BRAKE > Brake Pedal
INSPECTION
1. Move the pad - brake pedal in a horizontal direction with a force of approx. 10 N (1 kgf, 2 lbf), and check that the pedal deflection is in the range of specifications.
CAUTION:
If excessive deflection is noted, replace with a new bushing.
Deflection of brake pedal:
Wear limit: 5.0 mm (0.197 in) or less

(a) | Brake pedal (except for MT model) | (b) | Brake pedal (MT model) |
2. Check the position of the pedal pad.
Pedal height L:
140 — 150 mm (5.51 — 5.91 in)
Brake pedal free play A:
0.5 — 2.7 mm (0.02 — 0.11 in) [When pulling the brake pedal upward with a force of less than 10 N (1 kgf, 2 lbf).]

(a) | Stop light switch | (c) | Toe board | (d) | Brake booster operating rod |
(b) | Mat |
3. If it is not within the specification, loosen the lock nuts of vacuum booster operating rod, and rotate the rod to adjust the pedal height L within the specification.
4. Tighten the lock nut.
Tightening torque:
Operating lock nut: 22 N·m (2.24 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Check the brake pedal height. When adjusting, also adjust the stop light switch.
Brake pedal
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