Pedal-to-Floor Clearance Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 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 147 N {15.0 kgf, 33.0 lbf}
Verify that the distance from the floor covering 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.
  Brake pedal-to-floor clearance (Brake pedal when depressed at 147 N {15.0 kgf, 33.0 lbf}) 95.4 mm {3.76 in}
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal-To-Floor Clearance
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.