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BRAKE SYSTEM

P-8prose procedure

Pedal play

Pedal play check

  1. 1
    Depress the pedal a few times to eliminate the vacuum in the system.
    Brake pedal viewed from the side, hand lightly depressing the pedal to check the free play. Dashed outline shows the depressed position.
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  2. 2
    Lightly depress the pedal by hand until resistance is felt, and check the free play.
Free play
4—7mm (0.16—0.28 in)

Adjustment

  1. 1
    Loosen locknuts (D) and turn rod (C) to adjust the free play.
    Brake pedal linkage at the master cylinder showing the operating rod with callouts C (rod) and D (locknuts) used for free-play adjustment.
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  2. 2
    Tighten locknuts (D).

Pedal-to-floor clearance

Check that the distance from the floor panel to the center of the upper surface of the pedal pad is as specified when the pedal is depressed with a force of 589 N (60 kg, 132 lb).
Pedal-to-floor clearanceWithout carpet
95mm (3.74 in)
If the distance is less than specified, inspect for air in the brake system.

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