Ricmotech T3PM User manual

Ricmotech LCPM Load Cell Kit Installation Guide
This product fits the Thrustmaster T3PM pedals only.
These pedals are available as stand-alone or are
included with the T-248 wheels.
Parts Included with Load Cell Upgrade Kit:
1. Sensor Unit
2. Urethane Bushing
3. Two (2) Load Spreader Washers
4. One (1) Cable Tie (not shown)
Items from Original Pedals Needed:
5. Spring Retaining Rod
6. Spring Retaining Head
After the load cell installation, the pedals will retain compatibility with every game, console, and PC. There is no need for
any software or firmware upgrade for this upgrade to function correctly.
Installation:
1. Begin by removing the original spring assembly from
the pedals. Pull upward on the lower plastic spacer
(blue arrow) to compress the spring and remove the
spring retaining rod (green arrow) out from its location.
2. Insert the spring retaining rod into one of the load
spreading washers, then through the “flat”side of the
sensor unit, and finally through the second load
spreading washer.
3. Slide the bushing on top of the second load
spreading washer and follow that with the spring
retaining head.
Your spring retaining head may be metal or plastic as
shown. It depends on when your pedals made.
or
1
2
3
6
5
or

4. The plastic spring retaining head has a dimple which
should always face outward when installed for proper
operation.
5. Hold the entire assembly together and place the
spring retaining head into position on the pedal arm
(arrow).
If you have a plastic retaining head then be sure the
dimple is facing out.
6. Strongly compress the bushing to get it over lip as
shown.
IMPORTANT: THE SPRING RETAINING ROD IS
NOT YET IN ITS FINAL POSITION. GO TO THE
NEXT STEP!!!
7. Push the sensor assembly up (green arrow) then
simultaneously push in (blue arrow) to get the bottom
of the spring retaining rod to hop onto its cradle.

8. Bundle the original (round) cable using a cable tie as
shown (blue arrow). Plug the end of this cable into the
port on the side of the sensor assembly (green arrow).
9. With the wheel completely unplugged from power
and the console or PC, plug the flat cable from the
sensor assembly into the back of your Thrustmaster
wheel or into a T-RJ12 adapter.
Plugging and unplugging this cable when the wheel is
powered on will create calibration issues. Always
power up the wheel after plugging in pedals.
10. Mount the pedals to a sturdy cockpit making sure
the round rubber pad under the brake sensor (yellow
arrow) is fully supported.
The plastic base alone will flex under the higher forces
placed on the brake. This pad must rest on a strong
structural base for the greatest braking accuracy. See
below.
Solid Pedal Deck with Full Support
Open Pedal Deck with Minimal Support
Additional support may need to be added

The pedal will feel extremely firm when pressed with the hands. It may seem impossible to squeeze the brake with your
hands when placed on a table, this is completely normal. Your new brake pedal is designed to perform at its best when it
is mounted to a cockpit and braking is applied using a “leg-press”motion. Do not use this upgrade with pedals mounted
to a simple wheel stand or placed on the floor.
Failure to mount the pedals to a solid platform will not only result in reduced performance from the brake but can place
excess strain on the pedal unit. Cracks in the pedals are not covered by any warranty. Please be sure to provide
adequate support under the pedals in the critical area directly beneath the load cell sensor assembly.
Tips for Best Performance
The pedals must be calibrated every time the wheel restarts (when it does its left to right dance). Whatever the
maximum force used to press the pedal will become 100% braking in game. If at any point after the pedal is pressed
even harder then that will become the new 100%. Therefore, we recommend pressing the pedal with maximum force
after the wheel restarts so there is no variation in braking performance during a race.
The bushing is a consumable item and will break down over time. This will change the response of the pedal. You will
gradually adapt to the change and therefore it may not be apparent. Periodically inspect the bushing and replace as
needed.
Warning: Do not stomp or beat on the brake pedal. The load cell is designed to handle several hundred pounds of force
without losing accuracy, but stomps, kicks and hammer blows can easily exceed the safe limits of the load cell. The load
cell is not warranted against failure from excessive force.
Ricmotech strongly recommends hard mounting the pedals to your sim-rig. A rigid mounting without any flex will help
you get the most out of the LCPM and give you the best improvement in your racing performance. To hard mount the
pedals you will need 4 to 5 M6 metric bolts, their length depends the thickness of the mounting surface.
The LCPM load cell upgrade kit has been engineered to better replicate the feel and reaction of a real race car brake
system than the original springs. The pedal will feel extremely firm at first. The bushing must be “broken in”at first. This
should only take about an hour of driving. The bushing will begin to soften and the pedal will then have more range of
movement. The brake pedal will now respond to the amount of force applied rather than the amount of distance it
moves, so it does not need to move very much to register full braking.
Notice: Ricmotech is not responsible for any damage you may cause to your Thrustmaster® pedals during the installation
or use of the LCPM load cell assembly. Installation of this load cell may void the original manufacturer’s warranty. Every
LCPM is tested for proper operation before being sent out.
Need Help?
If you run into any problems during the installation of the LCPM please contact us directly at tech support at
[phone] or via email at [e-mail]. Due to constant improvements to our products, the product
you receive may vary slightly from the product shown in the illustrations.
Copyright 2023, Ricmotech LLC. Thrustmaster®, T3PM, and T-248 are trademarks of the Guillemot® corporation and the
terms are used for reference purposes only. Ricmotech and the LCPM load cell kit are not part of the Guillemot®
corporation.