Free Play

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With engine off, check brake pedal free play by pushing pedal by hand. On S2000, free play should be 1/10" (0.3 mm). On all other models, free play should be 1/16-13/64" (1-5 mm). If pedal free play is out of specification, adjust brake switch. See Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Height Measuring Point Location

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Fig 2: Measuring Brake Pedal Free Play

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