Brake Pedal (W/ Vsc) -- Adjustment |
1. CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT |
Check the pedal height.
Text in Illustration *1 Stop Light Switch *2 Push Rod *3 Lock Nut *a Pedal Height - Pedal Height from Dash Panel:
Model Specified Condition for Manual Transmission 152.9 to 162.9 mm (6.020 to 6.413 in.) for Automatic Transmission 154.1 to 164.1 mm (6.067 to 6.461 in.)
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Adjust the pedal height.
Disconnect the connector from the stop light switch.
Remove the switch.
Loosen the push rod clevis lock nut.
Adjust the pedal height by turning the push rod.
Tighten the lock nut.
- Torque:
- 26 N*m{265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf}
Insert the switch into the adjuster until it slightly touches the pedal.
Text in Illustration *1 Brake Pedal *2 Adjuster *3 Stop Light Switch - NOTICE:
- Do not depress the pedal.
Turn the switch a quarter turn clockwise.
Text in Illustration *1 Shaft *2 Stop Light Switch - Torque:
- 1.5 N*m{15 kgf*cm, 13 in.*lbf}or less
- NOTICE:
- Do not depress the pedal.
Connect the connector to the switch.
Check the switch clearance.
- Stop light switch clearance:
- 1.5 to 2.5 mm (0.0591 to 0.0984 in.)
2. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY |
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*a | Pedal Free Play |
Stop the engine. Depress the pedal several times until there is no vacuum in the booster. Then release the pedal.
Depress the pedal until resistance is felt.
Check the pedal free play by measuring the distance between the position in the previous step and the released position of the pedal.
- Pedal free play:
- 1.0 to 6.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.236 in.)
If the free play is as specified, proceed to the "Check Brake Pedal Reserve Distance" procedure.
Check the switch clearance.
- Stop light switch clearance:
- 1.5 to 2.5 mm (0.0591 to 0.0984 in.)
If the clearance is as specified, troubleshoot the brake system and proceed to the "Check Brake Pedal Reserve Distance" procedure.
3. CHECK BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE |
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*1 | Dash Panel |
*a | Pedal Reserve Distance |
Release the parking brake lever. Start the engine.
Depress the pedal and check the pedal reserve distance.
Depress the pedal with a force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf).
Measure the distance between the pedal and dash panel shown in the illustration.
- Pedal reserve distance:
Vehicle Type Specified condition except i-ART 76.0 mm (2.992 in.) for i-ART 79.0 mm (3.110 in.)