Spongy Brake Pedal And Excessive Travel

[camry2003lev6]

I checked in 2003 Camry owner's manual. It stated "Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 450N (100lbf) with the engine running: 63 mm or 2.5 inches".

Is the distance from top of pedal to floor ? or is the distance from bottom level to the floor ?

I found with normal stop, the brake pedal travelled abot 2.5 inches which was excessive travel compared to my old Corolla.

Thanks for any feedbacks.

[mikey553]

From my service manual for 2002 Camry:

Pedal reserve distance from asfalt sheet at 490 N (50 kg, 110.2 lb) should be more than 63 mm (2.48 in.). It is measured from top of the pedal.

Without any force applied this distance should be 144.1-154.1 mm (5.673-6.067 in.). It is adjustable.

Mike