Mark Allanson
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| posted on 6/8/03 at 03:22 PM |
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How do I join all these bits then?
I am planning to use sierra pedals, and want to know how others have connected the brake pedal to the master cylinder?
I have removed all the bits from the servo and my first impressions are to bore out and thread the longer rod and then externally thread the smaller
one to make it length adjustable - is there an easier/better/safer way of doing it?
What is the optimimal distance of the pedals from the floor, I know foot size will probably determine this, but has anyone regretted a pedal setting
and will allow me to benefit from their mistake!
Thanks in anticipation
Mark
 
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James
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| posted on 6/8/03 at 04:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
I am planning to use sierra pedals, and want to know how others have connected the brake pedal to the master cylinder?
I have removed all the bits from the servo and my first impressions are to bore out and thread the longer rod and then externally thread the smaller
one to make it length adjustable - is there an easier/better/safer way of doing it?
What is the optimimal distance of the pedals from the floor, I know foot size will probably determine this, but has anyone regretted a pedal setting
and will allow me to benefit from their mistake!
Thanks in anticipation
Mark
I've just finished mine using Sierra and Micra bits but unfortunately my parents have had the indecency to take their camera with them on
holiday! 
I'll see if I can borrow one!
Cheers,
James
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James
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| posted on 6/8/03 at 04:27 PM |
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P.S. Are you going for top or floor mount pedals? And/or were you planning on using the Sierra ones or making new?
Cheers,
James
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 6/8/03 at 05:28 PM |
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I have had an exiting day (need to get out more perhaps?). I was worried about the pedals but it has gone together like Lego.
I have taken out the bushes and cut them in half, to make the pedals closer together, now 50mm gap between the pedal rubbers. This means the pedals
will fit between the steering column and the tranny tunnel
 
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 6/8/03 at 05:35 PM |
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I have also used the primary rod to actuate the master cylinder, to stop it falling out I have fitted a bolt to take the strain off the brake lamp
switch. This gives me 33mm of travel for the piston, which looks right looking at the old marks on the rod.
This has gone together so smoothly, I think I must have overlooked something. Please tell me now before I weld it all in at the weekend!
 
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 6/8/03 at 05:39 PM |
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Everything together, too simple to be OK?
 
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JoelP
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| posted on 6/8/03 at 06:37 PM |
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looking at that, its just dawned on me that the brake switch is missing on mine. is that where its meant to go?
must say it looks a lot better than mine. If the brake pedal is adjustable (i'm gonna do trial and error) and the gaps are SVA good, and
mountings and steering all work, what can possibly go wrong?!
remember you need the right tilt on the cylinder and fluid container...
[Edited on 6/8/03 by JoelP]
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chrisg
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| posted on 6/8/03 at 06:55 PM |
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Looking at your piccy's brought back memories of trying to set those evil "quadrant" type clutch pedals (the yellow bit)
they've had some nails and skin off me! Can't understand why Ford ditched the old adjuster and lock nut (on the other end of the cable)
simplicity it's self. Bloody so called self adjusters never work any way.
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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stats
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| posted on 9/8/03 at 08:00 PM |
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Ihave just taken the pedal assmbly out of my sierra and know what you mean about skin and nails
Has anybody used the servo off the the sierra??
Thanks
Stats
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JoelP
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| posted on 9/8/03 at 09:34 PM |
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i chopped the servo up out of curiosity! many reckon it isnt needed, the book as well, so im just going with the crowd! when you get it out you
realise the clutch has something you can press to get more slack! I nearly ended up sawing the cable off....
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Northy
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| posted on 12/8/03 at 06:48 PM |
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Mark,
Looks very similar to how its done on the Avon. Not sure if thats a good thing or a bad thing
Tiger give you a machined rod that fits between the master cylinder and pedal, and does the same as yours.
On the Avon, you have to shorten and straighten the pedals, but I guess you knew that didn't you? 
Graham
Catching up after my Honeymoon
Graham
Website under construction. Help greatfully received as I don't really know what I'm doing!
"If a man says something in the woods and there are no women there, is he still wrong?"
Built 2L 8 Valve Vx Powered Avon
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 12/8/03 at 06:58 PM |
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I have not had to shorten the pedals at all, I have altered the spacing and relocated the clutch cable tube so it is still in line with the quadrant.
I have altered the angle of the U shape of the clutch pedal so it does not foul the tranny tunnel - looks like grew there now
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Chris_R
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| posted on 9/7/04 at 06:20 PM |
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what's everyone done about the stop for the self adjuster behind the clutch pedal? Surely if the pedal moves that needs to move too, or does it?
A bit of slapstick never hurt anyone.
http://www.chris.renney.dsl.pipex.com/
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 9/7/04 at 07:22 PM |
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I just left the whole lot standard sierra
 
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If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Chris_R
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| posted on 9/7/04 at 07:55 PM |
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I like the idea of not having to straighten the pedals. Does it all still mate up ok? The self adjuster I mean. Oh, and when you say you cut the
bushes in half, is that the one on the clutch and the brake pedal, or just the clutch?
Cheers,
Chris.
[Edited on 9/7/04 by Chris_R]
A bit of slapstick never hurt anyone.
http://www.chris.renney.dsl.pipex.com/
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 9/7/04 at 09:31 PM |
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You have to keep the brake pedal in its original position so it still mates up with the master cylinder. I cut the clutch one in half and half either
side of the pedal to move the clutch pedat about 20mm closer to the brake
 
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If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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