Note: The procedure for checking the brake fluid level is given in the chapter "Maintenance and general check and adjustment procedures".
Adjusting the brake pedal height
- Remove the floor mat located under the brake pedal.
- Measure the height of the brake pedal above the floor as shown in the figure.
Nominal value "A" - 162.1- 172.1 mm
If the measured height "A" does not correspond to the nominal value, then to adjust it, perform the following operations:
- a) Disconnect the brake light switch connector.
- b) Loosen the brake light switch by 0.25 turns.
- c) Remove the pin and adjust the height of the brake pedal above the floor by turning the pusher so that it corresponds to the nominal value.
Note: When the stem is rotated 180°, the pedal height changes by approximately 2.4 mm.
- d) While holding the brake pedal with your hand at the highest possible height, turn the brake light switch until it touches the limiter.
- d) Turn the switch an additional 0.25 turns and make sure that the gap between the limiter and the switch corresponds to that shown in the figure.
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- e) Connect the connector to the brake light switch.
Note: Make sure that the brake lights do not come on when the brake pedal is released.
4. Check the automatic transmission selector locking mechanism and the key locking mechanism in the ignition switch.
5. Place the floor mat back in place.
Checking the free travel of the brake pedal
1. With the engine not running, press the brake pedal two or three times. After the vacuum in the brake booster has decreased, press the brake pedal by hand and check that the free travel of the pedal "B" (until noticeable resistance to movement) corresponds to the nominal value.
Nominal value "B" - 3 - 8 mm
2. If the free play does not correspond to the nominal value, then perform the following checks:
- a) Check that there is no excessive clearance in the connection between the brake pedal lever and the pushrod fork pin or the pin and the pushrod fork.
- b) Checking the height of the brake pedal.
- c) Checking the correct installation of the brake light switch, etc.
Checking the distance between the pressed brake pedal and the floor of the passenger compartment
1. Remove the floor mat located under the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine, press the brake pedal with a force of approximately 500 N and measure the distance "C" between the pressed brake pedal (at the top of the pedal pad) and the passenger compartment floor (driver's footrest).
Nominal value "C" - 90 mm or more
2. If the measured distance is less than the nominal value, perform the following checks:
- a) Checking for air in the brake hydraulic system.
- b) Checking the thickness of the brake pads of a disc brake or drum brake.
- c) Checking that the parking brake is not sticking.
3. Adjust or replace faulty parts if necessary.
4. Place the floor mat back in place.