Brake Pedal Pad

[Scrap]

What's a good way to remove the rubber pad from the oval shaped bolt on brake pedal on my 57 FL? It seems to be bonded to the steel. (not the slip on style with the slot on the side). Is it easier to replace the pad and the metal backing plate? I see pads for sale, I have not seen the pedal. Didn't see one on the V-Twin or JP website.
Thanks

[58flh]

Scrap--replace pad! would be the best way to go.

[Cotten]

Scrap!

Beware that the common Made-in-India reproductions are less than durable.

....Cotten

[RUBONE]

Scrap,
They are made in one piece, the pad is non-removable.
Robbie

[Scrap]

Scrap,
They are made in one piece, the pad is non-removable.
Robbie

Any idea where to get a decent one?

[Limey_Dave]

These any good?

http://www.flatlandmotorcyclecompany.co ... dview.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Scrap]

These any good?

http://www.flatlandmotorcyclecompany.co ... dview.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks, guess I will have to put some time in grinding off the existing pad.

[hplhd]

These any good?

http://www.flatlandmotorcyclecompany.co ... dview.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

i have not used these pads but i've bought allot of parts from kurt when it was 45partsdepot. good guy and good to deal with.

[Limey_Dave]

These any good?

http://www.flatlandmotorcyclecompany.co ... dview.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks, guess I will have to put some time in grinding off the existing pad.

Sorry,I don't understand what you have to grind.This is a 45 pedal,but I think the toe part should look the same on yours,with the slot in.




The rubber pads are an accesory,that have studs on the back that go through the slot,and are fixed with a nut.

[Scrap]

These any good?

http://www.flatlandmotorcyclecompany.co ... dview.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks, guess I will have to put some time in grinding off the existing pad.

Sorry,I don't understand what you have to grind.This is a 45 pedal,but I think the toe part should look the same on yours,with the slot in.




The rubber pads are an accesory,that have studs on the back that go through the slot,and are fixed with a nut.

I see, I thought they were just the rubber pads, I see it's the complete pedal. They look fine, do they seem to be substantial?
Thanks

[Limey_Dave]

I don't understand "complete pedal",look on the back/under side of the toe end of your pedal,if there's a nut,undo it,and the old pad should pull off.
I got my pads years ago from a Dutch supplier,but the ones I linked to should be ok.
They say "FMC Approved" which means Kurt didn't have them made,but he's happy with the quality.

[Huck]

I love that old crusty HD stuff, send your cast offs to me I'll run them! At least make sure they end up in a milk crate somewhere so I have a chance at it

[Cotten]

Folks,

The pads shown in the previous photos are of noticeably different construction than the flimsy productions I mentioned.

....Cotten

[awander]

scrap, what you are calling the pedal is what Limey Dave is calling the pad-the metal thing with a bolt on one side,and a rubber surface on the other side.

What Limey Dave is calling the pedal is the big metal thing that pivots, which the above part bolts to.

[RUBONE]

Brake pedal pads used to be available from auto parts stores. I even used to buy Balkamp brand from NAPA. Same shape and mounting as H-D, sometimes with the same pattern , sometimes ribbed. To make the clutch rear pedal you just sawed off the end of the oval. H-D undoubtedly purchased them from a vendor, they did not make their own!
Robbie