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stepper
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Brake Pedal Too Low...

Post by stepper » Wed May 10, 2017 1:10 pm

Hey there guys and gals,

I was just wondering if anybody has found a good (easy) way to extend the height of the brake pedal.

The brake pedal on my CA77 feels awkwardly low and I unfortunately cannot get it any higher as the exhaust downpipe is in the way.

Thanks for any help!
JV

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Post by pemdoc65 » Fri May 26, 2017 5:04 am

Is there any chance that the pedal has been bent at some point?

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Re: Brake Pedal Too Low...

Post by Muddy » Sat May 27, 2017 6:53 pm

stepper wrote:Hey there guys and gals,

I was just wondering if anybody has found a good (easy) way to extend the height of the brake pedal.

The brake pedal on my CA77 feels awkwardly low and I unfortunately cannot get it any higher as the exhaust downpipe is in the way.

Thanks for any help!
JV
G'day stepper

A couple of photos might help if you can provide? Is it possible that you have the rear brake, the linkage and the pedal adjusted incorrectly - it is a tricky set-up?

On my C72, the rear brake is well clear of the header pipe and the upper stop position of the brake pedal is defined by the frames foot-peg mounting bar (No. 11 below). All this means that a reasonable amount of preload is needed on the 2 springs that make up the entire assembly.

When this is all right, the position of an undamaged brake pedal is very comfortable.

Hope this helps.
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Thanks.

Regards

Muddy

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Post by stepper » Tue May 30, 2017 12:13 pm

Thanks guys for the help.
As it turns out I think the lever itself is set up correctly at the correct height.
I think the problem was that I had the "play" amount set too low with about 2 inches of travel.
After setting rear nut for a 1 inch play everything is feeling much more comfortable and confidence inspiring.

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