BRAKE -> Brake Pedal for Your Toyota Avensis 4 Door First Generation (1997-2003)

BR–1  
BRAKE  
BRAKE PEDAL  
BRAKE PEDAL  
BR0KI–06  
Stop Light Switch  
ON–VEHICLE INSPECTION  
1.  
CHECK PEDAL HEIGHT  
Pedal height from asphalt sheet:  
(LHD)  
147.0 – 157.0 mm (5.787 – 6.181 in.)  
(RHD)  
149.5 – 159.5 mm (5.886 – 6.280 in.)  
If the pedal height is incorrect, adjust it.  
2.  
RHD:  
IF NECESSARY, ADJUST PEDAL HEIGHT  
(a) Disconnect the connector from the stop light switch.  
(b) Loosen the stop light switch lock nut and remove the stop  
light switch.  
Push Rod  
(c) Loosen the push rod lock nut.  
Pedal Height  
(d) Adjust the pedal height by turning the pedal push rod.  
(e) Tighten the push rod lock nut.  
Torque: 15 N·m (155 kgf·cm, 11 ft·lbf)  
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(f)  
Install the stop light switch.  
(g) Push the brake pedal in 5 – 15 mm (0.20 – 0.59 in.), turn  
the stop light switch and lock the nut in the position where  
the stop light goes off.  
(h) Connect the connector to the stop light switch.  
(i)  
(j)  
After installation, push the brake pedal in 5 – 15 mm (0.20  
– 0.59 in.), check that stop light lights up.  
After adjusting the pedal height, check the pedal freeplay.  
3.  
CHECK PEDAL FREEPLAY  
(a) Stop the engine and depress the brake pedal several  
times until there is no more vacuum left in the booster.  
(b) Push in the pedal by hand until the resistance begins to  
be felt, then measure the distance.  
Pedal Freeplay  
Pedal freeplay: 1 – 6 mm (0.04 – 0.24 in.)  
HINT:  
The freeplay to the 1st resistance is due to the play between the  
clevis and pin. This is magnified up to 1 – 3 mm (0.04 – 0.12 in.)  
at the pedal.  
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If incorrect, check the stop light switch clearance.  
If the clearance is OK, then troubleshoot the brake  
system.  
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AVENSIS/CORONA SUP (RM781E)  
BR–2  
BRAKE  
BRAKE PEDAL  
4.  
CHECK PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE  
Pedal Reserve Distance  
Release the parking brake. With the engine running, depress  
the pedal and measure the pedal reserve distance, as shown.  
Pedal reserve distance from asphalt sheet at 490 N  
(50 kgf, 110.2 lbf):  
LHD Gasoline engine (w/o ABS)  
More than 70 mm (2.76 in.)  
LHD others  
More than 55 mm (2.17 in.)  
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RHD Gasoline engine (w/o ABS)  
More than 90 mm (3.54 in.)  
RHD others  
More than 75 mm (2.95 in.)  
If the reserve distance is incorrect, troubleshoot the brake sys-  
tem.  
AVENSIS/CORONA SUP (RM781E)  

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