rexjan(at)bigpond.com
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 Posted: Wed Mar 01, 2006 3:24 pm Post subject: Brake and Rudder Pedals |
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I am curious to know whether anyone else finds the rudder pedals
on the type V problematic in so far as being able to use the rudder
function without inadvertently using brake. I find that it is very
difficult to do so. Mine are adjusted to tilt top back as far as they
can, but this still leaves them such that the foot wants to contact the
top and apply brake even when this is not desired. Only by
concentrating to place my foot on the very bottom part of the pedal, can
brake be avoided.
I am considering adding a step to the bottom of the pedal so the
foot can 'find' the rudder only function more easily.
Or is there a different pedal that someone has made to solve
this problem? Or can the pedal be removed and modified to solve this?
Duane Rueb
Hi ! Duane,
Yes I get the problem in my MKIV. I am over 6 ft tall with long size 10 feet. What I did is get 5/8" heater hose and slit it open down one side. You then need to cut out little notches where tubing leaves the horizontal rudder pedal. This moves your foot a little further away from the brakes. I used cable ties pulled real tight to hold the rubber in place however they did tend to move so I finished up using a bit of tie wire at the back of the pedal to hold the cable ties so they can't move out and off the end. I am thinking though that contact cement might be worthwhile. This certainly feels better and does help but is not a complete answer in all honesty. I think I need to also shorten the brake cylinder rod ends. Rather than mess with the existing ones. I think I will make new ones slightly shorter so the brake pedal leans a little forward. By making new ones I can the revert to the originals if required for any reason at any time. The rubber will stay though as I like it much better and it stops wearing the powder coating off.
Rex.
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