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2.  Rotate the piston to adjust the amount of preload  

on your brake: 

a. 

Clockwise to decrease the simulated distance 
between disc and caliper/pad. This will immediately 
engage the brake when you put your foot on it.   

b. 

Counterclockwise to increase the simulated distance 
between the disc and caliper/pad. This will give you 
some play in the brake pedal before you actively 
engage the brake.  

c. 

Should you not be able to reach the desired gap, you 
may have to loosen the clevis thumbnut (the one 
closest to the clevis) and adjust the pushrod itself.

3.  Re-tighten the thumbnut and rotate clockwise, while holding 

the piston firm, until it locks up against the piston.  

4.  Recalibrate your pedals in RaceHub™.

a. 

If you had to adjust the piston, retighten the clevis 
thumbnut.

Make sure the mounting of the pedal is set and all parts are secured tightly before use

Summary of Contents for SimSports Forte P-BT-2

Page 1: ...1 Sim Racing Pedals Manual ...

Page 2: ...rts Forte pedals You have made an excellent choice We are sure the Forte pedals will help you take your sim racing career to the next level Whether you are a beginner or an experienced racer Prepare for the sensation of being in a real race car ...

Page 3: ...edal Angle Adjustment 19 4 2 6 Throttle Preload Adjustment 20 4 2 7 Throttle Spring Replacement 22 4 2 8 Throttle Travel Distance Adjustment 24 4 2 9 Swapping Elastomers 25 4 2 10 Elastomer Types 27 4 2 11 Brake Pedal Preload Adjustment 28 4 3 Connecting to your PC 30 4 4 Start Racing 31 5 Compatible Products 32 5 1 Asetek SimSports Invicta Clutch 32 6 RaceHub Adjustments 33 6 1 RaceHub Download 3...

Page 4: ...hing in this manual is unclear please contact Asetek SimSports Support available on www asetek com simsports support Please note the serial number on your product before contacting the support The serial number can be found on the bottom of the base plate and written here for your convenience Other Relevant Documents These documents may assist you in your quest for faster lap times Mounting patter...

Page 5: ...d correctly 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Asetek SimSports Forte pedals We strongly encourage you to read through this manual thoroughly in its entirety The Forte Pedals is a premium product made to fit each user Inspired by real life racing the Forte Sim Racing Pedal set has been thoroughly tested by racers and sim racers alike With all their feedback in mind the pedals were designe...

Page 6: ...imSports sticker sheet USB Type A to USB Type C cable Two 2 meters USB Type C to USB Type C cable Two 2 meters M6x5 Set screw x2 M6x20 Bolt x4 M6 slot nut x4 Washer x4 M6 Hex nut x4 Allen Key 3mm Allen key 5mm Elastomer Yellow or White w text Soft Extra Orange or Green w text Medium Preinstalled Red or Yellow w text Hard Extra Throttle Spring Hard Preinstalled Soft Extra ...

Page 7: ...Product 2 1 Intended Use Thank you for purchasing the Asetek SimSports Forte pedals you have made an excellent choice Asetek SimSports Forte pedals will bring you to the next level of your Sim Racing career Whether you are a beginning or experienced racer you will feel the immersion of being in a real race car while racing the tracks across the globe in the virtual space The Asetek SimSports Forte...

Page 8: ...e given operating conditions Failure to comply with the instructions in this manual Failure to eliminate faults malfunctions or defects of the product that impose safety risks Unauthorized removal or modification of parts or safety devices of the product Use of spare parts or accessories that Asetek SimSports has not approved Mounting and or use of any parts in a vehicle Adjusting pedal settings d...

Page 9: ...top RGB LED strip Rod clevis lock pin Lock nut Brake preload lock thumb nut Locking thumb nut Brake preload force adjustment Throttle pedal arm Brake pedal arm Rod clevis Rod clevis lock pin Lock nut Throttle preload adjustment Throttle spring Throttle rod Throttle pedal end stop USB Type C port Locking thumb nut ...

Page 10: ...rench not included 4 1 2 Optional Tools Depending on your rig and mounting preference you may also need the following tools Pencil or marker Screwdriver Power drill 4 1 3 Mounting to your Rig The pedals are intended to be solely used while mounted to a sim racing rig Do not use the pedals without mounting them as they may shift during use and cause injury to you bystanders or your cockpit CAUTION ...

Page 11: ... rigid base Ideal conditions are in aluminum profile cockpits or a thick metal baseplate as a minimum we recommend 3 mm steel Mounting your pedals 1 Carefully remove excess dust and debris from the installation location 2 Place the pedals in their designated spot in your rig 3 Align the holes in the pedals to four existing mounting holes in your sim rig if available Please note that the throttle a...

Page 12: ...roduct forte pedals brake and throttle or continue to step 5 5 Mark the drilling locations 6 Remove the pedals and drill four 4 Ø6 4 mm holes 7 Mount the pedals to the holes using the four 4 provided M6x20 screws four 4 washers and four 4 bolts or M6 slot nuts depending on your rig Congratulations You have successfully mounted your Asetek SimSports Forte Pedals to your rig Enjoy the ride Please be...

