Pedal-to-floor Clearance Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-5. 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} .
Measure the distance from the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad to the floor covering and verify that it is as specified.

Fig 1: Measuring Distance From Pedal Pad Upper Surface Center To Floor Covering
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- If it is less than the specification, inspect for air in the brake line.

Brake pedal-to-floor clearance (Brake pedal when depressed at 147 N {15.0 kgf, 33.0 lbf})

95 mm {3.7 in} or more