Brake Bias Cable
Discussion
Has anyone been able to install a brake bias cable without interferring with the accelerator pedal? I'm almost ready to design an overhead throttle pedal. We're using the front mounting holes for the brake pedal, and the rear mounting holes for the throttle pedal in an attempt to get more room for the cable, but it appears it will still get hit by the throttle pedal as it nears full open.
The CanAm and I would appreciate any help
Jack
>>> Edited by USCANAM on Wednesday 9th October 01:06
The CanAm and I would appreciate any help
Jack
>>> Edited by USCANAM on Wednesday 9th October 01:06
Glad I'm not alone with this problem. Good thing about having a 5 hour time difference is I can read your replys, and go to the shop and work.
The kink idea sounds interesting, except for cutting and re-welding the accel rod which I never did like.
I made new brake and clutch pedal arms for the Cobra which were quite long and complex by first making a cardboard template of the arm shape. Then cut 2 of the shapes out of .062" steel plate. Then cut 1/4" square steel rod to go around the inside edge of arm to be used as a spacer for the 2 pieces. Edge weld everything together and you have a very light, strong arm, at any shape you want.
Will make some templates today with a kink to see if that works. Since the arm doesn't have to be as strong as a brake or clutch, 1/8" spacer should be enough.
If it appears that it will work, and since I'm not set up to post photos, if someone will offer, I'll send them to you to post.
Jack
The kink idea sounds interesting, except for cutting and re-welding the accel rod which I never did like.
I made new brake and clutch pedal arms for the Cobra which were quite long and complex by first making a cardboard template of the arm shape. Then cut 2 of the shapes out of .062" steel plate. Then cut 1/4" square steel rod to go around the inside edge of arm to be used as a spacer for the 2 pieces. Edge weld everything together and you have a very light, strong arm, at any shape you want.
Will make some templates today with a kink to see if that works. Since the arm doesn't have to be as strong as a brake or clutch, 1/8" spacer should be enough.
If it appears that it will work, and since I'm not set up to post photos, if someone will offer, I'll send them to you to post.
Jack
Greetings Chaps
Picking up on my post about coming up with a gas pedal with a kink today, we have decided to postpone it until next week for the following reasons. Ordered a Tilton remote assembly today, and no sense designing something until I know exactly how much the cable can be bent and still function. That will determine the jog in the arm.
The other reason is I sat in the CanAm today for the first time with the seat mounted on the runners and the pedals in position.
Several issues came up.
I'm 5'11", 195 lbs, and with the seat all the way back it was comfortable. Keep in mind this is a LHD, and that poses slightly different problems than a RHD.
My main want,or I should say necessity is a functioning dead pedal. I personally won't track it without one, and I can't see any long drives without one. When I built my Factory Five Cobra, it was an early one, and I spent months redesigning the cockpit because it was being built for the track, and from past experience I knew what I wanted. One of the things that had to be done was to widen the cockpit for the dead pedal. Best thing I ever did. Like the Ultima, the Cobra is a high torque, and won't require as much shifting as say my Formula Continental. Being able to brace yourself with your left foot makes driving so much easier, especially in low gear turns. I see this is more of a problem with the LHD, as space is limited on the left. Should be not problem with the RHDs.
What we're going to do is maintain the original pedal hinge points, but redesign the tops of the clutch and brake pedals so they favour the right. Then build a new gas pedal that cants to the right.I measured the Cobra and all four pedals need about 14.5" of space.
On the RHD cars, because the throttle pedal is close to the right side, there could be a problem with bending the bias cable, but I think it should have enough room. Will advise next week when I have one in my hands.
Jack
Picking up on my post about coming up with a gas pedal with a kink today, we have decided to postpone it until next week for the following reasons. Ordered a Tilton remote assembly today, and no sense designing something until I know exactly how much the cable can be bent and still function. That will determine the jog in the arm.
The other reason is I sat in the CanAm today for the first time with the seat mounted on the runners and the pedals in position.
Several issues came up.
I'm 5'11", 195 lbs, and with the seat all the way back it was comfortable. Keep in mind this is a LHD, and that poses slightly different problems than a RHD.
My main want,or I should say necessity is a functioning dead pedal. I personally won't track it without one, and I can't see any long drives without one. When I built my Factory Five Cobra, it was an early one, and I spent months redesigning the cockpit because it was being built for the track, and from past experience I knew what I wanted. One of the things that had to be done was to widen the cockpit for the dead pedal. Best thing I ever did. Like the Ultima, the Cobra is a high torque, and won't require as much shifting as say my Formula Continental. Being able to brace yourself with your left foot makes driving so much easier, especially in low gear turns. I see this is more of a problem with the LHD, as space is limited on the left. Should be not problem with the RHDs.
What we're going to do is maintain the original pedal hinge points, but redesign the tops of the clutch and brake pedals so they favour the right. Then build a new gas pedal that cants to the right.I measured the Cobra and all four pedals need about 14.5" of space.
On the RHD cars, because the throttle pedal is close to the right side, there could be a problem with bending the bias cable, but I think it should have enough room. Will advise next week when I have one in my hands.
Jack
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