Smart Shape Tool > sub-tool Custom Line Tool

If you have questions about this, let us know.

Thanks, Peter.   There is the "double-ended bracket tool," but the vertical brackets are pretty short, and the pedal does not engage on playback.

You are using Windows Finale v27 - right?

It sounds like you have not found the sub-tool Custom Line Tool.

http://usermanuals.finalemusic.com/FinaleWin/Content/Finale/Custom_lines.htm 

CTRL-click the Custom Line Tool icon to get to the Smart Line Selection dialog box.

If you in the Smart Line Selection scroll through the dialog box, then you may find that there are some ready made custom lines, including piano sustain pedal marking.

Ah yes, that palette contains many useful lines.   However, pressing "select" does not invoke the line that is highlighted.   And double-clicking on the chosen line likewise fails to invoke the selection when we move back to the piano score.

Oh, now I see....One must press "Select" and then double-click in the score to invoke the desired line.

Ah, yes, got it now:   Control-click on the custom line tool icon.   Then CHOOSE the line you want.   Then double-click in the score at the place where you want the pedal to go.   Once again, Peter, you have saved the day.