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Old 04-17-2015, 04:13 PM   #1
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Are any of you guys using a spring to help your brake pedal all the way up. I saw the ones the vendors sell but wasn't exactly sure where they attach. I want to make sure my brake light doesn't stay on.
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Old 04-17-2015, 04:27 PM   #2
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They hook under the brake pedal and around the pivot with the spring running forward to the rear motor mount. Easy to hook up but hard to describe.
It looks a little hokey but seems to work
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yes many use it, it attaches to the motor mount and then the brake pedal, You can download the instructions in a pdf from mikes affordable..
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Old 04-17-2015, 04:31 PM   #4
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As always.....thanks a bunch.
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Old 04-17-2015, 06:39 PM   #5
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They work very well. I bought one for my brake pedal and copied it and made one for my Clutch pedal.
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They work very well. I bought one for my brake pedal and copied it and made one for my Clutch pedal.
I'll put one on my clutch, also, then, "maybe" I can rest my foot there, WITHOUT riding on the release bearing?? With braces, it's hard to get my foot up there.
Does anyone make a HUGE version, that can LAUNCH me off the bed in the A.M.? HAVEN'T been able to teach the Dog to operate the K-CUP coffee machine BUT, he likes coffee, when I put FRENCH VANILLA creamer in it & cool it for him!!!
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I have the return spring on my brakes, works good. Bill W. if you find that HUGE one post where. I could use that sometimes.
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Old 04-18-2015, 09:53 AM   #8
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I have the return spring on my brakes, works good. Bill W. if you find that HUGE one post where. I could use that sometimes.
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Old 04-18-2015, 10:23 AM   #9
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DAD you always bring a smile to my face and brighten my day. keepem coming


a prpoerly set up and maintained braking system does not needf a stinkin band aide spring
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DAD you always bring a smile to my face and brighten my day. keepem coming


a prpoerly set up and maintained braking system does not needf a stinkin band aide spring
Don't you guys know that spring should be holding the brake rods.
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Old 04-18-2015, 02:02 PM   #11
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