FlyRye Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Has anyone installed a rudder pedal boots from Aero Comfort? I have recently ordered a johnson bar boot and rudder pedal boot from Aero Comfort. The install for the johnson bar boot and the co-pilot rudder pedal boots has gone well. Since the co-pilot side does not have brakes, the boots simple went right over the rods. I have yet to install the pilot side rudder pedal boot. It seems that the boots opening is not big enough to go over the entire pedal assembly. Does anyone have any experience with the installation? Do I have to remove the pedals itself in order to fit the boots over the rods? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor05121 Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I believe my mechanic's had to remove the assembly to put the boots on, I'm not too sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Peace Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 11 minutes ago, FlyRye said: Has anyone installed a rudder pedal boots from Aero Comfort? I have recently ordered a johnson bar boot and rudder pedal boot from Aero Comfort. The install for the johnson bar boot and the co-pilot rudder pedal boots has gone well. Since the co-pilot side does not have brakes, the boots simple went right over the rods. I have yet to install the pilot side rudder pedal boot. It seems that the boots opening is not big enough to go over the entire pedal assembly. Does anyone have any experience with the installation? Do I have to remove the pedals itself in order to fit the boots over the rods? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Ryan This was done on mine about 2 years ago. My mechanic did it and I remember we had a discussion that he did not take the pedals off. I have enclosed a picture. I remember him saying it was a pain in the ass and he was not sure if he did it right. They probably could have come up more. We also replaced the black back piece on the firewall as you can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LANCECASPER Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Shoot Hector at Aero Comfort an e-mail and ask him. aerohec01@hotmail.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 Hector at Aero comfort is customer service royalty. The kind of guy that wants you to have the right answers about the product you bought. My plane came with all the boots and leather stuff when it was new... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike20papa Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I replaced them on my A model. The entire job is all about accessing the several #4 sheet metal screws that hold the alumn. bent plate down that the booties are glued to. You will need to remove the seats, put the trim all the way forward to get the yokes out of the way. Then wedge yourself in the foot compartment with a small screw driver .. if your mechanic (or you) are over 6 ft and 190 lbs .. there may not be enough cuss words available to get the job done. I found myself having to invent a few .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted January 30, 2017 Report Share Posted January 30, 2017 I did them on my e a few years ago when I redid the interior. I'm old and fat and it was no fun at all. It seems like I left one or two screws out, declared victory and left the field of battle for band aids and liniment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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