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Old 06-14-2010, 11:19 AM
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I would like to move my brake pedal down and out some has anyone installed the E-Z Brake pedal. It almost looks to low and forward from their website?
 
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yep. on a Fatboy. works great. I've got HarleyGoodies extensions and touring pans on it.
 
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one of the best mods I've done-- much better access to the brake and way more comfortable
 
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Originally Posted by aviator
yep. on a Fatboy. works great. I've got HarleyGoodies extensions and touring pans on it.
I dont need the brake pedal moved forward, i need it moved out
about 3/4".
I can only grab a little corner of the brake pedal with my toe.
Not very good if i gotta really lay into the rear brake.

someone told me not to get the ez brake pedal because they tend to flex
when braking. is that true?
 
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Originally Posted by creatv1
one of the best mods I've done-- much better access to the brake and way more comfortable
can you post pics ? preferably from the back looking forward so we can see placement of the foot pad in relation to the floorboard.

thanx.
 
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Find a bigger brake pedal pad. I just got some Joker machine pegs that I am going to mount on the brake. It is about twice the length of the stock brake pedal pad. I'll report back once I actually get it mounted. It's gonna take some fab work. I am sure someone makes a wider pad. Lemme look around. Or you could just redrill and move your current one out if you have a bolt on instead of the stock rubber.

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I put an EZ brake on my bike in early May.
It works great, although you do need to get used to the new pedal position.For the first week or two it felt like my rear brakes were mushy because the pedal is moved both forward and down. You will not be used to pushing your pedal down so far to stop.
I like the extra space and I think the new location is more natural (at least once you get used to it).
I have not noticed any issues due to flimsy construction.
There is however a trick to removing the pin from your brake link when you go to install it. No matter what make extended brake you buy be sure to search the installation threads. Best 15 minutes I ever spent. (Ok, maybe not the very "best"). Otherwise you may end up beating your head against the wall...
 
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Originally Posted by mag11581
I dont need the brake pedal moved forward, i need it moved out
about 3/4".
I can only grab a little corner of the brake pedal with my toe.
Not very good if i gotta really lay into the rear brake.
Yes, if you are like me, the air cleaner cover keeps you from getting your whole foot on the brake pedal since you have bend your leg outwards.
 
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Originally Posted by DeLuxeLady
Yes, if you are like me, the air cleaner cover keeps you from getting your whole foot on the brake pedal since you have bend your leg outwards.
thats exactly the problem.
i was looking for a slimmer aircleaner cover , but havent been able to find one yet.
i was going to install a SE Heavy Breather AC but dealer told me it will still interfere with my leg.
 


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