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Rear brake pedal adjustment
#66502 05/29/2006 12:35 PM
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I installed a set of Triumph floorboards and would like to know how to adjust the rear brake pedal height. I tried to but decided to stop before I bent something.

Anyone know how to?

Thanks

Jay

Re: Rear brake pedal adjustment
Jay #66503 05/29/2006 4:26 PM
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I just loosened the top nut and spun the rod (the lower nut it captured by the bracket) had to use a set of pliers to spin the rod (being carful not to bung up the threads) then tightened the top nut again


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Re: Rear brake pedal adjustment
Jay #66504 05/29/2006 6:34 PM
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The rod he's talking about is that threaded one connecting the pedal to the master cylinder... I guess it's the only rod there so I didn't really need to specify but...


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Re: Rear brake pedal adjustment
Jay #66505 05/29/2006 10:26 PM
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The locknut takes a 12mm wrench, if I remember correctly. There is a clip over the end of the pin that connects the clevis to the brake pedal. Loosen the locknut, remove the clip, push the pin out and you can turn the clevis with your fingers to make the adjustment. This makes adjusting much easier. You can just slide the pin in and check it til it's correct, then put the clip on the pin and tighten the locknut.


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Deon #66506 05/30/2006 5:31 PM
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Or you can shove a phillips screwdriver through the opening where the pin goes like I did when I explained my brake pedal adjustment in this thread.

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SalMaglie #66507 05/31/2006 8:49 PM
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Thanks ALL!! Boy, the first time I tried it, I slightly bent the piece at the end which I held with a pair of pliers. What a bonehead. I'll use the screwdriver method to hold it. I have to admit, the 12mm nut is on pretty tight.

The position and location of the brake parts in relation to the floorboards are exactly like they were with pegs. So, now armed with pictures and advice, heck, it should be a piece of cake. After all, I did the valve lash check and it went quite well!! 6 out of 8 shims were replaced. Now that's a lot of work! Again, thanks to all the good web pages, pics, and advice from many on this site. I almost look forward to the valve lash check at 24K miles, just to see how they've faired.

The Triumph floor boards are too forward for me. I really have to toe 'down' to brake properly. I'd be more comfortable with the lever up higher.

My better half bought me 25th anniversary things for my TA. The Triumph light kit and floor boards. Well I guess I can never get rid of the TA now. Not with anniversary gifts on it!

Let's see, what do I need now. Hmmmm.

Look out for critters on the road!!! A 40 something down here in FL apparently hit a dear and ended up in the middle of the road. Then he was run over by a driver who didn't see him there. The officials do not know which one killed him. Plus remember Larry Grodsky.

Jay


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