Position 4 vs. Position 3 Brake Linkage

[scorpion56]

Hi all,

I've ridden about 300 miles on my new F3L and it feels like I'd be more comfortable if the brake pedal was a couple of more inches forward. I'm 5'11 with a 31" in-seam. From what I've read, the stock brake linkage is a "3". It looks like I can get the Pos 4 on the CanAm site for $30, so that's fine. I'm average with mechanical skills, so I think I can take on the change out. Here are my questions:

1) How much longer is the Position 4 rod than the stock Position 3?

2) Tools required to change the brake linkages and floorboard?

3) Special quirks about this job, or special skills required beyond picking the correct wrenches or Torx? I've read that CanAm gets pretty heavy with the Loctite.

4) Does anything beside the floorboard and brake linkage have to be adjusted? Or is it "simply" loosen floorboard, remove and replace the brake linkage and re-tighten floorboard in its new forward setting?

Thanks!

 

[Gwolf]

You can feel behind the frame member the pegs are mounted on for the holes the peg mounts lock into in each position. It is maybe a couple inches between the holes. You will need hex socket or hex keys to remove the pegs. Don't remember the size. I got full set of them. It will be a lot easier if you have a propane torch to heat up the bolt heads. BRP put the yellow Loctite on all the threads and they don't turn very easy unless you heat them up some. The little chrome looking bolts that are OEM have shallow hex holes. I threw them in the junk bolt bucket and bought some grade 8 socket head cap screws to replace them with. Needle nose pliers might make it easier to get the rod on and off. I put mine back on with blue Loctite. I use the Loctite in the sticks that is like a paste. It is a lot easier to get it to stay on when you are reassembling.

Not sure what you need for floorboards. Mine F3-S with pegs, no floor boards.

 

[MONK]

It will be a lot easier if you have a propane torch to heat up the bolt heads.

Or dynamite.

 

[HERO]

Heating up the bolt heads!! This CANNOT be stressed enough! Failure to do so will be costly! Best of luck to you.

 

[RICZ]

I have an F3L and a 30" inseam. My boards are at #4 and I will be moving it #5 as my feet rest beyond the boards. If you have a drill press, I have a mod to the brake rod that places the pedal exactly where YOU want it. The drill press isn't mandatory, but it makes drill through metal a lot easier and more accurate. If interested, PM me. I'll tell you about it there.

 

[AY4B]

The bolts that hold the floor boards have a brass nut. Do not direct the torch flame to the bolt head, Direct it from behind on the nut side. Leave the fire on the nut with pressure on the ratchet to loosen the bolt but not too much to strip it out. You will feel the bolt begin to turn when it gets to the right temp. Believe me, I had to learn the hard way and ruined a couple of bolts that I had to replace.