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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 | I have difficulty keeping pedal pads on my brake and clutch pedals, especially the brake. It is because I have to bend my leg in a weird fashion to rest my foot on the pedal. It does not sit on square. I am on my second set of pads but they always come off. I had considered gluing them as the PO did but they still slip off. I was even considering drilling two small holes and running small bolts through. Any ideas? | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,828 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 9,828 | I'd go with glue. Probably some sort of construction adhesive. That stuff DOESN'T come off. Be sure to get everything clean before attempting to glue the pads on.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,442 | Second on the construction adhesive. Make sure you let it completely dry before you put any pressure on it.ðŸ›
Martin
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,429 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,429 | I went a different way and used self adhesive non-slip stuff I got at Home Depot. Don't remember the name of it. I think it might be meant for stair treads. I applied to the metal and trimmed to fit. It has held up nicely for several years now. No slipping either when your feet are wet.
Dennis
40 Chevy 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,638 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,638 | Why not put two black zip ties on each side of the pads? They might even lay in the grooves. Put the connector on the backside and trim it off flush.
Chuck
1950 Chevy 1/2 ton (all original)
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 | Dennis is that to replace the pads?
Chuck I like that idea too. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,429 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,429 | Bill, I used it instead of the pads.
Dennis
40 Chevy 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,952 | Thanks Dennis. For the moment I have opted to using tie wraps and will see. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 217 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 217 | I'm on my second repro set of pads, and this last time I put them on I took my angle grinder and made the metal a little smaller. I also used contact cement. Just noticed the upper right corner of the brake pad was coming slightly loose, the clutch pedal is fine. So, I'll see what develops. If they don't come off I'll just get a little more glue in that upper corner. It seems the repro pads are too small? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,109 | I used electrical tape that I get free somewhere.  I have lots.
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