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Paul Bennett · 09-17-2018, 02:00 AM

When releasing the clutch my left shoe catches on/snags the side of the brake rubber pedal enough to pop it off.

Question: Is there any down side to using Gorilla Glue to keep the rubber pedals firmly in place? Alternative solution?

I've considered drilling a hole in the pedals and using one of those cast rubber pedals but they would add about 1/2"+ height to each pedal and my thigh already hits the steering wheel when I lift my foot onto the brake. And those round pedals would come close to touching. I envy those with a tilt wheel.

Thoughts appreciated.

mfagan · 09-17-2018, 02:30 AM

Every thing I have used Gorilla glue with has held !

Ford Freak · 09-17-2018, 07:55 AM

The only downside would be that it would be hard to remove if you had to sometime . I would go for it !

34pickup · 09-17-2018, 08:23 AM

Wear smaller shoes ☺

petehoovie · 09-17-2018, 12:10 PM

This stuff works really good > https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-GOOP-.../dp/B000CCID28

1931 flamingo · 09-17-2018, 12:30 PM

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"Form" the clutch pedal to the left a little or the brake pedal to the right a little................
Paul in CT

50fordcoupeman · 09-17-2018, 01:44 PM

Paul.........I use silicone sealer for glue when I think I might have ti take it apart again.

19Fordy · 09-17-2018, 01:53 PM

Paul, I think Merc pedals are different from the earlier years but, perhaps you can make an offset bracket with the offset you need to move either pedal to the left or right. The one below has a 1 1/2 in. offset. Weld the threaded stud in place. Use lock washers on both the rubber pedal and the offset piece. I would not want to rely on glue.

NOTE: Threads are 1/4 NPT. Not 1/2-20 as shown.

revkev6 · 09-17-2018, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Paul, I think Merc pedals are different from the earlier years but, perhaps you can make an offset bracket with the offset you need to move either pedal to the left or right. The one below has a 1 1/2 in. offset. Weld the threaded stud in place. Use lock washers on both the rubber pedal and the offset piece. I would not want to rely on glue.

early ford pedals use pipe threads FYI....

51 MERC-CT · 09-17-2018, 03:12 PM

To answer the question, can't think of any downside to glue except
as mentioned upon removal.
For those who do not know how the pads look or are attached, take a look.

Mart · 09-17-2018, 04:31 PM

You obviously need Marine Epoxy.

This is glue. Strong stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq2FTWPYpqw

19Fordy · 09-17-2018, 06:55 PM

revkev6 Thanks for that info. I learned something new.

19Fordy · 09-17-2018, 06:57 PM

Paul, I now think glue will work just fine. Even Contact Cement.

Jack E/NJ · 09-17-2018, 07:55 PM

PB>>>When releasing the clutch my left shoe catches on/snags the side of the brake rubber pedal enough to pop it off.>>>Alternative solution? >>>

34pickup>>>Wear smaller shoes>>>

Yes, different shoes might be the answer. A good podiatrist might also have an answer. Jack E/NJ

jack in san diego · 09-22-2018, 01:07 PM

I bought an offset pedal from Drake I think it was. Only problem was that it was a different thread than stock, had to drill the pedal bracket out to install the new one. Not stock, but it worked just fine. Good luck

09-17-2018, 02:00 AM	#1
Paul Bennett Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 628	Pedal Glue When releasing the clutch my left shoe catches on/snags the side of the brake rubber pedal enough to pop it off. Question: Is there any down side to using Gorilla Glue to keep the rubber pedals firmly in place? Alternative solution? I've considered drilling a hole in the pedals and using one of those cast rubber pedals but they would add about 1/2"+ height to each pedal and my thigh already hits the steering wheel when I lift my foot onto the brake. And those round pedals would come close to touching. I envy those with a tilt wheel. Thoughts appreciated.

09-17-2018, 02:30 AM	#2
mfagan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kaufman, TX Posts: 822	Re: Pedal Glue Every thing I have used Gorilla glue with has held ! __________________ Marvin Fagan 214-697-8430

09-17-2018, 07:55 AM	#3
Ford Freak Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pittsford NY. USA Posts: 1,096	Re: Pedal Glue The only downside would be that it would be hard to remove if you had to sometime . I would go for it !

09-17-2018, 08:23 AM	#4
34pickup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntsville Al Posts: 1,526	Re: Pedal Glue Wear smaller shoes ☺ __________________ Matt 24:36-41

09-17-2018, 12:10 PM	#5
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,078	Re: Pedal Glue This stuff works really good > https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-GOOP-.../dp/B000CCID28 __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

09-17-2018, 12:30 PM	#6
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Pedal Glue Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) "Form" the clutch pedal to the left a little or the brake pedal to the right a little................ Paul in CT

09-17-2018, 01:44 PM	#7
50fordcoupeman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: LaGrande Oregon Posts: 865	Re: Pedal Glue Paul.........I use silicone sealer for glue when I think I might have ti take it apart again.

09-17-2018, 03:12 PM	#10
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Pedal Glue To answer the question, can't think of any downside to glue except as mentioned upon removal. For those who do not know how the pads look or are attached, take a look. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES Last edited by 51 MERC-CT; 09-17-2018 at 04:00 PM.

09-17-2018, 04:31 PM	#11
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,745	Re: Pedal Glue You obviously need Marine Epoxy. This is glue. Strong stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq2FTWPYpqw

09-17-2018, 06:55 PM	#12
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,925	Re: Pedal Glue revkev6 Thanks for that info. I learned something new.

09-17-2018, 06:57 PM	#13
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,925	Re: Pedal Glue Paul, I now think glue will work just fine. Even Contact Cement. Last edited by 19Fordy; 09-17-2018 at 07:10 PM.

09-17-2018, 07:55 PM	#14
Jack E/NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,173	Re: Pedal Glue PB>>>When releasing the clutch my left shoe catches on/snags the side of the brake rubber pedal enough to pop it off.>>>Alternative solution? >>> 34pickup>>>Wear smaller shoes>>> Yes, different shoes might be the answer. A good podiatrist might also have an answer. Jack E/NJ

09-22-2018, 01:07 PM	#15
jack in san diego Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Cajon CA Posts: 73	Re: Pedal Glue I bought an offset pedal from Drake I think it was. Only problem was that it was a different thread than stock, had to drill the pedal bracket out to install the new one. Not stock, but it worked just fine. Good luck