BRAKE PEDAL CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT


BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT
1.Turn up the carpet, etc. under the brake pedal.

2.Measure the brake pedal height as illustrated.
Standard value (A):

    192 - 195 mm <L.H. drive vehicles>
    187 - 190 mm <R.H. drive vehicles>


3.If the brake pedal height is not within the standard value, follow the procedure below.
(1) Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector.
(2) Loosen the stop lamp switch by turning it approx. 1/4 turns anticlockwise.
(3) Remove the brake pedal and pedal support member (Refer to ).
(4) Adjust the brake pedal height by turning the clevis.
(5) Install the brake pedal and pedal support member (Refer to ).
(6) Push the stop lamp switch until its thread touches the stopper. Then secure the switch by turning it clockwise approximately 1/4 turns. During this work, pull the brake pedal towards you to hold.
(7)
caution Check that the stop lamp does not illuminate when the brake pedal is not depressed.
Connect the connector at the stop lamp switch.
4.Return the carpet, etc.

BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY <Except vehicles without ABS>
1.Turn the ignition switch ON, and fully accumulate the brake fluid in the HBB accumulator.
note If the brake fluid is not fully accumulated in the accumulator, the pump motor will start to run. When the accumulator is fully accumulated, the pump motor stops. When the brake fluid is accumulated in the accumulator, the pump motor does not run.

2.Operate the pedal by hand, and check that the pedal stroke (free play) meets the standard value at the point where resistance is felt.
Standard value (B): 3 mm or less
3.If the brake pedal play is not within the standard value, check the following, and adjust or replace if necessary:

  • Excessive play between the brake pedal and the clevis pin, or between the clevis pin and the brake booster operating rod

  • Brake pedal height

  • Installation position of the stop lamp switch, etc.

BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY <Vehicles without ABS>

1.Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position, depress the brake pedal two or three times. After eliminating the vacuum in the brake booster, press the pedal down by hand, and confirm that the amount of movement before resistance is met (free play) is within the standard value range.
Standard value (B): 3 - 8 mm
2.If the brake pedal play is not within the standard value, check the following, and adjust or replace if necessary:

  • Excessive play between the brake pedal and the clevis pin, or between the clevis pin and the brake booster operating rod

  • Brake pedal height

  • Installation position of the stop lamp switch, etc.

CLEARANCE BETWEEN BRAKE PEDAL AND FLOOR BOARD
1.Turn up the carpet etc. under the brake pedal.

2.Start the engine, depress the brake pedal with approximately 490 N of force, and measure the clearance between the brake pedal and the floorboard.
Standard value (C):

    85 mm or more <Short wheelbase, Long wheelbase-2 800, 3 000>
    80 mm or more <Long wheelbase-3 200, 3 800>
3.If the clearance is outside the standard value, check for air trapped in the brake line and thickness of the disc brake pad.
4.Return the carpet, etc.