Inspection and Adjustment: Adjustment

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Loosen the stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch by turning 45° counterclockwise.
Loosen lock nut (A) on the input rod, then turn input rod to adjust the brake pedal to specified height. When finished adjusting, tighten lock nut (A) to specification.
Lock nut (A): 18.7 N.m (1.9 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)

CAUTION: Make sure that the screw portion of the end of input rod is located inside the clevis.
With the brake pedal pulled up and held by hand, press the stop lamp switch and the ASCD cancel switch in until threaded ends contact the brake pedal bracket.
With the threaded ends of the stop lamp switch and ASCD switch contacting the pedal bracket, turn the switches 45° clockwise to lock in place. Check that the stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch threaded end to brake pedal bracket gap (C) is within specifications.

Fig 1: Checking Pedal Play
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

CAUTION: Make sure that the gap (C) between the brake pedal bracket and stop lamp switch and ASCD cancel switch threaded ends are within specification.
Check the brake pedal for smooth operation.
CAUTION: Make sure that the stop lamp goes off when the brake pedal is released.
Start the engine and check the height of the brake pedal when depressing it.