Interior/Exterior Interior and exterior modifications for Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.

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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 06:56 AM
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Ok got some new peddals, the Gas one went on fine, since its plastic just screwed in
over the top, the clutch was also easy, plastic peddal, but the Break is metal, so
I tried to drill a hole, is their a special drill bit for metal, anyone else had issues
with the break, its it suppose to be metal? I have locking bolts that will
hole the new peddals on, but just needing a bit of help understanding how to
get holes in the metal break peddal. thanks
 
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 07:02 AM
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not sure if this helps, but these intructions were listed on a set selling on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2436218523


Approximate installation time: 20-30 minutes

Remove the rubber covers from the brake and clutch pedal.
Hold the aluminum pedal covers over the factory pedals and mark where the holes need to be drilled.
Gas & footrest: Drill the holes using a 1/8” or smaller drill bit, being careful not to get the holes too large. It is possible to turn the screws into the plastic without drilling pilot holes. Carefully turn the self-tapping screws (silver finish) into the factory pedals to tap the holes. Remove the screws and place the pedal covers onto the pedals and turn the screw back in to attach the aluminum pedals. Note: Some gas pedals may have a hard, thin plastic cover over a steel pedal. This plastic may not be thick enough to hold the self-tapping screws. In this case remove the plastic cover and install the Autovation gas pedal on top of the metal pedal.

Brake & clutch: Drill the holes with a 3/16” (.187”) drill bit. To make easier, pilot holes should be drilled first. Using loctite*, attach the pedals with the black machine screws and lock nuts.

* When attaching all screws / bolts / nuts / etc., use a medium or high strength threadlocker (blue or red Loctite); loctite not included.

Check that all pedals are securely attached.

Make sure all pedals have adequate clearance

Make sure the gas pedal does not contact the floor or floor mat

Re-Check all pedals after driving

Tips / Tricks:

Use new Cobalt drill bits

Use a cutting fluid (lubricant) on your drill bit

Use crazy glue to adhere the covers to pedals. After the glue dries you can use the holes as guides to prevent skating. Always be sure to use all the bolts provided in the kit.

Use a corded drill. If you are using a cordless drill make sure it is fully charged.

Notes:

The pedal covers are engineered to match the profile on your application.

The gas pedal is smooth so that your shoe will slide over its surface.

 
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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 11:39 AM
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I just installed metal pedals last week. They look great, but drilling the holes in the metal brake pedal is difficult. You don't really need a special bit, but it is very difficult to keep the drill steady when you start the hole...the bit will "skate" across the surface of the metal. Some advice:
1. Remove the rubber cover from the brake pedal to expose the metal surface
2. Mark the holes very carefully
3. Start with the smallest drill bit you own and drill in the center of marks
4. Drill several times over with successively larger bits until you reach the specified hole diameter
5. If your brake pedal requires 3 holes (like my CVT one did) then drill only 2 of the holes first, then mount the pedal with 2 screws, and then re-mark the 3rd hole to make sure it is located exactly right
6. You will generate lots of fine metallic dust, so cover the surrounding area
7. Check the curvature of the metal pedal to make sure that it matches the mounting surface before final mounting...if not quite right, then bend it
8. If the edges of your metal pedal cover are sharp, go ahead and file them smooth to your liking before final mounting
9. Use a good strong corded drill. I have read that a right-angle drill attachment makes it easier to reach down there in the confined space, but my normal power drill worked okay

Hope this helps. Good luck!
 
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