Brake Pedal Assy: Adjustments

Check brake pedal free height from floor panel.
- H: Free height:
- Automatic Transmission: 157 - 167 mm (6.18 - 6.57 inch)
- Manual Transmission: 148 - 158 mm (5.83 - 6.22 inch)
- D: Depressed height (under force of 490 N (110 lbs.) with engine running):
- Automatic Transmission: 85 mm (3.35 inch)
- Manual Transmission: 75 mm (2.95 inch)
- C1, C2: Clearance between pedal stopper and threaded end of stop lamp switch and Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) Switch: 0.3 - 1.0 mm (0.012 - 0.039 inch)
- A: Pedal free play at pedal pad: 1.0 - 3.0 mm (0.039 - 0.118 inch)

If necessary, adjust brake pedal free height.

Fig. 8 Adjusting Input Rod:

1. Loosen lock nut and adjust pedal free height by turning brake booster input rod. Then tighten lock nut.

NOTE: Make sure that the tip of input rod stays inside.

2. Loosen lock nut and adjust clearance "C1" and "C2" with stop lamp switch and ASCD brake switch (or A/T shift lock switch) respectively. Then tighten lock nuts.
3. Check pedal free play.

NOTE: Make sure that stop lamps go off when pedal is released.

4. Check brake pedal's depressed height while engine is running. If lower than specification, check for leaks, air in system, or damage to components (master cylinder, wheel cylinder, etc.). Then make necessary repairs.