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Brake Pedal Assy: Testing and Inspection

BRAKE PEDAL





COMPONENTS

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 lock nut.
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: 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 lb.) force: 75 mm (2.95 inch) or more
when pedal is fully depressed without brake fluid: 35 mm (1.378 inch) or more