Last Modified: 01-30-2024 6.11:8.1.0 Doc ID: RM1000000021J4C
Model Year Start: 2022 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [12/2021 -           ]
Title: BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE PEDAL (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster): ADJUSTMENT; 2022 - 2024 MY RAV4 RAV4 HV [12/2021 -        ]

ADJUSTMENT

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT

(a) Remove the front door scuff plate LH.

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(b) Remove the cowl side trim board LH.

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(c) Remove the accelerator pedal pad.

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(d) Remove the accelerator pedal assembly.

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(e) Check the brake pedal height.

HINT:

Inspect and adjust the brake pedal height with the floor carpet and front floor mat folded back.

(1) Measure the shortest distance between the brake pedal pad surface and floor panel as shown in the illustration.

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Brake Pedal Pad

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Brake Pedal Height

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Measuring Plane of Floor Panel

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Ruler

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41 mm (1.61 in.)

Brake Pedal Height from Floor Panel:

155.6 to 171.6 mm (6.13 to 6.76 in.)

HINT:

If the brake pedal height is not as specified, inspect and adjust the push rod length according to the procedure below.

(f) Adjust the push rod length.

(1) Remove the stop light switch assembly.

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Stop Light Switch Assembly

*2

Lock Nut

*a

Measuring Plane of Floor Panel

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Brake Pedal Height

(2) Loosen the lock nut.

(3) Adjust the brake pedal height by turning the push rod.

Brake Pedal Height from Floor Panel:

155.6 to 171.6 mm (6.13 to 6.76 in.)

(4) Tighten the lock nut.

Torque:

25.5 N·m {260 kgf·cm, 19 ft·lbf}

(5) Install the stop light switch assembly.

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(g) Install the accelerator pedal assembly.

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(h) Install the accelerator pedal pad.

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(i) Install the cowl side trim board LH.

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(j) Install the front door scuff plate LH.

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2. INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE PEDAL STROKE SENSOR ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Do not depress the brake pedal after turning the ignition switch to ON.

(a) Inspect the brake pedal stroke sensor assembly.

(1) Read the stroke sensor value without the brake pedal depressed.

Chassis > Brake Booster > Data List

Tester Display

Stroke Sensor

Standard Voltage (without the brake pedal depressed):

0.8 to 1.2 V

HINT:

If the stroke sensor value is not within the standard voltage, adjust the brake pedal stroke sensor assembly.

(b) Adjust the brake pedal stroke sensor assembly.

(1) Loosen the 2 nuts.

(2) Read the stroke sensor value in the Data List, and turn the brake pedal stroke sensor assembly slowly to the right or left to adjust the output voltage so that it is within the following range.

Standard Voltage (without the brake pedal depressed):

0.8 to 1.2 V

(3) Tighten the 2 nuts.

Torque:

8.5 N·m {87 kgf·cm, 75 in·lbf}

(c) Perform calibration.

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3. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY

(a) Depress the brake pedal until a slight resistance is felt. Measure the distance as shown in the illustration.

Brake Pedal Free Play:

1.0 to 6.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.236 in.)

HINT:

  • If the brake pedal free play is not as specified, check the stop light switch clearance.

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  • If the brake pedal free play is as specified, proceed to the Inspect Brake Pedal Reserve Distance procedure.

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Brake Pedal Free Play

4. INSPECT BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE

(a) With the ignition switch ON (READY), depress the brake pedal and measure the brake pedal reserve distance.

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Brake Pedal Pad

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Brake Pedal Reserve Distance

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Measuring Plane of Floor Panel

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Ruler

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Brake Pedal Reserve Distance from Floor Panel at 300 N (31 kgf, 67.4 lbf):

129 mm (5.08 in.) or more