Braking Sensor/Switch: Adjustments

2010 Acura TL FWD V6-3.5LSECTION Adjustments



Brake Pedal and Brake Pedal Position Switch Adjustment

Pedal Height

1. Remove the driver's dashboard undercover Driver's Dashboard Undercover 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. Remove the driver's side kick panel Service and Repair.

4. Remove the footrest Front Carpet Replacement.

5. Remove the steering joint cover Steering Column Removal/Installation.

6. Pull back the carpet, and find the cutout (A) in the insulation. Measure the pedal height (B) from the left side middle of the pedal pad (C) to the floor (D) without the insulation.














7. 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

8. 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). 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.





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

10. Check the brake pedal free play.

Pedal Free Play

1. With the ignition switch in LOCK (0), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode, inspect the 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.









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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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