Page 13: ...g and will allow you to train your muscle memory to perfection while also maximizing your trail braking potential The throttle and clutch pedals are further forward to ensure that you will hit the brake pedal as the first thing in an emergency on track The above setup is how it works in a real race car We recommend you drive for several hours first and try to adapt In a real race car where you oft...

Page 14: ...adjust the position follow these easy steps 1 Remove the two screws with an allen key from the pedal face plates 2 Align the pedal arms holes with the pedal face plates desired holes 3 Insert and fasten the two screws with an allen key Note The screws can bite hard so be careful not to overtighten or have the tool slip Recommended torque 2 nm Do not use a power drill as this may damage the screws ...

Page 15: ...ity to replicate with the same accuracy and you will guaranteed lose important lap time Did you ever consider on a racetrack with 10 corners gaining or losing 1 10 of a second on the brake means a second on your lap time Forte while not hydraulic will still offer you the hydraulic sensation of a fully depressed brake pedal where you can still pressure modulate trail brake thanks to the 2 stage sys...

Page 16: ...ou can brake later and it is required to proper trail brake and use your muscle memory to do so as explained later You can consider a race car braking system as 2 stages The soft stage When you apply pressure on the pedal it will move 10 20 mm measured on the pedal plate while you build up hydraulic pressure while the caliper pistons are traveling to and pushing the brake pads against the brake di...

Page 17: ...ts Forte M L C P C difference By adjusting the piston and thumb lock nut in front of the mechanical brake cylinder you can adjust the preload of the system to closely mimic the gap you will experience in a real car between disc and brake pad We have made this adjustable so you can have the feeling just the way you like it and just like your favorite car Using the RaceHub you can also adjust your d...

Page 18: ...ard and short brake pedal you will reach maximum braking power instantly If you have three hard braking zones on a track you will lose 3 10 of a second each lap The Top 10 in F1 or GT3 is frequently determined in way less than 3 10 of a second The conclusion is that we at Asetek SimSports have developed the Forte pedals to replicate a real race car Why Because it is the fastest but may not be what...

Page 19: ...is attaching the M L C P C brake cylinder push rod to the pedal arm and swing the cylinder out of the way of the brake pedal To achieve this you must first unlock the thumbnut on the rod 2 Remove the clevis lock pin 3 Swing the cylinder out of the way Please be aware that edges on the rod clevis can be sharp ...

Page 20: ...ing thumbnut 7 Adjust the pushrod length by turning the clevis until it approximately matches up with the hole in the pedal arm Re insert the clevis lock pin Because of the built in spring in the pushrod there will be a small preload requiring you to most likely having to pull back the clevis a bit while inserting the lock pin This is normal Please note that on a flat surface you will have to unmo...

Page 21: ...y loosening the locking thumbnut 2 Push the pedal slightly forward and rotate the thumbscrew Clockwise to move the pedal forwards Counter Clockwise to move the pedal backwards 3 Once you have achieved your desired position tighten the locking thumbnut 4 Recalibrate your pedals in the RaceHub ...

Page 22: ... length increasing the amount of force needed to activate the throttle initially Doing so will keep the throttle curves the same but change the initial power required to activate it Adjusting the throttle preload can be done in three 3 simple steps 1 Turning clockwise loosen the uppermost thumbnut which locks the lowermost thumbnut in place It is the one closest to the pedal itself Always remember...

Page 23: ... bottom thumbnut in its position 4 Recalibrate your pedals in RaceHub a Counterclockwise to tighten the preload making the throttle require more force to engage b Clockwise to reduce the preload making the throttle require less force to engage Remember to adjust the pedal stop to make sure the pedal arm rests on the pedal stop and not the spring when fully activated ...

Page 24: ...prings with the Forte pedals One the stiffer option is preinstalled in the throttle The other is in the supplied box of accessories Replacing the throttle spring is a quick and easy process Simply follow these seven 7 steps 1 Remove the rod clevis lock pin 2 Lift the rod free of the pedal arm 3 Remove the rod with spring from the pivot bracket Please be aware that edges on the rod clevis can be sh...

Page 25: ... the rod with spring into the pivot bracket 7 Reinsert the rod clevis lock pin and make sure it is locked firmly into place a At this point you can also access the installation point beneath easily Make sure the mounting of the pedal is set and all parts are secured tightly before use ...

Page 26: ...educing the distance of activation and the feeling of resistance as you move through less of the available spring distance The process can be done in three 3 simple steps 1 Loosen the thumbnut on the pedal stop behind the pedal arm by rotating it counterclockwise 2 Use an Allen key to adjust the height of the Allen screw 3 Re tighten the thumbnut by rotating it clockwise ...

Page 27: ... will have to remove the clevis attaching the M L C P C brake cylinder to the pedal arm and swing the cylinder To achieve this you must first unlock the thumbnut on the rod 2 Remove the clevis lock pin 3 Lift the brake cylinder 4 Carefully remove the rod out of the brake cylinder Please be aware that edges on the rod clevis can be sharp ...

