Brake Pedal (For Hatchback) Adjustment

Inspect the brake pedal height.

Pedal height from floor:

136 to 146 mm (5.36 to 5.74 in.)

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





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

   Text in Illustration

   *1	Adjuster
   *2	Stop Light Switch Assembly
   *3	Brake Pedal

   NOTICE:

   Do not depress the brake pedal.





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

   Text in Illustration

   *1	Stop Light Switch Assembly
   *a	Stop Light Switch Clearance

   NOTICE:

   Do not depress the brake pedal.

   HINT:

   The turning torque for installing the stop light switch:

   Torque:

   1.5 N*m{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.)
   

9. Connect the connector to the stop light switch.
   

Inspect the brake pedal free play.

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.
   

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):

   for Rear Brake Drum	More than 90 mm (3.54 in.)
   for Rear Brake Disc	More than 93 mm (3.66 in.)

   HINT:

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

   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   Text in Illustration

   *1	Brake Pedal	-	-
   *a	Reserve Distance	-	-
   	Measuring Plane	-	-

   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.