BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION

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Brake pedal Height Inspection

1.  Measure the distance from the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad to the floor panel and verify that it is as specified.

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•  If not within the specification, replace the brake pedal.

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 turn rod C with locknut D.

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

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6.  Connect the brake switch connector.

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

Brake Pedal Play Inspection

1.  Pump the pedal several times to release the vacuum in the power brake unit.

2.  Remove the snap pin, verify that the holes in the fork and in the pedal are aligned, and reinstall the pin.

3.  Gently depress the pedal by hand until resistance is felt (approx. 20 N {2.0 kgf, 4.5 lbf}) and measure the pedal play.

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Brake Pedal Play Adjustment

1.  Remove the snap pin and clevis pin.

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

3.  Install the clevis pin ant the snap pin.

4.  Tighten locknut D.

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5.  After adjustment, inspect the pedal height and the brake light operation.

Pedal-to-floor Clearance Inspection

1.  Start the engine and depress the brake pedal with a force of 589 N {60 kgf, 132 lbf}.

2.  Measure the distance from the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad to the floor covering and verify that it is as specified.

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•  If it is less than the specification, inspect the following:

―  Air in brake system

―  Malfunction of the automatic adjuster

―  Excessive shoe clearance