Dead Pedal Install
02-16-2009 | 08:58 PM
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Burning Brakes
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Dead Pedal Install
Are there any concerns with installing the dead pedal?
Is there anything behind the footrest to be concerned about?
Have the Ultimate Dead Pedal?
Also, did anyone grind the lower right corner to make the fit a little better?
Is there anything behind the footrest to be concerned about?
Have the Ultimate Dead Pedal?
Also, did anyone grind the lower right corner to make the fit a little better?
02-16-2009 | 10:37 PM
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Burning Brakes
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No grinding necessary.
It took all of an 1 1/2 hours for the entire set.
02-16-2009 | 10:49 PM
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Burning Brakes
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The ultimate pedal set went on easy. It's the dead pedal that I feel doesn't sit flush. I think I read a few posts where they say there was a gap. Anyone out there no what I am referring to?
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02-16-2009 | 10:57 PM
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You can do a search for my old thread andget other's feedback.
GL and let us know what you do.
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02-17-2009 | 01:08 PM
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1) Take the time to consider Andreasing the matted carpet with Resolve or whatever. Chances are, no one's gonna get under that pedal again for many years.
2) Mark the holes with a red, fine point Sharpie. Try to borrow a short head, 90 degree right angle (air?) drill. There's very little room to get a normal drill in there to drill the perfectly perpendicular side hole to the left of the clutch pedal. A sharp, new bit (carbide?) will also help the bit from hunting around beneath the carpet before it bites.
3) Probably any installed dead pedal will cut into your footwork space down there. If you have wide feet or wear boots, it could get a little less enjoyable, but should not be a big deal for most people in most situations.
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02-17-2009 | 04:29 PM
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All that for a Honda?
Nevertheless, if that's indeed the case, I think a lot more of us would be on board! But judging by the "ink" on her left foot, I expect that she's the type that just got finished removing the proverbial chrome from the trailer hitch. I've heard of "chemical strippers," but never imagined that saliva was the chemical.
Nevertheless, if that's indeed the case, I think a lot more of us would be on board! But judging by the "ink" on her left foot, I expect that she's the type that just got finished removing the proverbial chrome from the trailer hitch. I've heard of "chemical strippers," but never imagined that saliva was the chemical.
02-17-2009 | 04:38 PM
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You characters are too much! I can't wait to get my junker off the jack stands . Then I'll go find some nice rutted, muddy roads to go tear up. That will show you.
Andreas
02-17-2009 | 04:49 PM
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Carm: FWIW ... I installed a set of Gemaballa pedals (Accelerator, Brake and Dead) on my Cayenne 5 years ago, with zero problems over 50k+ miles. I used clear ShoeGoo (silicon adhesive) and didn't drill or bolt anything. The dead pedal went on top of the floor carpet. One cannot see the adhesive because it is clear. To remove, just use a hair drier heat and work at it. I have also used the ShoeGoo to install SW and wheel crests, and for myriad other eclectic purposes, including repair of the arm rest inside bolt hole that always fails on 993s, and the toes of my motorcycle track boots. If you think it too hokey, then by all means measure and drill and bolt. http://www.biosafe-inc.com/shoegoo.htm
02-17-2009 | 05:06 PM
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Wow! Raptor, am I understanding correctly that you've attached the pedal with this adhesive only? All 4 pedals? And they stay on tight and do not shift?
If so, I'd love to try that. I have 4 pedals laying here ready for install and I _hate_ drilling.
If so, I'd love to try that. I have 4 pedals laying here ready for install and I _hate_ drilling.
02-17-2009 | 08:47 PM
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+2 on the Rennline. Black looks as close to OEM as you're gonna get, and addresses what I consider to be a rare factory mistake, like Monroe shocks. I can offer a few tips:
1) Take the time to consider Andreasing the matted carpet with Resolve or whatever. Chances are, no one's gonna get under that pedal again for many years.
I used the upholstery attachment on my extraction carpet cleaner and cleaned the whole area. Cleaned the mats while I was at it.
2) Mark the holes with a red, fine point Sharpie. Try to borrow a short head, 90 degree right angle (air?) drill. There's very little room to get a normal drill in there to drill the perfectly perpendicular side hole to the left of the clutch pedal. A sharp, new bit (carbide?) will also help the bit from hunting around beneath the carpet before it bites.
I carefully aligned the dead pedal, held it firmly in place and drilled the two holes that face the driver. (Punched and drilled the first one and lightly tightened the screw before drilling/screwing the second hole.) The Rennline dead pedal fit well enough that the PITA screw on the side wasn't needed. Drill a small pilot hole first and check fit, then use the correct size bit (1/8"?). The metal in that area is THICK, so you may want to wallow out the hole a little if the screws get hard to turn as they self-tap.
3) Probably any installed dead pedal will cut into your footwork space down there. If you have wide feet or wear boots, it could get a little less enjoyable, but should not be a big deal for most people in most situations.
+1. Position the dead pedal as far outboard as possible. (It will fit better, too.) A quarter inch may make all the difference. There isn't a lot of room between the dead pedal and the clutch pedal. .
1) Take the time to consider Andreasing the matted carpet with Resolve or whatever. Chances are, no one's gonna get under that pedal again for many years.
I used the upholstery attachment on my extraction carpet cleaner and cleaned the whole area. Cleaned the mats while I was at it.
2) Mark the holes with a red, fine point Sharpie. Try to borrow a short head, 90 degree right angle (air?) drill. There's very little room to get a normal drill in there to drill the perfectly perpendicular side hole to the left of the clutch pedal. A sharp, new bit (carbide?) will also help the bit from hunting around beneath the carpet before it bites.
I carefully aligned the dead pedal, held it firmly in place and drilled the two holes that face the driver. (Punched and drilled the first one and lightly tightened the screw before drilling/screwing the second hole.) The Rennline dead pedal fit well enough that the PITA screw on the side wasn't needed. Drill a small pilot hole first and check fit, then use the correct size bit (1/8"?). The metal in that area is THICK, so you may want to wallow out the hole a little if the screws get hard to turn as they self-tap.
3) Probably any installed dead pedal will cut into your footwork space down there. If you have wide feet or wear boots, it could get a little less enjoyable, but should not be a big deal for most people in most situations.
+1. Position the dead pedal as far outboard as possible. (It will fit better, too.) A quarter inch may make all the difference. There isn't a lot of room between the dead pedal and the clutch pedal. .