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.
Service Brake
- Check the brake pedal free play by pulling up the pedal with a force of less than 10 N (1 kgf, 2 lb).
Brake pedal free play (Pulling up direction of pedal)
0.5 - 2.0 mm (0.02 - 0.08 in)
- If the free play is out of specifications above, adjust the brake pedal as follows. < Refer to INSPECTION , Brake Pedal. >
- Check the pedal stroke.
While the engine is idling, depress the brake pedal with a 500 N (51 kgf, 112 lb) load and measure the distance between the brake pedal and steering wheel. With the brake pedal released, measure the distance between pedal and steering wheel again. The difference between the two measured values must be the specified value or less. If the measured value is specification or more, there is possibility of entering air in hydraulic unit.
Brake pedal stroke A:
115 mm (4.5 in)/500 N (51 kgf, 112 lb) or less
- Check to see if air is in the hydraulic brake line by the feel of pedal operation. If air appears to exist in the line, bleed it from the system.
- Check for even operation of all brakes, using a brake tester or by driving the vehicle for a short distance on a straight road.
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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.
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