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Brake Pedal Assy: Testing and Inspection

SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT





1. Turn the stop lamp switch until the clearance between the stop lamp switch outer case and pedal arm reaches the standard value, and secure the stop lamp switch with the locknut. Clearance between pedal and stop lamp switch "A" 0.5 - 1.0 mm (0.02 - 0.039 inch)





2. Free play of brake pedal. Free play of brake pedal "B" 3 - 8 mm (0.12 - 0.32 inch)





3. Start the engine, apply the brake pedal with approximately 500 N (50 kg, 110 lbs.) of force, and measure the clearance between the brake pedal and the floor board.
Pedal to floor board clearance "C" when pedal is depressed 50 kg (110 lbs.) force
75 mm (2.95 inch) or more
When pedal is fully depressed without brake fluid
35 mm (1.378 inch) or more