Toyota 4Runner: Adjustment

(a) Check the brake pedal height.

Pedal height from Floor panel:

158.8 to 168.8 mm (6.25 to 6.46 in.)

NOTICE:

Do not adjust the pedal height. Doing so by changing the push rod length will structurally change the pedal ratio.

If the pedal height is incorrect, adjust the rod operating adapter length.

(b) Adjust the rod operating adapter length.

(1) Remove the clip and clevis pin.

(2) Loosen the clevis lock nut.

(3) Adjust the rod operating adapter length by turning the pedal push rod clevis.

Rod operating adapter length "A":

236.3 to 237.3 mm (9.30 to 9.34 in.)

(4) Tighten the clevis lock nut.

Torque:

26 N·m {260 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf}

(5) Install the clip and clevis pin.

If the pedal height is incorrect even if the rod operating adapter is adjusted, check that there is no damage to the brake pedal, brake pedal lever, brake pedal bracket or floor panel.

(c) Insert the stop light switch assembly until the body hits the cushion.

NOTICE:

When inserting the stop light switch assembly, support the pedal from behind so that the pedal is not pushed in.

(a) Push in the pedal until the resistance is felt. Measure the distance.

Pedal free play:

1 to 6 mm (0.0394 to 0.236 in.)

HINT:

Check the brake pedal free play at the same location as that used when checking the brake pedal height.

(a) Release the parking brake pedal.

With the engine running, depress the pedal and measure the pedal reserve distance.

Pedal reserve distance from floor panel at 490 N (50 kgf, 110.2 lbf):

More than 92 mm (3.62 in.)

If incorrect, troubleshoot the brake system.

HINT:

Insert a ruler into the slit to measure the pedal reserve distance.