Pedal-to-floor Clearance Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Start the engine and depress the brake pedal with a force of 588 N {60 kgf, 132 Ibf}
Verify that the distance from the floor panel to the pedal pad center is as specified when the pedal is depressed.
- If the distance is less than specified, check for air in brake system.
  Specification
  
  68 mm {2.7 in} min.
  
  Fig 1: Inspecting Pedal-To-Floor Clearance
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.