Brake pedal angle adjustment

Danxtian · 2023-03-30 08:42:51

Any tips on how to adjust my 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 | 03:42 AM

Danxtian

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Brake pedal angle adjustment

Any tips on how to adjust my pedal lower?

Mar 30, 2023 | 06:32 AM

Andy from Sandy

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Cut the rod at the cylinder end, drill a new hole and be done.

Cut a section out of the rod and fit a turnbuckle for infinite adjustment.

Mar 31, 2023 | 04:09 AM

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Cut the rod at the cylinder end, drill a new hole and be done.

Cut a section out of the rod and fit a turnbuckle for infinite adjustment.

is it ok if i cut the threaded part of the heim joints and remove the nut?

Mar 31, 2023 | 04:23 AM

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I would check the service manual to see if it can be adjusted. Looks like a lock nut by the master cylinder normally associated with adjustment.

Mar 31, 2023 | 06:44 AM

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There is a specific adjustment for that nut. It applies a certain amount of tension to the spring covered by the rubber boot to release the brake or rather holds up the weight of the brake pedal.

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Mar 31, 2023 | 06:49 AM

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is it ok if i cut the threaded part of the heim joints and remove the nut?

I am not seeing a nut at the heim joint that connects the rod to the brake peddle but you could cut the rod down there and cut a thread for a screw on heim joint that would give you adjustment.