Brake Pedal Repair Procedures

Removal

1. 1
   Remove the lower driver airbag panel. (Refer to Body - "Driver Airbag Module")
2. 2
   Lower the steering column shaft by removing the bolts and nuts.
3. 3
   Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector (A).

   

4. 4
   Remove the brake pedal mounting nuts (B).

   Tightening torque: 16.7 ~ 26 N·m

   

5. 5
   Remove the lock pin (A) and the flat head pin (B).

   

6. 6
   Remove the nuts securing the brake pedal assembly, then remove the brake pedal assembly.

   Tightening torque: 16.7 ~ 26 N·m

   

Inspection

1. 1
   Inspect the bushing for wear.
2. 2
   Inspect the brake pedal for bending or twisting.
3. 3
   Inspect the brake pedal return spring for damage.
4. 4
   Inspect the stop lamp switch.

   1. Connect a circuit tester to the stop lamp switch connector and check for continuity when the stop lamp switch plunger is pressed and when it is released.
   2. The stop lamp switch is normal if there is no continuity when the plunger (A) is pressed.

      

Adjustment

Brake Pedal Height and Free Travel

1. 1
   Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector (A) and loosen the stop lamp switch lock nut.

   

2. 2
   Adjust the brake pedal height (A) as shown in the illustration below.

   Pedal height (A): 165 mm (6.50 in.) Full travel: 135 mm (5.31 in.)

   

3. 3
   Adjust the stop lamp switch clearance (B) and the brake pedal free travel. Stop lamp switch clearance (B): 1.5 ~ 2.0 mm (0.06 ~ 0.08 in.) Pedal free travel: 3.0 ~ 8.0 mm (0.12 ~ 0.31 in.)
4. 4
   Connect the stop lamp switch connector.

Installation

1. 1
   Installation is the reverse of removal.

   Before installing the pin, apply grease to the cotter pin. When installing, use a new clip.

2. 2
   Adjust the brake pedal height and free play.
3. 3
   Check the brake pedal operation.