Page 28: ...ut with your fingers use the pushrod spring to pull it out 6 Carefully insert your preferred elastomer xx xx xx color around the spring 7 Grab the rod and carefully insert into the elastomer and over the spring 8 Re insert the clevis lock pin 9 Recalibrate the pedals in RaceHub ...

Page 29: ...ives you the ultimate ability to train your muscle memory and shave those all important last hundreds of a second off your lap time Swapping the included elastomers will allow you to customize the resistance on your brake pedal As mentioned in Section 4 2 3 the elastomer does not make a difference to pedal travel Only how much force is required to get through the soft stage and enter the hard stag...

Page 30: ...just how much gap you want to use To change the brake preload follow these steps 1 Loosen the smaller thumbnut the one locking the piston by rotating it counterclockwise New colors Old colors Firmness Red Yellow Hard Orange Green Medium Hard Yellow White Medium Green not included Black not included Medium Soft Light Green not included Soft Elastomer Comparison Chart ...

Page 31: ...some play in the brake pedal before you actively engage the brake c Should you not be able to reach the desired gap you may have to loosen the clevis thumbnut the one closest to the clevis and adjust the pushrod itself 3 Re tighten the thumbnut and rotate clockwise while holding the piston firm until it locks up against the piston 4 Recalibrate your pedals in RaceHub a If you had to adjust the pis...

Page 32: ...viate any potential strain on the cable Connecting is now a simple task If you connect directly to your PC we recommend using the USB Type C to USB Type A cable 4 3 Connecting to your PC In our relentless quest to make your experience as seamless and immersive as possible we have gone to great lengths to simplify this process too You will find a little dark tinted plastic cover behind the throttle...

Page 33: ...als and the other into your wheelbase Open RaceHub and configure your pedals to your liking See section 5 for instructions 4 4 Start Racing Your pedals are ready for racing even without adjusting them in the software From our factory they are calibrated with a maximum pressure of 100 bar which is equivalent of 185 kilos of pressure on the brake The stock elastomer can be switched as you desire our...

Page 34: ...shifting gears in the racing simulator The fierce spring load gives you a realistic and slamming rebound and a feeling of true engagement exactly like you will feel from the slave cylinder and clutch release bearing in a real race car The intuitive design allows for easy adjustment of force and a mechanical change of pedal curves Mapping out the curve to your needs gives you the engagement that en...

Page 35: ...ut on your desktop or in your programs folder 6 1 2 RaceHub Updating RaceHub will automatically notify you if there are available updates for the software If you want to double check please go to www asetek com simsports racehub and download the newest version RaceHub has a built in feature that allows you to update the firmware on your devices automatically 6 2 Introduction Asetek SimSports RaceH...

Page 36: ...ward process that takes you through a series of activations that calibrate your pedals 1 Navigate to the pane in RaceHub called Calibration 2 Push the calibrate button 3 Follow the on screen instructions 4 Done Your calibration will carry over into all the supported games Once your pedals are calibrated only a few unique scenarios will cause a need for recalibration a If so desired you have adjust...

Page 37: ...0 throttle before your throttle pedal reaches full activation and the mechanical pedal stop This preference is individual and generally done by a race engineer before the car goes on track RaceHub allows you to customize it fully and we strongly encourage you to do it as well not to lose potential speed and lap time The top and bottom deadzones can be adjusted using these sliders marked here We su...

Page 38: ...o equal 100 6 6 Custom Pedal Mapping One of the great features of RaceHub is the ability to map the curves of your pedals precisely to your liking In most racing simulator pedals you will find a 1 1 relation between the amount pressed on the pedal and the response in game This is not how things work in real racing so why should it be this way in your sim rig The answer is it should not and our ped...

Page 39: ...e used exclusively and without the use of potential in game settings If your preferred simulator game offers a pedal mapping feature we highly suggest you live it as linear and instead use the functionality in RaceHub 7 Maintenance Owning a set of Forte pedals means a minimum of maintenance needed However we do have a few suggestions that will help you keep your pedals feeling supreme 7 1 Throttle...

Page 40: ...u have an original part please refer to https www asetek com simsports or consult the Asetek SimSports support via www asetek com simsports support Do not use water or cleaning agents to clean the product 8 Troubleshooting Sometimes unforeseen issues occur But do not worry we are here to help If you are having issues we suggest consulting the FAQ on www asetek com simsports product forte pedals br...

Page 41: ...e product when in use Only one person may use the product at any given time Keep other persons away from the product when in use Keep the product and the power cord away from children and pets This product contains components that the user cannot repair Opening parts of the product may compromise the safe use of the product and will void the warranty Do not disassemble this product beyond what is ...

Page 42: ...ill last However we also now that sometimes things break and that should not result in a scrap and forget producing even more e waste to our planet That is why we are dedicated to supporting you and all other users with spare parts where possible and in case of parts of the product defuncting we offer return shipping of the part along with a new service part We will then make sure the original par...

Page 43: ...ing waste 11 Declaration of Conformity We Asetek as manufacturer declare that the Forte products from the brand Asetek produced in Denmark are tested according to all relevant CE standards regulations and passed all tests The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found and downloaded via www asetek com simsports product forte pedals brake and throttle P00027242 V 1 0 ...

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