BRAKE PEDAL > ADJUSTMENT

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1. Inspect the brake pedal height.
   

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   *1	Push Rod Lock Nut
   *2	Stop Light Switch Assembly
   *3	Pedal Height
   *4	Dash Panel

   Standard Pedal Height from Dash Panel:

   Transaxle Type	LHD	RHD
   Manual Transaxle	135.2 to 145.2 mm (5.32 to 5.72 in.)	131.7 to 141.7 mm (5.19 to 5.58 in.)
   CVT	135.2 to 145.2 mm (5.32 to 5.72 in.)	132.7 to 142.7 mm (5.22 to 5.62 in.)

2. Adjust the brake pedal height.
   
   

   1. Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
      

   2. Remove the stop light switch assembly.
      

   3. Loosen the push rod lock nut.
      

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

   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.
      

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      *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 assembly.
      

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      *1	Stop Light Switch Assembly

   8. Check the stop light switch clearance.
      

      Stop light switch clearance:

      0.5 to 2.6 mm (0.0197 to 0.102 in.)
      

   9. Connect the stop light switch connector.
      

1. Push in the pedal until the beginning of the resistance is felt. Measure the pedal free play.
   

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   *1	Pedal Free Play

   Standard Pedal Free Play:

   1 to 6 mm (0.0394 to 0.236 in.)
   

HINT:

Measure the distance at the same point used for the brake pedal height inspection.

1. Release the parking brake lever.
   With the engine running, depress the pedal and measure the pedal reserve distance.
   

   Standard Pedal Reserve Distance from Dash Panel at 300 N (31 kgf, 67.4 lbf):

   Rear Brake Type	Pedal Reserve Distance
   Disc	More than 83 mm (3.27 in.)
   Drum	More than 88 mm (3.46 in.)

   If the distance is not as specified, troubleshoot the brake system (Click here).