Brake Pedal Height

1999 Toyota Camry XLE, 2.2 GSECTION Brake Pedal Height
  1. Remove instrument panel lower finish panel and air duct (if necessary). Brake pedal height is measured from surface of brake pedal pad to asphalt sheet under carpet. See Fig 1.
  2. Brake pedal height should be 5.98-6.38" (152-162 mm). To adjust brake pedal height, disconnect stoplight switch connector. Loosen stoplight switch lock nut and remove switch. Loosen lock nut on brake pedal push rod. Adjust pedal height by turning push rod.
  3. After adjusting brake pedal height, tighten push rod lock nut to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ . Install and adjust stoplight switch. See STOPLIGHT SWITCHΒ . Check and adjust brake pedal free play. See BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAYΒ .
Fig 1: Measuring Brake Pedal Height
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