Kia Carens. Manual - part 214

Brake System

Brake System - Brake Pedal

Brake System

  2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

 

Component

  2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

 

Inspection

Brake pedal height

1. Verify that distance from the center of the pedal to the engine compartment bulkhead is as specified.

Specification: 7.06~7.72 in (193~196 mm)

Inspection

Brake pedal free play

1. Pump pedal a few times (with engine off) to eliminate any slack in system.

2. To measure pedal free play, gently press pedal by hand until resistance is felt.

Pedal free play: 0.16~0.28 in (4~7 mm)

Inspection

Brake pedal-to-floor clearance (Depressed)

1. Verify that clearance from floor to center of the pedal pad is as specified when pedal is pressed with a force

of about 132 lb (65 kg).

Pedal- to-floor clearance: Minimum : 2.75 in (70.0 mm)

2. If clearance is less than required, check for the following.

A. Air in brake system.
B. Malfunctioning automatic adjuster(rear brake drums).

Adjustment

Brake pedal height

1. Disconnect brake pedal switch connector.

2. Loosen locknut B and rotate switch A until it does not contact pedal.

3. Loosen locknut D and turn C to adjust height of to prevent it from contacting pedal.

4. Rotate brake pedal switch A in until plunger is completely compressed, then rotate it out about 1/2 turn.

Tighten locknuts B and D.

5. Reconnect brake pedal switch connector.

6. verify operation of stoplights.

Adjustment

Brake pedal free play

1. Loosen locknut D and turn rod C to adjust free play.

(Refer to illustration for brake pedal height adjustment)

2. Verify pedal height and stoplight operation.

3. Tighten locknut D.

Removal

1. Remove spring clip from clevis pin and remove clevis pin.

2. Remove nut, lock washer, and pivot bolt.

3. Remove return spring.

4. If necessary, remove brake pedal bushing, stopper and brake pedal pad.

Installation

1. If necessary, install brake pedal stopper, brake pedal, and brake pedal bushing.

2. Slide pivot bolt through to hold it in position.

3. Position brake pedal return spring on brake pedal.

4. Install lock washer and pivot nut.

5. Install clevis pin and a new cotter pin.

6. After installation, check and adjust pedal height and free play, if necessary.