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Pedal Reserve Distance

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Release parking brake. With engine running, depress brake pedal and measure pedal reserve distance. Reserve distance is distance from floor pan to brake pedal when fully depressed. See MINIMUM BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS  table. If reserve distance is incorrect, trouble shoot brake system.

MINIMUM BRAKE PEDAL RESERVE DISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) In. (mm)
ES 300 2.76 (70)
GS 300 & GS 430 (2) 3.66 (93)
IS 300 3.90 (99)
LS 430 2.36 (60)
RX 300 4.80 (122)
SC 430
(2)
3.94 (100)
(1) With 110 lbs. (50 kg) applied.
(2) With 44 lbs. (20 kg) applied.