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Free Play

With engine off, check brake pedal free play by pushing pedal by hand. If pedal free play is out of specification, adjust brake switch. See Fig 2 . See PEDAL FREE PLAY  table. If pedal free play is insufficient, it may result in brake drag. Push in brake pedal position switch until its plunger is fully pressed Then, turn brake pedal position switch clockwise to lock it. Make sure brake lights go off when pedal is released.

PEDAL FREE PLAY

Model INCHES (mm)
Accord 0.06-.19 (1-5)
Civic 0.02-0.12 (0.4-3.0)
CR-V .04-0.2 (1-5)
Insight N/A
Odyssey & S2000 0.04-0.20 (1-5 mm)
Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Height Measuring Point Location (Typical)
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Fig 2: Measuring Brake Pedal Free Play (Typical)
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