Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Honda Insight BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Brake Pedal Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the driver's dashboard undercover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Disconnect the brake pedal position switch connector (A).
- Disconnect the idle stop switch connector (B).
- Remove the lock pin (C) and clevis pin (D).
- Remove the brake pedal bracket mounting bolt (E) and the nuts (F).
- Remove the brake pedal with bracket (G).
- Remove the brake pedal position switch (H) by turning it counter clockwise and the idle stop switch (I) from brake pedal.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Adjust the brake pedal and brake pedal position switch/idle stop switch adjustment (see BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE PEDAL POSITION SWITCH/IDLE STOP SWITCH ADJUSTMENT ).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.