Brake pedal angle adjustment

Danxtian · 2023-03-30 08:31:30

Any tips on how to adjust my brake pedal lower? https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdforums.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/2a340de4_90db_4192_8a54_5e9397d6b45c_a0818f7f9ef9b61b17d97defb3fd11207f0a635a.jpeg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdforums.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/e7b3a437_291a_4677_aaf4_610461b2bdce_c7c05d9ec3e8df91cd47107372bc41b0c45fe6da.jpeg

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Mar 30, 2023 | 03:31 AM

Danxtian

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Brake pedal angle adjustment

Any tips on how to adjust my brake pedal lower?

Mar 30, 2023 | 08:00 AM

bustert

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appears that the adjustment at the master is all the way in. if that is so, then you will have to shorten the rod. pull the boot back to see if there is any threading left.

Mar 30, 2023 | 08:16 AM

YZR

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Maybe there are aftermarket rods in different lengths to lower the height.

Mar 31, 2023 | 04:09 AM

Danxtian

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Maybe there are aftermarket rods in different lengths to lower the height.

tried to look for it but nothing shorter than 16”

Mar 31, 2023 | 05:10 AM

HD_noobie

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It looks like that rod could be cut and redrilled so you could attach the end piece.
Can you remove the end piece by pulling out that pin?

Mar 31, 2023 | 09:18 AM

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Can't help with definitive answers, but it looks like if you can pull the rear mount on the brake rod, you may have limited movement forward and back. But it may be that drilling a hole 1/4" forward may help bring the brake pedal down. I would suggest if you know of or someone who works in a small machine shop, take that rod off and let them look at it. I would see if they could fabricate a new rod that would have some threaded adjustment to allow you to fine tune the length. Be careful if you modify the stock rod as you may end up with something you don't like!
Keep us posted on your progress and end results!!