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Brake System

Brake Pedal Repair Procedures

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47steps
~282min
5/5difficulty
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Removal [LH]

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the lower instrument panel cover. (Refer to Body - "Lower Instrument Panel Cover")
  3. Remove the shower duct (A).
  4. Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector (A).
  5. Remove the brake pedal mounting bolt (A).
  6. Remove the lock pin (A) and the flat head pin (B).
  7. Loosen the brake pedal assembly mounting nuts, then remove the brake pedal assembly.

Removal [RHD]

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
  2. Remove the lower instrument panel cover. (Refer to Body - "Lower Instrument Panel Cover")
  3. Remove the junction box.
  4. Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector (A).
  5. Remove the brake pedal mounting bolt (A).
  6. Remove the lock pin (A) and the flat head pin (B).
  7. Loosen the brake pedal assembly mounting nuts, then remove the brake pedal assembly.

Inspection

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

Installation [LH Steering]

  1. Temporarily tighten the bracket mounting bolt (A) on the dash panel.
  2. Securely install the brake booster and the brake pedal mounting nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 16.7 ~ 26 N·m

  3. Securely tighten the bolt (A) on the dash panel.

    Tightening torque: 16.7 ~ 26 N·m

  4. Install the stopper pin (A) and the flat head pin (B).
  5. Securely install the stop lamp switch.
  6. Connect the connector of the brake light switch (A).
  7. Adjust the brake pedal height and free play.
  8. After installing the brake pedal, check the brake pedal operation.
  9. Install the shower channel (A).
  10. Install the lower crash pad panel. (Refer to Body - "Lower Crash Pad Panel").
  11. Connect the negative battery cable.

Installation [RH Steering]

  1. Temporarily tighten the bracket mounting bolt (A) on the dash panel.
  2. Securely install the brake booster and the brake pedal mounting nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 16.7 ~ 26 N·m

  3. Securely tighten the bolt (A) on the dash panel.

    Tightening torque: 16.7 ~ 26 N·m

  4. Install the stopper pin (A) and the flat head pin (B).
  5. Securely install the stop lamp switch.
  6. Connect the connector of the brake light switch (A).
  7. Adjust the brake pedal height and free play.
  8. After installing the brake pedal, check the brake pedal operation.
  9. Install the junction box. (Refer to Body Electrical System - Relay Box)
  10. Install the lower crash pad panel. (Refer to Body - "Lower Crash Pad Panel").
  11. Connect the negative battery cable.

Adjustment

Brake Light Switch Clearance Adjustment

If the clearance between the stop lamp switch and the bracket is not 1.0 - 2.0 mm (0.04 - 0.08 in.), adjust as described below.
  1. Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector (A).
  2. Pull the lock plate (A) as shown by the arrow.
  3. Turn the stop lamp switch 45° counterclockwise and remove it.
  4. Hold the brake pedal arm and fully insert the brake light switch so that the contact part is hidden.
  5. After inserting, turn the lock switch (A) 45° clockwise, then assemble the retainer plate (B) by pressing it.
  6. Check the clearance between the stop lamp switch and the bracket.

    Stop lamp switch clearance: 1.0-2.0 mm (0.04-0.08 in.)

  7. Connect the stop lamp switch connector.

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