Pedal Install Too Difficult?
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Race Director
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From: JawJa
Pedal Install Too Difficult?
How many found that installing the Elite pedals were just too much trouble and wouldn't choose to do it again? Or, sorry you did it in the first place. Even with the good directions, alot seemed frustrated.
And the looseness or play in the pedal seemed to be hit and miss.
And the looseness or play in the pedal seemed to be hit and miss.
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I first tried a different pedal that matched a tad bit better IMO but it was a lousy design since it re-used the same retaining pin. That pin is a press-fit and was a royal PITA to try and put back in. It was so tight in the first place to remove, I had to use a c-clamp and open ended socket because pliers would not do the trick.
By the time I got fed-up with it I just stuck the plastic pedal back on and ordered the Elite pedal. I should have ordered that one in the first place. What a breeze to install compared to that other one. It's really not a big deal once you get the stock pedal out.
My only gripe is my workboot soles get caught in the ribs on the pedal, but they also got caught on the factory plastic pedal too. My running shoes have no problems. I don't notice any unnecessary movement or play with the pedal either and at least with their screw-pin I know it's not going anywhere.
By the time I got fed-up with it I just stuck the plastic pedal back on and ordered the Elite pedal. I should have ordered that one in the first place. What a breeze to install compared to that other one. It's really not a big deal once you get the stock pedal out.
My only gripe is my workboot soles get caught in the ribs on the pedal, but they also got caught on the factory plastic pedal too. My running shoes have no problems. I don't notice any unnecessary movement or play with the pedal either and at least with their screw-pin I know it's not going anywhere.
Instructor
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From: Norton Shores MI
We've installed the quality made Elite pedals on both our C6's without any problem. Use a small pair of vise grips to get ahold of the accelerator pedal pin and wiggle/pull. Out it comes and you're just about there. Replacement is a bit tricky and we used a small mirror to assist. The dead pedal is a no brainer. You won't be sorry you got them and the look/feel is terrific. 
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From: Daytona Beach FL
We've installed the quality made Elite pedals on both our C6's without any problem. Use a small pair of vise grips to get ahold of the accelerator pedal pin and wiggle/pull. Out it comes and you're just about there. Replacement is a bit tricky and we used a small mirror to assist. The dead pedal is a no brainer. You won't be sorry you got them and the look/feel is terrific.
I saw a post someone else made to use a socket just large enough to go over the head of the pin on that side, then use a C-clamp. Put the anvil of the C-clamp on the socket and screw the other side down on the pin to push it right out into the empty space in the socket. Took about 20 seconds to get the pin out doing it that way!
Good luck - I love my elite pedals!!!
Bob
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From: Orange County CA
I used a "C" clamp too. The pin was out in less than 30 seconds.
Got the wide "heel & toe" gas pedal and the dead pedal. They are both very nicely made and feel great underfoot.
Because of my old fashioned way of "heel & toe" downshifting, I modified the mounting angle on the gas pedal. Also, put in a plastic spacer in which totaly eliminated the play and slop. While I was at it, replaced the pin entirely with a very thin, long bolt and nut from the hardware store $.60. Very easy to remove and install the pedal now.
(I removed and installed it multiple times to get the spacers right)
Got the wide "heel & toe" gas pedal and the dead pedal. They are both very nicely made and feel great underfoot.
Because of my old fashioned way of "heel & toe" downshifting, I modified the mounting angle on the gas pedal. Also, put in a plastic spacer in which totaly eliminated the play and slop. While I was at it, replaced the pin entirely with a very thin, long bolt and nut from the hardware store $.60. Very easy to remove and install the pedal now.
(I removed and installed it multiple times to get the spacers right)
Le Mans Master
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '09
I used the C-clamp method also, but forgot about the socket part and got frustrated because it was hard to get my old bod down there. My 12-year-old took over and had it off it two minutes. The install was not too bad, hard part was getting the pin through the spring. No play if you seat the spring in the slot on the pin. Very happy with it.