Brake pedal
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Was looking at offsets today wasn't sure if they would work right. I have two sets of pegs now, maybe I can just bend the pedal left a little. Just seems like there's no room and there should be.
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I also have Kury forwards and have considered bending - straightening the brake arm to move the pedal left and out of the way of my size 12 foot. It occurred to me that bending the arm might break the chrome loose so I didn't try it.
I did flip the pedal over, so the square end is to the right. Had to drill a new hole for the mounting screw. Gave me maybe 1/2" to 3/4" more clearance. Filled the old hole with RTV so it wouldn't rust. It's better, not perfect. I can mostly keep my foot square and straight on the peg.
I'll try to post a pic tomorrow.
I did flip the pedal over, so the square end is to the right. Had to drill a new hole for the mounting screw. Gave me maybe 1/2" to 3/4" more clearance. Filled the old hole with RTV so it wouldn't rust. It's better, not perfect. I can mostly keep my foot square and straight on the peg.
I'll try to post a pic tomorrow.
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I also have Kury forwards and have considered bending - straightening the brake arm to move the pedal left and out of the way of my size 12 foot. It occurred to me that bending the arm might break the chrome loose so I didn't try it. I did flip the pedal over, so the square end is to the right. Had to drill a new hole for the mounting screw. Gave me maybe 1/2" to 3/4" more clearance. Filled the old hole with RTV so it wouldn't rust. It's better, not perfect. I can mostly keep my foot square and straight on the peg. I'll try to post a pic tomorrow.
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On the brake light switch.. Get the HD switch. Yes, you can screw a generic switch in there from AutoZone but, they suck. The HD switch is inexpensive and last a lot longer.
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Anytime you open up the brake line you are going to let fluid out and air in, and there is going to be air in the new switch. The back brake will not blead itself like the front because there are areas that trap the air so you need to be prepared to blead the system after you are done.
Also that looks like an extended pedal to me.
Also that looks like an extended pedal to me.
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Anytime you open up the brake line you are going to let fluid out and air in, and there is going to be air in the new switch. The back brake will not blead itself like the front because there are areas that trap the air so you need to be prepared to blead the system after you are done.
Also that looks like an extended pedal to me.
Also that looks like an extended pedal to me.
What he said. Anytime you open up a hydraulic system, YOU WILL GET AIR. I don't care what anyone tells you. Bleed the system after replacing the switch and be done with it.