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





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".





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:

^ Brake - Parking Brake - "Parking Brake: Parking Brake Pedal"

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