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Brake pedal height - again
So, this is too obvious but, let me ask anyway...
I've got to get the brake pedal lowered, it's not particularly safe where it is. What if I just purchased and replaced my brake rod (now the longest, #5?) with a #4 rod? As I feel the holes in the strut holding the brake pedal, it seems about an inch back.
What do you think? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by nealperkins
So, this is too obvious but, let me ask anyway...
I've got to get the brake pedal lowered, it's not particularly safe where it is. What if I just purchased and replaced my brake rod (now the longest, #5?) with a #4 rod? As I feel the holes in the strut holding the brake pedal, it seems about an inch back.
What do you think? Thanks!
Hi Neal. I asked the same question some 8 months ago as I had the same issue. It doesn't work. Pulling the bottom of the brake lever a full inch back puts the pedal too low to work effectively. I solved it through the purchase of Lamont's RIP boards that change your foot angle, but that is an expensive option if you are only buying them for brake pedal adjustment. Have a bit of a search on the Forum. There have been a number of options people have used, bug they involve cutting or drilling or welding, which I was loath to do.
Pete
Harrington, Australia
2021 RT Limited
Setup for Tall & Big.... 200cm/6'7", 140kg/300lbs, 37"inleg.
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
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Find the thread on drilling a tiny hole 1/2" about from existing hole. Lowers the pedal a bit and does not interfere with braking.
Our dealer does this for customers so have no qualms. Works for me.
But please find the thread - for detail of exactly where to drill a hole in one end of the rod.
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Originally Posted by loisk
Find the thread on drilling a tiny hole 1/2" about from existing hole. Lowers the pedal a bit and does not interfere with braking.
Our dealer does this for customers so have no qualms. Works for me.
But please find the thread - for detail of exactly where to drill a hole in one end of the rod.
I did this. I drilled a hole at the front of the brake rod just rearward of the hole that is already there. It is approximately 1/2 inch back which puts it at the perfect height to pivot your foot from the floorboard to the brake pedal without lifting your leg. 2016 F3 Limited.
2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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Thanks guys!
I'll search for that thread and take the assembly apart to understand the geometry a bit. Drilling one hole seems easier than cutting out one-half inch and welding it together!
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I bought this and it has helped lots
BPE1 Can-Am Spyder Brake Pedal Extension F3 F3-S GS RS RT Roadster
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BPE1-Can-Am-...WmoRaA&vxp=mtr
2015 F3 SE6
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Originally Posted by siny10309
Can't tell what it does. Most people need the pedal to be a little lower.
2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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Here are some pictures of the front of the brake rod from the inside. The hole in front is the stock hole.
2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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There are a few ways to lower the brake height. I drilled a hole 1/2" behind the hole located on the front of the rod. You can also cut the rod 1/2" and weld a cover rod over it. You can also remove the safety notch located on the inside of the floorboard/peg mounting clamp and slide the clamp forward 1/2" then add another safety notch located to the nearest safety hole located on the inside of mounting pipe. I chose to drill a hole and its worked wonderfully well.
WARNING....be careful and know that you can experience CATATROPHIC brake failure if you screw up!
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2015 F3 SE6
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[QUOTE=siny10309;1243767]it slightly lowers the original pedal since you remove the original rubber and replace it with a thinner piece of metal and it also has a "second pedal" that curves up and to the right. this pedal is mostly what I use now as it is in a much more comfortable position with my foot pivoting on the pegs (F3 with no boards). heres some pics I dug up on an RT
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Thanks, it's hard to tell just seeing the part.
2016 F3 Limited
2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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Highwayman2013, thanks for the photos. I just walked upstairs haven taken photos to seek clarity from you and there they were!
I am thinking that the hole is back 1/2 inch center-to-center? And the group seems to think that's the max to make an adjustment; so, unless I hear otherwise I'm doing that and adding a full-size brake pedal.
BTW, I did order and have installed that ebay item referenced above. I'm afraid it doesn't solve the problem and I don't care for it...want one cheap??
Thanks to all!
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