Brakes - Park Brake Pedal Force Gauge
L-SB-0010-13
February 21, 2013
Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection
Service Category
Brake
Section
Parking Brake
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09809-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor
pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate
Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
NOTE
Please review the procedure below for correct use of this special service tool.
Warranty Information
2010 Lexus Truck RX 350 AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) Page 510
Required Tools & Equipment
SST Installation Procedure
1. Ensure that the parking brake pedal is in the fully released position.
2. Inspect the Brake Pedal Force Gauge and verify that the force indicator needle reads "0".
2010 Lexus Truck RX 350 AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) Page 511
3. Attach the Brake Pedal Force Gauge to the parking brake pedal so that the mounting bracket fits securely over the pedal pad and the gauge faces
to the right towards the brake pedal.
4. Firmly depress the Brake Pedal Force Gauge with your foot according to the appropriate procedure in the vehicle's Repair Manual. Follow the
specifications indicated in the Repair Manual as the number of clicks and force applied to the parking brake pedal may vary from vehicle to
vehicle.
Refer to the following Service Category and Section in the Technical Information System (TIS) for the applicable model and model year Repair
Manual:
^ Brake - Parking Brake - "Parking Brake:
Parking Brake Pedal"
CAUTION
When applying force to the Brake Pedal Force Gauge plunger platform (non-slip machined aluminum face), ensure the contact surface on the
bottom of your shoe is dry to avoid potential injury and/or vehicle damage.
5. Read the maximum force achieved during parking brake pedal inspection by relieving the pressure applied to the Brake Pedal Force Gauge
plunger platform (non-slip machined aluminum face) and observe the force value recorded by the red indicator.
6. To reset the gauge, turn the white knob counterclockwise until the red needle reads "0".
7. Verify the force measurement according to the appropriate Repair Manual.
Refer to TIS for the applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2010 Lexus Truck RX 350 AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) Page 512
^ Brake - Parking Brake - "Parking Brake: Parking Brake Pedal"
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