Brake Pedal Assy: Service and Repair

Brake Pedal and Bracket









1. Remove the steering column.

2. Disconnect the accelerator pedal sensor electrical connector.

3. NOTICE: Do not service the brake pedal or brake booster without first removing the stoplamp switch and speed control deactivator switch. These switches must be removed with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. Switch plungers must be compressed for the switch to rotate in the bracket. Attempting to remove the switch when the plunger is extended (during pedal apply) will result in damage to the switch.

Remove the stoplamp switch.

4. NOTICE: Do not service the brake pedal or brake booster without first removing the stoplamp switch and speed control deactivator switch. These switches must be removed with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. Switch plungers must be compressed for the switch to rotate in the bracket. Attempting to remove the switch when the plunger is extended (during pedal apply) will result in damage to the switch.

Remove the speed control deactivator switch.

5. Remove the redundant self-locking clip retainer and the self-locking clip.

6. Remove the booster rod and washer from the brake pedal.

7. Remove the 4 brake booster nuts.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. Position the brake booster forward enough to allow the brake booster studs to clear the brake pedal assembly.

9. Remove the lower brake pedal bracket bolt, under the accelerator pedal, from the brake pedal bracket assembly.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

10. Remove the upper 2 brake pedal bracket bolts from the brake pedal bracket assembly.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

11. Disconnect the vehicle electrical harness locators and remove the brake pedal bracket assembly from the vehicle.

12. NOTICE: Do not press, pull or otherwise move the brake pedal while installing the stoplamp switch or the speed control deactivator switch. These switches must be installed with the booster push rod attached to the brake pedal and with the brake pedal in the at-rest position. Installing these switches with the brake pedal in any other position will result in incorrect adjustment and may damage the switches.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.