Pedal-To-Floor Clearance: Inspection

Start the engine, and check that the clearance from a dash panel to a center of pedal pad upper side is in the specification when the pedal is depressed with 589 N (132 lb, 60 kg).
Pedal-to-floor distance: 1.02 in (26 mm)
If the clearance is less than the specification, following points have to be tested.
1. Air insertion in the inside of brake system
2. Wear of pads
3. Excessive clearance of shoe
4. Failed auto adjust
5. Leakage of master cylinder
Fig 1: Measuring Pedal-To-Floor Distance
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.