What is the best way to stretch the new pedal cover over the brake pedal? Heat it in hot water first?
That is what I do. I boil water, plop in rubber parts, then use needle nose pliers to grab it and light gloves so I can manipulate items while they are still hot and pliable.
Or if it's not too tight needing the hot water trick, hit it with some silicone spray on the back to help it slide on.
This is what works for me. No hot water necessary......................https://www.amazon.com/Cotter-Pulle...1545336124&sr=1-10&keywords=cotter+pin+puller After fitting as much new pad to the pedal as you can by hand, hook this tool under the rubber flap and gently pull all the way around until it's set.
Excellent! I've got one of those tools. I figured hot water and silicone on the metal pedal would help. Thanks!
Stay away from water. You want water trapped under there forever causing pedal to rust? Really? I just put mine on. I would try 15 seconds in microwave when your wife is not home if you must heat it. Hot sun works too but not the best time of year for sure. Halogen lights are damn hot too. My new Hellcat came with performance aluminum dot pedals in a box. They are rubber pads with aluminum dots. I put them on myself with a bit of effort without heating.
It’s not that tough guys to hook it up top and stretch it down at the bottom. I would not go near them with tools. I have arthritis in my hands and I can do it.
Hook it on the top then roll it on underneath. It can be done without a ton of effort with no additional tools
None of the above suggestions worked for me. I bought my pad from OPGI and it tore in three places as I tried to fit it over the pedal. Thinnest rubber I've ever seen. Oh, their accelerator pedal has a ridge that catches the rollers on the arm and locks you into a fast idle.
I guess I should have been more clear on what I said. A little WD40 sprayed on rubber parts greatly helps installation (usually slide together) and in the end you may have a film of oil covering everything. I grab a rag sprayed with brake cleaner and wipe it down good. Keith
I noticed the same thing but caught it before install because I over analyze everything. I think I got mine from Fusick Olds or Cars? I used original as a template and fixed its ass with a Dremel if I remember?