Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Brake Pedal Assy: Adjustments




Brake Pedal and Brake Pedal Position Switch Adjustment

Pedal Height

1. Remove the driver's dashboard lower cover Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover Removal/Installation.

2. Turn the brake pedal position switch 45 ° counterclockwise, and pull it back until it is no longer touching the brake pedal.





3. Pull back the carpet, and find the cutout (B) in the insulator. Measure the pedal height (C) at the middle of the left side center of the pedal pad (D) to the floor.






4. Loosen the pushrod locknut (A), and screw the pushrod (B) in or out with pliers until the standard pedal height from the floor is reached. After adjustment, tighten the locknut firmly. Do not adjust the pedal height with the pushrod pressed.






Brake Pedal Position Switch Adjustment

5. Lift up on the brake pedal by hand. Push in the brake pedal position switch until its plunger is fully pressed (threaded end (A) touching the pad (B) on the pedal arm). Then, turn the switch 45 ° clockwise to lock it. The gap between the brake pedal position switch and the pad is automatically adjusted to 0.7 mm (0.028 in) by locking the switch. Make sure the brake lights go off when the pedal is released.





6. Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

7. Check the brake pedal free play.

Pedal Free Play

1. With the ignition switch to LOCK (0), inspect the brake pedal 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.