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February 21 , 2013
L-SB-0010-13
Technical Service Information Bulletin
Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake
Inspection
Service
Category
Brake
Section
Parking Brake
Market
Lexus Supports ~
ASE Certification~
USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
1990 - 2013
CT200H , ES250,
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ES300, ES300H,
ES330, ES350,
GS300, GS350,
GS400, GS430,
GS450H , GS460,
GX460, GX470,
HS250H, IS F, IS250,
IS250C, IS300, IS350,
IS350C, LFA, LS400,
LS430, LS460,
LS600H, LX450,
LX470, LX570, RX300,
RX330, RX350 ,
RX400H, RX450H,
SC300, SC400 , SC430
Introduction
A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection
procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. Th is bu lletin
references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate
Repair Manu al 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
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
N/A
Not Applicable to Warranty
-
-
-
-
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Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection
Required Tools & Equipment
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
Brake Pedal Force Gauge*
PART NUMBER
QTY
09709-00002
1
* Essential SST.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
SST Installation Procedure
1. Ensure that the parking brake pedal is in the fully
released position.
Figure 1.
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NOTE
Carefully inspect the Brake Pedal Force Gauge
for a potential oil leak before each use. If any
sign of an oil leak is present, discontinue
the use of the Brake Pedal Force Gauge
SST and call 1-800-933-8335 for replacement
instructions .
NOTICE
Use a shop rag or plastic cover to protect the
carpet area under the p arking brake pedal to
avoid potential oil stains.
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Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection
SST Installation Procedure (Continued)
2. Inspect the Brake Pedal Force Gauge and verify
that the force indicator needle reads "O".
Figu re 2 .
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NOTE
If the needle is NOT reading " O", follow the
steps below to reset it.
First check the gauge, apply pressure to
the force gauge 4 - 5 times with the needle
traveling beyond 250 Newton, then lightly lift
the pedal pad and check if the gauge zeros out.
If the gauge still does NOT reset at " O", follow
the adjustment steps below:
1. Carefully remove the plastic clear bezel.
2. Use pliers to turn the adjustment knob
until the needle reads " O".
3. Install the plastic cover bezel.
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.
Figure J .
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Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection
SST Installation Procedure (Continued)
4 . Firmly depress the Brake Pedal Force Gauge
with you r foot according to the appropriate
procedure in the vehicle's Repair Manual. Follow
the specifi cations indicated in the Repair Manual
as the number of clicks and force applied to the
parking brake pedal may vary from vehicle to
vehicle.
Figure 4.
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 v ehicle damage.
5. Read the maximum force achieved during parking Figure s.
brake pedal inspection by relieving the pressure
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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 wh ite knob counterclockwise until the red needle reads "O".
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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