Brake Pedal (W/ Vsc) Adjustment

Check the 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.)

Adjust the pedal height.

1. Disconnect the connector from the stop light switch.
   

2. Remove the switch.
   

3. Loosen the push rod clevis lock nut.
   

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

5. Tighten the lock nut.
   

   Torque:

   26 N*m{265 kgf*cm, 19 ft.*lbf}





6. 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.





7. 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.

8. Connect the connector to the switch.
   

9. Check the switch clearance.
   

   Stop light switch clearance:

   1.5 to 2.5 mm (0.0591 to 0.0984 in.)
   

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.)

Check the switch clearance.

Stop light switch clearance:

1.5 to 2.5 mm (0.0591 to 0.0984 in.)

Release the parking brake lever. Start the engine.

Depress the pedal and check the pedal reserve distance.

1. Depress the pedal with a force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf).
   

2. 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.)

   If the distance is not as specified, troubleshoot the brake system.