Quick answer

Mount the brake and throttle at the 250–350 mm separation Asetek specifies, connect the BT module, then calibrate each pedal in your sim's software before adjusting brake stiffness to your preferred feel.

Why the 250–350 mm separation matters

The Forte S-Series Brake and Throttle are sold as separate units, and Asetek designs them to sit 250–350 mm apart. That range isn't arbitrary: it keeps your feet in a natural driving posture while leaving room for the brake's load cell to travel without interference. Mount them closer and you may crowd the brake; mount them wider and you'll stretch your hip angle and lose consistency over a stint. Measure from the center of each pedal face before you drill or bolt anything down.

Brake feel without a hydraulic system

Asetek positions the Forte S-Series brake as an authentic race-car brake feel without the maintenance of a hydraulic system. The brake is adjustable from soft to hard, so you can tune stiffness to your rig and driving style. A softer setting suits trail-braking and lighter rigs; a harder setting gives a firmer platform for high-downforce cars. Adjust in small increments and re-test, because the goal is repeatable pressure, not maximum stiffness.

Step-by-step setup and calibration

  1. Mount the pedals at the correct separation: Fix the brake and throttle to your pedal deck with centers 250–350 mm apart. Check that both pedal faces sit at the same height and that the brake has full travel without hitting the rig. Measure center-to-center, not edge-to-edge.
  2. Connect the BT module: Plug the BT module into the pedals and pair it with your PC or wheelbase according to Asetek's instructions. Confirm the device appears in your sim's input list before proceeding. If the pedals aren't detected, re-seat the BT cable before troubleshooting software.
  3. Set brake stiffness before calibration: Adjust the brake from soft to hard to a setting that lets you reach 100% pressure comfortably from your seating position. Don't calibrate first and change stiffness later, or your saved curve will be wrong. Make stiffness changes before you calibrate, not after.
  4. Calibrate throttle and brake in your sim: In your sim's control settings, assign the throttle and brake axes, then run its calibration wizard: press the throttle fully and release, then press the brake firmly to your maximum comfortable pressure and release. Save the profile. Calibrate the brake to the pressure you can repeat for a full stint, not an absolute maximum.
  5. Verify with a test lap and adjust deadzones: Drive a few laps and watch the input trace. If the brake shows residual input at rest, add a small deadzone; if you can't reach 100%, lower the calibration maximum or soften the brake slightly. A clean zero at rest prevents brake drag and overheating in the sim.

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