reference value): 185 mm (7.28 inch)

BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Disconnect the brake switch connector.





2. Loosen locknut B and turn switch A until it does not contact the pedal.
3. Loosen locknut D and turn rod C to adjust the height.
4. Tighten the bolt with locknut B so that clearance between the bolt for brake light switch A and pedal stopper is within the specification.

Specification:
0.1-1.0 mm (0.004-0.039 inch)
Tightening torque:
14-17 Nm (140-180 kgf-cm, 122-156 inch lbs.)

5. Connect the brake switch connector.
6. After adjustment, inspect the pedal play and the brake light operation.

BRAKE PEDAL PLAY INSPECTION
1. Depress the pedal a few times to eliminate the vacuum in the system.
2. Remove the spring pin, verify that the holes in the fork and in the pedal are aligned, and reinstall the pin.





3. Gently depress the pedal by hand until resistance is felt, and check the pedal play.

Pedal play: 4-12 mm (0.16-0.47 inch)

BRAKE PEDAL PLAY ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the spring pin and clevis pin.





2. Loosen locknut D and turn rod C to align the holes in the fork and in the pedal.
3. Install the clevis pin and the spring pin.
4. Tighten locknut D.
5. Check the pedal height and the brake light operation.

PEDAL-TO-FLOOR CLEARANCE INSPECTION





1. Start the engine and verify that the distance from the floor panel to the pedal pad center is as specified when the pedal is depressed. If the distance is less than specified, check for the air in brake system.