Simjack Pro Replace Brass bushing by Bearing

Written By: Sebastien Plante
  • Comments: 15
Simjack Pro Replace Brass bushing by Bearing

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

8

Time Required

30 minutes

Introduction

This is a quick tutorial on how to replace the brass bushing by Bearing.

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    • There's no spring on the brake pedal.

    • Just pull it with your finger, pretty easy to remove.

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    • Just unscrew both M6 screw using the 5mm Allen Key.

    • If one screw is jammed and make the whole thing turn, just re-tight the other one and try again. Should be fine after that.

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    • Just push or pull the middle tube then push the bushing out.

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    • Add the bearing into the hole flange facing "outside".

    • Add a M5 1mm washing on the bearing, on the flanged part (facing outside).

    • 1mm washer is important.

    • You may use a dot of grease to keep the washer from falling.

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    • Add the M5 bolt with a washer on it,

    • Make sure the washer on the bearing is still there, it's very important. You can use a flat screw driver to help you push it at the right place.

    • The internal and external washer dosent need to be precise 1mm. Only the one in the "middle".

    12mm and 16mm M5s were too short for me - I think a 20mm might work better?

    This might also be due to manufacturing variance but i was able to fit 2 x 1mm washers into one side, and 1 x 1mm washer in the other for the brake and throttle pedals.

    Thank you for the guide!

    Darren Wong -

    Maybe it was my error from my notes, I will take measurement and adjust the BOM if needed.

    But yeah, just fit whatever fit in there, it's not precise ! :)

    Sebastien Plante -

    Updated the boom to M5x20mm, you were right. Not sure why I writed x12mm.

    Washer should be the same on both side to keep everything "straight". When tighting, they will both squeeze together and be equal on both side.

    Sebastien Plante -

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    • Add the washer and a M5 Nylon nuts.

    • You will have to push the bolt back a little to fit the nut.

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    • Tight everything, very tight.

    • Nothing should be moving, except the pedals on the bearing. If it's not moving, maybe your bearing is not 1mm or it has fallen.

    • You may see a little "play" from the bearing into the metal plate, but it was minimal for me. You could add some glue to force it still into place.

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    • Only for clutch and gas pedals.

    • Just place the spring back into place. You may use a little flat screw driver for help.

Author

Sebastien Plante

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12 comments

Washers need to be 1mm or 0,1mm ? https://www.loziska-rc.com/85440090?sear... will these be good?

Tibor Kottmann -

1mm exactly, that's about the space left between the bearing and the plate.

edit : Yes those should be fine.

Sebastien Plante -

Hi,

You mention F605ZZ (14x5x4mm) but all F605ZZ I find are 14x5x5mm.

Are you sure yours are 4mm wide ?

Thanks in advance and excellent idea and guide by the way !

Jérôme Ventribout -

they are indeed 5mm wide, my bad. I will correct the post !

Sebastien Plante -

Is it necessary to lubricate any of these components? I happen to have a 'WD-40 Specialist PTFE Dry Lube' lying around, not sure If I should use it. Thanks!

Lymark -

No, bearing should already be greased and it will be the only thing that create the movement.

Sebastien Plante -

If you use two 6 i.d 8 o.d bearing sleeves you can use 8x14 flanged bearings without a need for any 1mm shim or having any slop between the bearing and hardware. Just use a bolt and nut and an extra bearing when pressing the sleeves into the bearings until the sleeve is even in the bearing and it should be 1 mm sticking out both sides. No need to fumble around with washers.

tyler mackenzie -

Can you share photos of your bearing mod? I'm curious about the sleeves.

Spencer Beaudoin -

Can I use MF148ZZ (8mm) bearings?

JG Loc (JGL25) -

Good guide, but I needed to use my hammer a lot. My suggestion is to disassemble each pedal entirely once it's out of its base, for avoiding the risk of bending it in the process of using Jeremy Clarckson methods

Piereligio Di Sante -

Who sells these kits??

Oneroadkingman -

No that I know off... but it's all off shelf items you should be able to get at Amazon or other sellers.

Sebastien Plante -