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Pedal Height & Stoplight Switch

NOTE: Pedal height and stoplight switch information is not available for Navajo.
  1. Released pedal height is measured from carpet surface on vertical portion of firewall to pedal pad center. Disconnect stoplight switch electrical connector. Loosen lock nut on stoplight switch. Move switch away from pedal. Loosen push rod lock nut. Turn rod until correct pedal height is obtained. See BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS  .
  2. Adjust pedal free play. See PEDAL FREE PLAY  under ADJUSTMENTS. Tighten push rod lock nut. Rotate stoplight switch until it contacts pedal and then rotate an additional 1/2 turn. Tighten stoplight switch lock nut. Reconnect stoplight switch electrical connector.
  3. Applied pedal height is measured from angled portion of firewall (without carpet) to pedal pad center. Start engine. On B2200, B2600i and MPV, depress brake pedal with 33 lbs. (15 kg) pressure. On all other models, depress brake pedal with 132 lbs. (60 kg) pressure.
  4. On all models, measure applied pedal height. If distance is not as specified, check brake adjustment or system for air. See BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE.
BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Pedal Released
B2200 & B2600i 7.1-7.3 (180-185)
Miata, MX-6, 626 & 929 6.7-7.1 (171-181)
MPV 7.5-7.9 (191-201)
Protege & 323 7.6-7.7 (193-196)
RX7 7.2-7.4 (184-189)
Pedal Applied (1)
B2200 & B2600i 4.1 (105)
Miata, MX-6, 626 & 929 3.7 (95)
MPV 5.2 (133)
Protege & 323 2.8 (70)
RX7 3.9 (100)
(1) Minimum height.