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Old 09-26-2008 | 05:34 AM
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Default Pedal Kit Install (Brake pedal problems)

I tried installing the pedal kit yesterday on my '09 R/T (automatic). The gas pedal was cake, but the brake pedal is giving me trouble. I suppose it's my gorilla fingers, but I'm having trouble getting the top rubber lip over the pedal. I've tried soap, vaseline and WD-40. Any tips or tricks on how to do this? Thanks much.
Old 09-26-2008 | 06:51 AM
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Put it in boiling water for a second or 2 then try it. The rubber gets really flexable and goes right on, i did mine in 2 min like that.
Old 09-26-2008 | 08:55 PM
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Gonna take more then 2 seconds in hot water try more like 30..
Old 09-26-2008 | 09:11 PM
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The brake pedal was a duzzy. I have collected tools for most my life and it took a darn butter knife to chase the top on.
Old 09-27-2008 | 05:24 AM
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I used a homedepot paint can opener along with a screwdriver. You can hold firm with one hand and slide paint can opener in and pull out the rubber lip on the pad using leverage form the steel pedal.
Old 09-27-2008 | 05:40 PM
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I appreciate all the tips. Holy crap, I needed a couple of days for my sore fingers to heal. Thanks again.
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