Honda Civic Quiz
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Brake Pedal Free Play Check

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  1. Brake Pedal Free Play - Check

1.

Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2.

Inspect the free play (A) at the brake pedal pad (B) by pushing the brake pedal by hand. If the brake pedal free play is out of specification, adjust the brake pedal position switch (C). If the brake pedal free play is insufficient, it may result in brake drag.

Free play: 1-5 mm (0.04-0.20 in)

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