Pedal Travel Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Start engine.
Depress brake pedal several times.
With brake pedal depressed with about 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.4 lbf) load, measure clearance "a" between brake pedal and carpet. If clearance "a" is less than specification, probable reason is air in brake line. If clearance "a" remains less than specification even after bleeding of system, other possible but infrequent reason is that booster push rod length is out of specification.
- Bleed air from brake system, see Air Bleeding of Brake System .
  Brake pedal to carpet clearance "a"
  
  When pedal depressed at 300 N (30.6 kgf, 67.4 lbf): Over 73 mm (2.9 in.)
  
  Fig 1: Measuring Clearance "A" Between Brake Pedal And Carpet
  Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.