Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 749

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 1 1
edal-to-floor clearance
SIMPLE INSPECTION OF DISC PAD (Rear)
1, Loosen the rear wheel lug nuts.
2. Jack up the rear of the vehicle, and support it with
safety stands.
3. Remove the wheels.
4. Check through the caliper inspection hole and see
it the remaining thickness of the pad is at least 1
mm (0.04 in).
PEDAL HEIGHT
Inspection
Check that the distance from the center of the upper
surface of the pedal pad to the firewall is as specified.
Pedal height: 214 25 mm (8.43 _C~." in)
Adjustment
1. Disconnect the stop light switch connector.
2. Loosen locknut B and turn switch A until it does
not contact the pedal.
3. Loosen locknut D and turn rod C to adjust the
height.
4. Adjust the pedal free play and tighten locknut D.
5. Turn the stop light switch until it contacts the ped-
al; then turn an additional i/Z turn, Tighten lock-
nut B.
Locknut B tightening torque:
14-18 N.m (1.4-1.8 m-kg, lo-13 f&lb)
Locknut D tightening torque:
24-34 N.m (2.4-3.5 m-kg, 17-25 ft-lb)
6. Connect the stop light switch connector.
PEDAL PLAY
Inspection
1. Depress the pedal a few times in order
to elimi-
nate the vacuum in the vacuum line.
2. Gently depress the pedal by hand and check the
free play.
(Until the valve plunger contacts the stopper plate;
until resistance is felt)
Pedal play: 4-7 mm (0.16-0.28 in)
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