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BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION

BME041143300W01

## Brake Pedal Height Inspection

1. Verify that the distance from the carpet to the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad is as specified.

Pedal height (reference value)

  210 mm {8.27 in}

## Brake Pedal Height Adjustment

1. Disconnect the brake switch connector.

2. Loosen locknut B and turn switch A until it does not contact the pedal.

3. Loosen locknut D and turn rod C to adjust the height.

4. Tighten the bolt with locknut B so that clearance between the bolt for the brake light switch A and pedal stopper is within the specification.

Specification

  0.1-1.0 mm {0.004-0.039 in}

Tightening torque

  13.7-17.6 N·m {140-179 kgf·cm, 122-155 in·lbf}

5. Connect the brake switch connector.

6. After adjustment, inspect the pedal play and the brake light operation.

## Brake Pedal Play Inspection

1. Depress the pedal a few times to eliminate the vacuum in the system.

2. Remove the spring pin, verify that the holes in the fork and in the pedal are aligned, and reinstall the pin. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3. Gently depress the pedal by hand until resistance is felt, and check the pedal play.

Pedal play

  7.8-12.0 mm {0.31-0.47 in}

## Brake Pedal Play Adjustment

1. Remove the spring pin and clevis pin. (See BRAKE PEDAL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Loosen locknut D and turn rod C to align the holes in the fork and in the pedal.

3. Install the clevis pin and the spring pin.

4. Tighten locknut D.

Tightening torque

  15.7-21.6 N·m {1.61-2.20 kgf·m, 11.6-15.9ft·lbf}

5. Check the pedal height and the brake light operation.

## Pedal-to-floor Clearance Inspection

1. Start the engine and verify that the distance from the floor panel to the pedal pad center is as specified when the pedal is depressed.

  • If the distance is less than specified, check for the air in brake system.

Specification

  113 mm {4.45 in} min.