The rear brake pedal on my Low Rider was set very low from the factory, making me move my foot to put any real pressure on it. I raised my pedal yesterday - MUCH better!!!

Others have mentioned it before, but I thought I'd write up a little tutorial for anybody else who would like to adjust their pedal height. See pic below.

NOTE: These instructions are for bikes with mid-mounted pegs. I'm not sure of the orientation of the master cylinder and pedals for the forward pegs, so use your common sense.

1. The brake master cylinder is mounted at the front lower corner of the frame
2. You may want to measure the height of you pedal before you start if you're **** about stuff like that.
3. Loosen the lock nut by turning the top of the nut towards you. If you want to raise your pedal, rotate just enough so you can turn the nut by hand.
4. Remove the pin retaining ring on the back of the pin. I thought it was a hitch pin clip and ended up bending the crap out of it. This clip is like a small ring for keys, so maybe you can be more careful.
5. Remove the pin. I dropped mine and, after searching the floor, found it down in the foot peg bracket in a nice little well that made it hard to see.
6. Lift the clevis free of the pedal link
7. To raise the pedal, turn the clevis so it moves away from the master cylinder (turn the top of the clevis away from you). I did about 5 full turns, leaving about 1/4" of pushrod still sticking out inside the clevis. (less threads showing inside the clevis, higher pedal // more threads inside, lower pedal)
8. Align the clevis with the hole in the pedal link and reinstall the pin.
9. Sit on the bike and see if you like the new pedal position.
10. If you're happy with it, reinstall the ring.
11. Tighten the lock nut.

Ride safe!

 

Good job!
I have done mine and now the pedal feels like it should.

 

You may have been the first one who reported doing this.

I see the mods bleeped the word "****" in my post.

 

Good tutorial, thanx

 

Since it came up in another forum, adding this amendment to the instruction:
Adding to that, the pushrod should straighten out as you press the brake pedal, applying more direct force to the MC piston. I unscientifically determined that leaving about 1/4" of thread showing in the cleavis (step 7 above) puts the pushrod at an acceptable angle.

 

Software does it...

 

thanks for the write up, ,going to do this on Saturday, I dont use my rear brake because its useless. getting off my seat and stomping the crap out of the rear brake pedal .is the only way to get a response from the rear breaks .

 

Thank you!

Put the pedal where it needs to be.

 

Not happy that you have cr*p rear brakes, but I am happy to hear that I'm not the only one who has a completely useless rear brake!

I'm going to give this a try this weekend, maybe I can get back to using my rear brake after this adjustment.

 

I am looking at buying a 2019 Low Rider and noticed the same problem just sitting on the bike in the showroom. Dealer gave me a story that it wouldn't be a problem and if it was that the foot peddle could be raised, but weren't sure how. I checked around and found out this is a common problem for most people. Your DIY tip is most helpful--THANKS. If after the test ride I decide to buy it, I will make dealer make the adjustment before delivery. With the concentration of dealerships in large corporate hands, more glitz in the dealerships, but the buying experience is just like buying a car--let the buyer beware and be prepared to check everything you are told.