Quick answer
Mount your pedals to the pre-drilled pedal plate first, set your seating distance, then bolt the plate to your rig or extrusion. Add the left-foot rest last so it supports your foot without crowding the brake.
Why the plate and footrest work as one system
A pre-drilled pedal plate gives you a flat, rigid base that accepts most pedal sets without drilling. The micro-adjustment slide on the TR-One plate lets you fine-tune fore-aft position in small increments, which matters when you are chasing a consistent brake pedal reach.
The footrest is not just comfort. In a two-pedal setup, your left foot has nowhere to brace. A rest gives it a stable home so you are not unconsciously tensing your leg or bracing against the brake pedal between corners.
When a universal plate is the wrong choice
If your pedals have a non-standard bolt pattern or require a specific angled bracket, check the plate's slotted holes before buying. The universal plate works with many popular pedal sets, but it is not a guarantee for every model. If your pedals are inverted or mounted at a steep angle, you may need a dedicated mount instead of a flat plate.
Step-by-step: mount pedals and footrest
- Test-fit the pedals on the plate: Place your pedal set on the pre-drilled plate and align the mounting holes. Use the slots to find a position where the brake pedal sits centered with your seating line. Checkpoint: do not tighten bolts yet; confirm the plate's slide range still moves freely after pedals are placed. Mark the slot position with tape so you can return to it after adjustment.
- Bolt the pedals to the plate: Use the correct bolts for your pedal set and tighten them evenly in a cross pattern. Common mistake: over-tightening one bolt first, which can distort the plate and make the slide bind. Leave each bolt snug, then torque in two passes.
- Set the plate's fore-aft position: With the plate loosely mounted to your rig or extrusion, sit in your driving position and adjust the micro-slide until you can fully depress the brake without locking your knee. Checkpoint: your heel should stay planted on the plate through the full pedal travel. Adjust before final tightening; a 5 mm shift can change brake feel noticeably.
- Secure the plate to the rig or extrusion: Tighten the plate's mounting hardware to the rig frame or aluminium profile. If using extrusion, confirm the T-nuts are seated in the slot before tightening. Common mistake: forgetting to check that the plate sits level side to side, which can make the brake pedal feel uneven. Use a spirit level across the plate face before final torque.
- Position the left-foot rest: Mount the footrest on the pedal plate's slotted holes or on the extrusion beside the pedals. Place it so your left foot rests naturally at the same height as the pedal faces, without your knee collapsing inward. Checkpoint: your left foot should not touch the brake pedal when at rest. Adjust the rest after a short driving session; initial comfort often changes once you brake hard.
- Do a full-pressure test: With the rig powered off, press each pedal fully and watch for plate flex or movement. Re-tighten any bolt that shifts. Common mistake: skipping this test and discovering a loose plate mid-lap. Re-check bolt torque after the first hour of use.
Product facts
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Universal Pedal Mount System with Pre-Drilled Pedal Plate: Pre-drilled pedal plate with micro-adjustment slide function for precise, repeatable pedal positioning. You can dial in pedal distance without redrilling, which helps when switching between drivers or pedal sets.
Universal Pedal Mount System with Pre-Drilled Pedal Plate
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Universal Sim Racing Footrest — Left Foot Rest for Extrusion & Pedal Plate Mounting: Universal footrest mounts on pre-drilled pedal plates with slotted holes and on aluminium profile extrusion. It fits the same plate as your pedals or your rig's extrusion, so you can place it exactly where your left foot lands.
Universal Sim Racing Footrest — Left Foot Rest for Extrusion & Pedal Plate Mounting