Inspection and Adjustment
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Inspect the brake pedal free height "H" from dash reinforcement panel using Tool. Adjust if necessary.
Tool: - (J-46532)
- Input rod (A)
- Floor carpet (B)
- Dash insulator (C)
- Floor panel (D)
- Dash reinforcement panel (E)
- Dash insulator (F)
- Floor carpet (G)
- Gap (I1, I2)
- Stop lamp switch and ASCD switch (J)
BRAKE PEDAL SPECIFICATION
| Free height "H" | Refer to "BRAKE PEDAL . | |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance between pedal stopper and threaded end of stop lamp switch and ASCD switch "I1, I2" | 0.74 -1.96 mm (0.029 - 0.077 in) | |
| Pedal height (with engine running, brake pedal force 490 N {50 kg-f, 110 lb-f}) "H" | M/T vehicle | : More than 84 mm (3.31 in) |
| A/T vehicle | : More than 90.3 mm (3.55 in) | |
| Pedal play | 3 - 11 mm (0.12 - 0.43 in) | |
- Loosen the stop lamp switch and ASCD switch by turning 45° counterclockwise.
- Loosen lock nut on the input rod, then turn input rod to adjust the pedal to specified height. When finished adjusting, tighten lock nut.CAUTION: Make sure that the screw portion of the end of input rod is located inside the clevis.
Lock nut: 18.5 N.m (1.9 kg-m, 14 ft-lb)
- With the pedal pulled up and held by hand, press the stop lamp switch and the ASCD switch in until ends contact rubber stops.
- With the ends of the stop lamp switch and ASCD switch contacting the rubber stops, turn the switches 45° clockwise to lock in place.CAUTION: Make sure that the gap (I1, I2) between the rubber stops and switch ends are within specification.
- Check the pedal play.CAUTION: Make sure that the stop lamp goes off when the pedal is released.
- Start the engine and check the height of the brake pedal when depressing it.