CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM — Brake Fluid / Brake Pedal

P-9prose procedure

BRAKE FLUID

Depress the brake pedal several times, and inspect for leakage of the brake line system.

Verify that the fluid level in the reservoir is between the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir. Add fluid if it is below MAX.

1
Follow the procedure outlined in Air Bleeding. (Refer to page P-7.)
2
Continue bleeding and replacing the brake fluid until only clean fluid is expelled.
3
Fill the reservoir to the MAX level.

Verify that the distance from the center on the pedal pad to the floor mat is as specified.

Specification	Value
Brake pedal height	193—196mm {7.598—7.717 in}

Brake pedal height

193—196mm {7.598—7.717 in}

1
Disconnect the brake switch connector.
2
Loosen locknut (B) and turn switch (A) until it does not contact the pedal.
3
Loosen locknut (D) and turn rod (C) to adjust the height of the brake pedal.
4
Tighten the brake switch until it contacts the pedal; then turn it an additional 1/2 turn. Tighten locknut (B) and (D).
Tightening torque: 13.8—17.6 N·m {140—180 kgf·m, 122—156 in·lbf}
5
Connect the brake switch connector.
6
Verify operation of the brake lights.

Specification	Value
Tightening torque (brake switch locknut)	≈135 - 173N·m

Tightening torque (brake switch locknut)

135 - 173N·m