Brake Pedal Assy: Adjustments

BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE PEDAL (for Hatchback): ADJUSTMENT

1. INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL





(a) Inspect the brake pedal height.

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Pedal height from floor:

136 to 146 mm (5.36 to 5.74 in.)

If the pedal height is incorrect, adjust it.

(b) Adjust the brake pedal height.

(1) Disconnect the connector from the stop light switch.

(2) Turn the stop light switch counterclockwise and remove the stop light switch.

(3) Loosen the push rod lock nut.

(4) Adjust the pedal height by turning the pedal push rod.

Pedal height from floor:

136 to 146 mm (5.36 to 5.74 in.)

(5) Tighten the push rod lock nut.

Torque : 26 Nm (265 kgf-cm, 19 ft-lbf)

(6) Insert the stop light switch into the adjuster until it just touches the brake pedal.





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NOTICE:
Do not depress the brake pedal.

(7) Make a quarter turn clockwise to install the stop light switch.





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NOTICE:
Do not depress the brake pedal.

HINT
The turning torque for installing the stop light switch:

Torque : 1.5 Nm (15 kgf-cm, 13 in-lbf) or less

(8) Check the stop light switch clearance.

Stop light switch clearance:

0.5 to 2.6 mm (0.020 to 0.102 in.)

Connect the connector to the stop light switch.

2. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY

(a) Inspect the brake pedal free play.





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(1) Stop the engine and depress the brake pedal several times until there is no vacuum left in the booster.

(2) Push in the pedal until a slight resistance is felt. Measure the distance as shown.

Pedal free play:

1.0 to 6.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.236 in.)

If incorrect, troubleshoot the brake system.

3. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE

(a) Inspect the brake pedal reserve distance.

(1) Release the parking brake lever. With the engine running, depress the pedal and measure the pedal reserve distance as shown.

Pedal reserve distance from floor at 300 N (31 kgf, 67.4 lbf):





HINT
Measure the pedal height between the floor base surface and the pedal as shown in the illustration.





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HINT
Sound and resistance from the brake booster when the brake pedal is depressed without a vacuum does not indicate a problem.

If incorrect, troubleshoot the brake system.