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Fig. 16: Checking Clearance Between Stop Light Switch And Stopper
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7. Check that the clearance between the stop light switch and the stopper is
as shown.
8. Connect the connector at the stop light switch.
4. Check the key interlock and shift lock mechanisms. (Refer to KEY
INTERLOCK AND SHIFT LOCK MECHANISM CHECK
).
5. Return the carpet, etc. to its original position.
BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY
CAUTION: Check that the stop light does not illuminate
when the brake pedal is not depressed.
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1. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position, depress the brake
pedal two or three times. After eliminating the vacuum in the brake booster,
press the pedal down by hand, and confirm that the amount of movement
before resistance is met (free play) is within the standard value range.
Standard value: 3 - 8 mm (0.12 - 0.31 inch)
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Fig. 17: Measuring Brake Pedal Free Play
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2. If the brake pedal play is not within the standard value, check the following,
and adjust or replace if necessary:
Excessive play between the brake pedal and the clevis pin, or between the
clevis pin and the brake booster operating rod Brake pedal height Installation position of the stop light switch, etc.
CLEARANCE BETWEEN BRAKE PEDAL AND DASH PANEL 1. Turn up the carpet, etc. under the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine, depress the brake pedal with approximately 500 N (112
pounds) of force, and measure the clearance between the brake pedal and the
dash panel.
Standard value: 110 mm (4.33 inches) or more [From the surface of dash
panel to the face of
pedal
pad]
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Fig. 18: Measuring Clearance Between Brake Pedal And Dash Panel
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3. If the clearance is outside the standard value, check for air trapped in the brake
line and thickness of the disc brake pad. And then adjust and replace defective
parts as required.
4. Return the carpet etc. to its original position. BRAKE BOOSTER OPERATING TEST 1. For simple checking of the brake booster operation, carry out the following
tests:
1. Run the engine for one or two minutes, and then stop it. If the pedal
depresses fully the first time but gradually becomes higher when
depressed succeeding times, the booster is operating properly. If the pedal
height remains unchanged, the booster is defective. Go to step 2.
Fig. 19: Checking Brake Booster Operation
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2. With the engine stopped, step on the brake pedal several times. Then step
on the brake pedal and start the engine. If the pedal moves downward
slightly, the booster is in good condition. If there is no change, the booster
is defective. Go to step 3.
Fig. 20: Stepping On Pedal & Starting Engine
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3. With the engine running, step on the brake pedal and then stop the engine.
Hold the pedal depressed for 30 seconds. If the pedal height does not
change, the booster is in good condition, if the pedal rises, the booster is
defective.
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Fig. 21: Stepping On Pedal & Stopping Engine
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2. If the above three tests are okay, the booster is OK. If one of the above three
tests is not okay, the check valve, vacuum hose, or booster is defective. Check
the check valve (Refer to CHECK VALVE OPERATION CHECK
),
vacuum hose for leaks, high volume engine vacuum applied to booster. Repair
or replace as necessary. If these are OK, replace booster and repeat this test
starting at Step 1.
CHECK VALVE OPERATION CHECK 1. Remove the vacuum hose. (Refer to MASTER CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
AND BRAKE BOOSTE
R).
CAUTION: The check valve should not be removed from the
vacuum hose.
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