toogrumpy Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Finally got my "Spec B" Auto pedals installed. These are factory subaru brake and gas pedal. They were ordered from Japanparts.com. The dead pedal was from mastro wrx. Not the easiest to install but worth the time. Life is short - be happy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 how long did the order take to get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuksob03 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I just ordered the same set from japanparts.com last thursday and they're already showing up in customs in chicago. Shipment date was the 11th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuksob03 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Whoa damn, they're here now. Very quick shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBoy Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 ooh.. i like those. time to order me some... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuksob03 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 toogrumpy, How the hell do you get this brake pedal on? I've been fighting with it for 20 minutes and have gotten nowhere. When I try to slide it on from the bottom, I'm unable to get the top lip over the metal pedal. When I try from the top first, can't get the bottom. What a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDDAD Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Looks great, just like mine.. gas pedal was a P.I.T.A to intsall, felt like I was going to break something. ...when death calls, Im good. I got caller ID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDDAD Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 toogrumpy, How the hell do you get this brake pedal on? I've been fighting with it for 20 minutes and have gotten nowhere. When I try to slide it on from the bottom, I'm unable to get the top lip over the metal pedal. When I try from the top first, can't get the bottom. What a pain. I put the bottom on first the used a small flat head screwdriver and worked the top rubber out. Its a pain too. ...when death calls, Im good. I got caller ID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuksob03 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Thanks AWDDAD, that was my plan but am struggling to get the room to pull it. Back to the driveway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Thanks AWDDAD, that was my plan but am struggling to get the room to pull it. Back to the driveway! A stubby flat blade screwdriver gives you room, plus if you've got some kind of small mirror it'll help you see what you're actually doing on the back side of the brake pedal (good lighting helps too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuksob03 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 ok got the brake pedal on after a few more minutes. Now onto the gas pedal, drilling still required for the pin in the oem ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 no drilling required. I need to eat first, but I'll be back to post soon with regard to the gas pedal. MUCH better way to do it than drill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuksob03 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Thanks Brady, but just finished it up. Ended up pounding the crap out of the pin with a hammer to get it out. Took longer than expected, but it definitely looks better. Now just have to get a dead pedal to finish it off. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 aww ... Oh well, if anyone else searches this ... place the ROD (metal rod) for the pedal on a board and use a bolt or something to hammer the pin about flush with the pedal. You need not put any pressure or force on the pedal itself. Once the pin is out this far, put the pin in a vise or clamp to close the teeth together. Then just work the rod off the pin and the pedal will come easily with it. I had to reposition the pin two or three times, but this was fairly simple. Then just put the new pedal in place and work the pin back into the rod. Finally, place the rod on a board again and use a bolt to hammer pin back in place. Was pretty simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuksob03 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 That's pretty much what I did, except used a flathead screwdriver and concrete steps. Definitely wish I would have had access to a vise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 That's pretty much what I did, except used a flathead screwdriver and concrete steps. Definitely wish I would have had access to a vise. I think locking Pliers would also do the trick, fwiw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 subcribe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuksob03 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I think locking Pliers would also do the trick, fwiw. Stuck in the transition phase from college to adult life, so tool access is limited to my $130 craftsman set and the random tool picked up to fix things around my apartment as things pop up. Tried channel locks, but the thing was not moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toogrumpy Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 I did not reuse the "pin" for the gas pedal. I used a bolt and a locking nut. The brake pedal was a pain, but I put the bottom on first and then used a srewdriver (after putting it through my finger a few times) to put on the top. Life is short - be happy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Stuck in the transition phase from college to adult life, so tool access is limited to my $130 craftsman set and the random tool picked up to fix things around my apartment as things pop up. Tried channel locks, but the thing was not moving. I hear ya there. Having access to the parents' garage is nice. Usually they just assume I'm being resourceful and saving a trip to the dealer. Sometimes they wonder why the hell I'm taking my new car apart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim1969 Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 are these more or less slippery than the stock black ones when wet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuksob03 Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Maybe just a little more slippery, but not enough to make me concerned about making a quick stop or anything. Then again, it may just be how my bottom of my shoes are designed. Very similar to the pegs on the pedals (mine are not pink btw, shoes or pedals). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I am definitely getting a set of these. How much were they? Do you hae a link to the page? Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firedawgs Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 OK, Got it. $49.98 for the set. That does not include the footrest??? http://www.japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?dealer=1&car=6&middle=2&small=13 Updated my vBGarage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuksob03 Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 nope, have to get the footrest from autospeed or ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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