1.INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
Check the brake pedal height.
Perform checks and adjustments with the service hole carpet rolled back.
Measure the shortest distance between the brake pedal pad surface and front floor footrest as shown in the illustration.
| *1 | Brake Pedal Pad | - | - |
| *a | Brake Pedal Height | *b | Measuring Plane of Floor Panel |
|
Service Hole | - | - |
155.6 to 171.6 mm (6.13 to 6.75 in.)
If the brake pedal height is not as specified, inspect and adjust the push rod length according to the procedure below.
Adjust the push rod length.
| *1 | Lock Nut |
| *2 | Stop Light Switch Assembly |
| *3 | Floor Panel |
| *a | Brake Pedal Height |
Remove the stop light switch assembly.
Loosen the lock nut.
Adjust the brake pedal height by turning the push rod.
155.6 to 171.6 mm (6.13 to 6.75 in.)
Tighten the lock nut.
Install the stop light switch assembly.
Install the cowl side trim board LH.
2.INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY
Stop the engine and firmly depress the brake pedal several times until no vacuum is left in the brake booster assembly.
| *a | Brake Pedal Free Play |
Depress the brake pedal until a slight resistance is felt. Measure the distance as shown in the illustration.
1.0 to 6.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.236 in.)
If the brake pedal free play is not as specified, check the stop light switch clearance.
If the brake pedal free play is as specified, proceed to the Inspect Brake Pedal Reserve Distance procedure.
3.INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE
With the engine running, depress the brake pedal and measure the brake pedal reserve distance as shown in the illustration.
Perform checks with the service hole carpet rolled back.
| *1 | Brake Pedal Pad | - | - |
| *a | Brake Pedal Reserve Distance | *b | Measuring Plane of Floor Panel |
|
Service Hole | - | - |
129 mm (5.08 in.) or more
If the distance is not as specified, troubleshoot the brake system.