Tacoma Extra Cab 4WD L4-2693cc 2.7L DOHC MFI (1997)
Brake Pedal Assy: Adjustments
BRAKE PEDAL INSPECTION
Check Pedal Height
1. Check pedal height.
Pedal height from asphalt sheet: 159.1 - 169.1 mm (6.262 - 6.657 inch)
2. 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.
(c) Loosen the push rod lock nut.
(d) Adjust the pedal height by turning the pedal push rod.
(e) Tighten the push rod lock nut.
Torque: 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)
(f) Install the stop light switch and turn it until it lightly contacts the pedal stopper.
(g) Turn the stop light switch back one turn.
Check Clearance (A) Between Stop Light Switch And Pedal
(h) Check the clearance (A) between the stop light switch and pedal.
Clearance: 0.5 - 2.4 mm (0.020 - 0.094 inch)
(i) Tighten the stop light switch lock nut.
(j) Connect the connector to the stop light switch.
(k) Check that the stop lights come on when the brake pedal is depressed, and go off when the brake pedal is released.
(l) After adjusting the pedal height, check the pedal freeplay.
NOTE: If clearance (A) between the stop light switch and the pedal stopper has been adjusted correctly, the pedal freeplay will meet the
specifications.
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.
