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Brake linkage
Hi all,
anyone know now of anyone making a shortened or adjustable brake linkage? I would really like,to lower my brake pedal
mark
Bullies are sad pathetic People
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Try this..
Add somewhere the year and model spyder so we can better help you. Again it will depend on if you have floorboard or pegs. Some diy'fers have made some angled extensions to accomplish the position wanted. A search here, with luck, will net you some infor for many are in the same position as you....
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Originally Posted by Nyparrothead
Hi all,
anyone know now of anyone making a shortened or adjustable brake linkage? I would really like,to lower my brake pedal
mark
There have been several threads on this subject.
I'd advise do a search unless someone remembers who posted!
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Little checking..
From what I can see, the RS has no rod you could modify but the ST, RT and F3 do have a connecting rod that could be modified or one with adjustments made. The thing to watch is the travel. If lowered will you be able to depress it fully when needed and will you not be tempted to rest your foot on it and off the nanny...
Gene and Ilana De Laney
Mt. Helix, California
2012 RS sm5
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Guys, he is asking about an F3. Does no one read before posting anymore?
To answer the question, no one that I have seen is selling an adjustable rod yet. I have shortened a few for folks locally, including mine as its not that hard. Easier if you can weld. Would be nice if a well made adjustable version came to market but when I thought about doing it as a service, the liability issues kept me away.
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I lowered the pedal right after we got it home. You don't have to shorten the rod; you just have to drill another mounting hole. It was a quick and easy way to lower the pedal. There are pix somewhere on this forum.
Here's a link:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...osition-solved
Last edited by petegtsv10; 04-13-2016 at 09:21 AM.
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Originally Posted by petegtsv10
I lowered the pedal right after we got it home. You don't have to shorten the rod; you just have to drill another mounting hole. It was a quick and easy way to lower the pedal. There are pix somewhere on this forum.
Here's a link:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...osition-solved
Do you have a pic of this completed? the other thread isn't showing the pic. Thanks!!!
2015 F3 SE6
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How about using a position 4 linkage on the position 5 ufit position? Has anyone tried that?
2015 F3 SE6
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Originally Posted by petegtsv10
I lowered the pedal right after we got it home. You don't have to shorten the rod; you just have to drill another mounting hole. It was a quick and easy way to lower the pedal. There are pix somewhere on this forum.
Here's a link:
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...osition-solved
I would rather not drill extra holes and it could weaken the bracket....
Thanks for the input
Mark
Bullies are sad pathetic People
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I had a problem with needing custom length brake and shift linkages made from a #5 set to basically a #6 with another set of peg holes drilled for more leg room. After doing it, I didn't like the brake position at all, so had them reworked to include threaded adjustments to raise/lower the brake & shift lever angles. Now? MAGNIFICENT! Took some experimenting, but what an improvement. I bet if there was enough demand a certain garage that is all things SpyderLovers in Springfield Missouri might think about adding them to his list of goodies to offer in his toy store. I was desperate, and Lamont and Jacob really were a Godsend to help me solve my issue. And oh my....I fear the return visit to the toy store in a couple weeks; I know I won't have the strength to resist.
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I am a day late on this thread. We just purchased a 2016 F3 for my wife. 5’2” it she is used to a 2 wheel mc. I drilled 2 holes and made sure it did not interfere with the throw to the master cylinder. I have pictures. It lowered the pedal almost 2” like your typical mc.
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