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[KuRi]

Hi!

I think my rear brake lever is a little low and I would like to raise it up a little. I have found this entry on the zero manual wiki:

https://zeromanual.com/wiki/Gen2/Rear_Brake_Actuator

But I am so sorry I don't fully understand what should I do to fix it.

- What is the pin? The piece that keeps the pedal attached to the cylinder mechanism?
- What is the clevis? I can't find a suitable translation to Spanish for that word xD
- Rotate the shaft... Sorry I don't know how

Do you have a video of this procedure?

Thanks!!!

[TheRan]

The pin is the part that connects the brake pedal to the clevis, which is the fork shaped part that goes either side of the sheet metal pedal. Remove the pin, loosen the lock nut above the clevis, then turn the clevis counter clockwise while holding the shaft in place to move it further down on the shaft (closer to the ground) and raise the pedal up. Then tighten the lock nut back up to hold the clevis in place and put the pin back in.

[KuRi]

Ah, much more clearer now, thanks!!!

To be able to rotate the clevis I need to remove the pedal, do I? Just after removing the pin, I should be able to remove the cylinder than hold the pedal in place, remove the pedal, rotate the clevis and then connect the pedal again... is this correct?

[TheRan]

I haven't actually done it, just going off looking at the photos. You may be able to just undo the lock nut and then rotate the rod itself (clockwise), with the clevis still attached to the pedal that will hold it in place for you. Doing it this way you'll also be able to see exactly what height the pedal will be without having to keep putting the pin back in to check.

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

The pin is the part that connects the brake pedal to the clevis, which is the fork shaped part that goes either side of the sheet metal pedal. Remove the pin, loosen the lock nut above the clevis, then turn the clevis counter clockwise while holding the shaft in place to move it further down on the shaft (closer to the ground) and raise the pedal up. Then tighten the lock nut back up to hold the clevis in place and put the pin back in.

Very nicely put. I've updated the article with what you've added in terms of detail and clarity.

Thanks for this thread - I knew the procedure was incomplete so far and did my best to make it usable. I want to encourage anyone to speak up about confusion so we can improve the manual.

[KuRi]

One additional question: What if I wanted the lever to act sooner without setting it higher? Is that possible?