Lexus ES300 (1997 year). Manual - part 279

R00934

Pedal Reserve Distance

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BRAKE

BRAKE PEDAL

BR–7

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

HINT:
The freeplay to the 1st resistance is due to the play between the
clevis and pin. This is magnified up to 1 – 6 mm (0.04 – 0.24 in.)
at the pedal.
If incorrect, check the stop light switch clearance. If the clear-
ance is OK, then troubleshoot the brake system.

4.

CHECK PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE

(a)

Release the parking brake.

(b)

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): More than 70 mm (2.76 in.)

If the reserve distance is incorrect, troubleshoot the brake sys-
tem.

W03174

BR065–01

W03175

Adjusting Hexagon

No.4
Cable

Lock Nut

W03176

Red Paint

BR–8

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BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

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PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

ON–VEHICLE INSPECTION

1.

CHECK PARKING BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL

Slowly depress the parking brake pedal all the way, and count
the number of clicks.

Parking brake pedal travel at 294 N (30 kgf, 66 lbf):
3 – 6 clicks

If incorrect, adjust the parking brake.

2.

IF NECESSARY, ADJUST PARKING BRAKE PEDAL
TRAVEL

HINT:
Before adjusting the parking brake, make sure that the rear
brake shoe clearance has been adjusted.
For shoe clearance adjustment, see step 1 on page 

BR–44

.

(a)

Remove the console upper panel and console box.

(b)

Confirm that the parking pedal is released.

(c)

Hold the screw end of No.4 cable not to rotate.

(d)

Loosen the lock nut.

(e)

Hold the parking brake cable and turn the adjusting hexa-
gon until the pedal travel is correct.

NOTICE:
To prevent the parking brake cable from twisting, must al-
ways keep the red–painted surface up.
(f)

Holding the adjusting hexagon, tighten the lock nut.
Torque: 5.4 N·m (55 kgf·cm, 48 in.·lbf)

(g)

Install the console box and console upper panel.

BR066–03

W03173

W03173

Parking Brake Pedal Assebly

Parking Brake Switch

Parking Brake Cable

N·m (kgf·cm, ft·lbf)

: Specified torque

Pad

36 (370, 27)

Clip

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BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

BR–9

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

COMPONENTS

BR067–01

BR–10

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BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

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1997 LEXUS ES300   (RM511U)

REMOVAL

1.

RELEASE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL

2.

DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE SWITCH CONNECTOR

3.

REMOVE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY

Remove the 3 nuts and parking brake pedal assembly.

Torque: 36 N·m (370 kgf·cm, 27 ft·lbf)

4.

DISCONNECT PARKING BRAKE WIRE

Remove clip and disconnect the parking brake wire.
5.

REMOVE PARKING BRAKE SWITCH

Remove the screw and parking brake switch.