How to Adjust Brake Pedal Height in a Toyota Corolla

If you own a Toyota Corolla, you can adjust the brake pedal height to afford you a comfortable ride. Just follow these steps. This information works for the 2000 to 2008 models. Older Corollas may vary. When finished, take the Toyota Corolla for a test drive to see how the new pedal height adjustment works.

Difficulty:

Challenging

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Marking pencil or nail polish
• Two 17-mm wrenches
• 10-mm wrench
• Pliers

1. • 1

     Locate the brake yoke under the dash, just above the brake pedal and over to the side.

   • 2

     Trace the pedal upward to the point at which it attaches to the push rod. Place a dot on the the push rod with a marking pencil or some nail polish. Note the position of the dot to keep the rod facing the right direction. Keep an eye on this mark during the job and check again when you are through.

   • 3

     Free the push rod by unlocking the nuts with a 17-mm wrench. The push rod should not turn. If it does, turn it back so that the mark is in front of you. You may need to use one wrench to hold the bracket and another to break loose the nut.

   • 4

     Grip the push rod with pliers. Turn until you have loosened the lock nuts. Twist the push rod around, using a 10-mm wrench to lengthen or shorten the pedal height. The brake pedal does not need to adjust to the full height of the throttle.

   • 5

     Leave a minimum of 3 mm (less than 1/4 inch) distance from the brake stop to the brake pedal. The pedal will automatically stop at the rubber grommet positioned on its path toward the bracket. This distance allows the brake pedal to pull the push rod back all of the way. Once this happens, the brake servo will be able to operate correctly.

   • 6

     Tighten the lock nut again. Adjust the brake light switch, if necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not allow the brake pedal to sit on the brake stop when finished, or you will harm the vehicle's braking ability.