How to adjust brake pedal on H D Softail Sport Glide

[@RevelatorAlf]

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[@ansiaaa]

after installing forward controls, I asked to adjust the brake pedal on my Low Rider S at my local HD official dealer and they told me it was impossibile... thank you for explaining how to do this!

[@RevelatorAlf]

ansiaaa you’re welcome. Cheers

[@risanch]

As new HD owner and with short legs, this helps immensely. thank you

[@brianh4104]

Thank you for the great tip. I Just had a Rinehart 2into1 exhaust installed by my Harley dealer and they didn’t even bother to check clearance between brake pedal and muffler shield (they are constantly touching when brake is at rest) I will fix this myself today. Thanks again and keep up the great videos!

[@RevelatorAlf]

Thanks Brian. Cheers

[@chriscourtland6405]

Just done my Sport Glide pedal - to move it down first slacken the nut a couple of turns or more before removing the pin, then you can wind the clevis in. Now my brake pedal is under my foot where it should be. Previously my foot was hanging off the side of the peg because the pedal was in the way.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Good stuff

[@jman4995]

Exactly what I needed but my exhaust is in the way. Can’t move the pedal enough to rotate the adjustment. 2007 ultra classic.

[@setikbr5452]

On the Harley Night Train 2007 type there is no THREAT on the lever to make up n down, how do you adjust it ??

[@bikesandbeagles]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@natedean5815]

Cheers from across the pond

[@imdonenomas1129]

I need to raise up my brake pedal on my sportster 48. I hope it's a similar process

[@toddwmeyer]

Great explanation, thanks!

[@mattb7970]

The most forward adjustment is about 5 mills on the piston rod, which gives you a fair amount at the pedal

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yes indeed. Cheers

[@paulhorvath9784]

Truly Grateful Alf,,Perfect.. Half an inch coming up..Thanks Again..

[@RevelatorAlf]

Cheers Paul

[@reddog907]

Hey Alf, sorry to rain on your parade but in order to unwind the u bracket, you do need to remove the the brake pedal arm you also have to loosen the jam nut that sits against the u bracket , I un wound it and the brake pedal arm was pretty much the same. Putting the pin back in was almost a two man job because now the hole does not line up it’s bloody tricky. I ended turning the u bracket back in but if you want to turn it in more you have to turn the jamb nut in which puts more pressure on the spring that is inside the rubber boot. So that was three hours of my life I will never get back , so the net result is the pedal cannot be adjusted , I am back where I started .

[@RevelatorAlf]

Oh that’s odd. It wasn’t that much for me and I found it did adjust it. Yes it’s tight in there but there should be some slight movement. Ok thanks for letting us know

[@reddog907]

RevelatorAlf Hey Alf, not to be a bug but maybe one of your videos could show the brake pedal adjustment, I enjoy your videos they are very explanatory. Cheers

[@dougmedrano499]

Good job mate👏🏼

[@RevelatorAlf]

Cheers

[@roncoburn7771]

Great video good job for the novice

[@louhmx1136]

RA - Another video that I must thank you for making. How many miles on your SG?

[@RevelatorAlf]

Thanks so much. Glad you found it useful

[@jwillard1971]

Thank you sir! Good video

[@RevelatorAlf]

Thanks so much. Cheers

[@DVDsNFC]

Will be checking that out I want to set mine to go forward/down cheers

[@RevelatorAlf]

Yep hope it works out for you. Cheers

[@jameshutchens3393]

Tryed that to a 03 heritage it don’t work I hate how I have to lift leg up to hit the rear brake

[@RevelatorAlf]

Hmmm I wonder if there is another way to do it in an 03

[@Sandro-ir4vk]

Thank you!

[@reddog907]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Alf, I did not think it could be adjusted, so I bought a brake pedal arm that is from a fat bob. That worked as far as the angle but the pedal was too small for my foot, so I went back to the original pedal arm. The factory angle sucks as your sitting there and your toes are pointing to the sky, hard on the ankle , well thanks again for the tip I will give it a try . I got my heat shields powder coated just wiring for it to warm up to re install them , they look amazing all in black, not a fan of chrome.

[@RevelatorAlf]

Ah fantastic. Hope it works out for you. Yes I’ve got to say I’m not keen on the chrome either

[@reddog907]

When I get my heat shields back on I’ll send you some pics

[@RevelatorAlf]

@@reddog907 Great look forward to that

[@ramimator]

Very informative....thanks a lot Alf

[@RevelatorAlf]

Glad it helped Rami. Cheers

[@James-tt7vg]

Thumbs Down !!!

[@RevelatorAlf]

Three exclamation marks too. I can top that!!!!!

[@ryanroy2550]

Thank you!

[@RevelatorAlf]

cheers