I bought this about the same time as he reviewed the product. I am retired and drive several hours every day. The product is still working as good as day 1. It really uses a "Hall Effect" because it is basically a steel rod going in and out of an electromagnet. I have mine inverted in G27 pedals and I love it. It is still very stiff.
Another awesome review, thanks Barry. I frequently go back to your reviews over the years to help me make decisions on purchases I am planning to make. The SRG is an invaluable resource. P.S. It boggles the brain that someone would downvote this video.
I just got mine today, just wanted to drop a quick thank you, I was dreading the install so much I put off buying it originally, however, your video showed it was really straight forward to do, loving the mod now, so thank you again!
Great review. It had an ASMR feel to it - very chilled vibe :) Thanks for making the effort to really go into detail with this one. I'm thinking about getting one for my current setup and this really helped... guess it's a no brainer really. Thanks again.
@@Skippy-id9yt it's $105 CAD before shipping, taxes (13%) & duty once it comes to canada...............it's more like 140-150, NO THX ! My g920 wheel on sale cost 340 with tax, this is nearly 1/2 the price of the g920. i'll just remove the damn rubber stopper & maybe get a progressive spring for $20 instead from aliexpress !
Thank you, good sir! Amazingly detailed as always. You are one of the best contributors to the sim racing scene . keep up the good work! We appreciate it very much !
I got this mod. So happy with the purchase. My braking is now controllable. I am getting better lap times because of it. I can brake so much later. I never used a load cell. I have only owned a g920 brake set. Dump the original brake, swap the springs around. It’s great. If you have the money buy a bettter set up. If you’re on a budget like me, this is soo worth it. I’m trying to get the word out. True brake is awesome.
Thank you for making this video. I've been looking for mods that are more than just out a 3D printed spacer in. Just pre-ordered my mod and cable! Looking forward to it
Had my truebrake for a few months now. It's superb. The brake feel is amazing, feels just like a good firm brake, a small amount of initial movement then really firm. Lap times dropped noticeably.
Ricardo Fonseca I have the brake and i use the the third largest. I tried them all and I prefer the third largest. I think it is about your personal preference. Barry is a beast that’s why he uses the largest lol. This vid convinced me to make the purchase. Like the original poster said it will really help with lap times. You can brake so much later.
I have just installed the Ricmotech loadcell and not liking its pressure “curve”. Maybe this one is better having more customization? I think ricmotech may have other rubbers but thus far I dont like it
@@makguy1280 +1 I am using the third largest of the four buffers I received for my TrueBrake I received in October 2020. I've been super happy with it on my Logitech G27.
Thanks for the review! I bought this mod earlier but it was way too stiff for me, but seen how you dismantled, so after that I knew how to change the main spring. Now it's brilliant!
Hey could you send a link to what spring you used. A natural full force braking pressure I use only is around 40% of the total force it needs to have to reach 100%. So I'd appreciate it if you can advice me on what spring u used
Thanks for this detailed review. I also liked your thoughts at the end about load cells. I think this device is more like a spring gauge than it is like a load cell. I think it's quite clever though and after seeing your review I've ordered one for my G29.
Bought it and love it. One thing i recommend is that you buy the optional spring kits. I found that the 100% spring was too stiff, very hard on the door and could not get a good feel, switched to 60% and so much better. Now I may go to the 80% to see how that does. Great product.
I wish i woulda seen this sooner! I literally just purchased the other brake mod for the G29 pedals you did a review on.... might return it and order this instead
Cool. I've got my G29 pedals upside down hard mounted to my DIY rig through a T300 wheelbase and I love it (much better than the thrustmaster pedals IMO). I have been hesitating on the richmotech load cell due to the cost for a long time. This looks like exactly what I've been looking for at excellent value. Thanks for the great review.
You should get it. The true brake is awesome. I never tried a load cell, but I can’t imagine it being much better. This thing has cut my lap times by seconds. I can speed into turns like never before. The brake is now predictable. It’s great.
Great review! Mine is being produced this month, can't wait for it to arrive! They are suffering from a large backlog, this review will certainly not help that situation. Going to use it with the Leo Bodnar cable I already have, so same configuration.
I have the same Next Level Racing DD Wheel Stand, I used a second pedal plate from previous rig it has a 90 degree angle and I bolted them together. I used an adaptor from G27 pedals to my TM T500 wheel base. I had to cut the grounds since I pulled the assemblies from the plastic case and grounded it thru the metal to metal contact. It is in the instructions for mounting your pedals to the DD Wheel Stand. His uses the connection away from the wheel base. Just something to keep in mind.
@@robertschneider8808 Sorry no, my second rig has only G27, but i think it will perform fine with G29, i didnt even calibrate pedals before using. I think wheelbase just sees this as regular potentiometer.
@@andylee2174 The only problem is that the g29 has a non linear curve on the brake petentiometer , that might mess it up. But maybe there is someone who has experience with it.
Is your brake connected to the wheelbase or with a Leo bodnar or similar cable? Curious as to whether the lack of resolution of the wheelbase takes anything away from the mod
@@weserio Piece of cake install. AXC-Sim is providing 4 bumper - dead zone choices. I picked the second most aggressive. I chose wisely :). I also made some spring swaps by using the old brake spring in the clutch and the clutch spring moved to the throttle. Everything feels great, much more confident going deeper into the corners as the pressure is consistent and smooth. I have only about few hours with the mod, but highly recommend!
Subbed! I absolutely love your videos! Your style is more like I'm watching a real automotive installation/ review, which is great cause tech UA-camrs often leave a lot of questions on the table. Also, a question- Should I go for the Logitech G29? It's way cheaper and the only difference I'm aware of is the loadcell simulator on the newer sets, which is pointless if I plan on doing this mod. Also I hear the new pedals have a weird exponential curve in the brake pedal.
Fist time viewer, really enjoyed the video. Im probably going to pick one of these up. I see your Hudy equipment, just the tools or are you into RC Racing as well?
I almost sent you a message a few days ago asking if a review was on your radar for this mod. Thanks for giving it the SRG treatment. I've been tempted to pull the trigger on this for the past month regardless and now I'm even closer. But. What I'd really like is some feedback from you or others who like me use a GTeye spring with the Bodnar cable and if this is a big enough improvement over that to justify the upgrade. Looks like it's about $74 USD at the moment with shipping.
@@brunogil6630 stock interface, hadn't heard of that cable when I got the mod and haven't bothered with getting one. A bit steep for a glorified serial to usb
But how would it perform with the normal G29 wheel like many people use it? Without the bodnar cable and the enhanced resolution that comes with it. Would have been more interesting imo
you’ve got a great voice. thank you for the tear down and review. you said the product works, and justifies the price. as a viewer, i would have appreciated guidance on how well this compares to low end load cell pedals like the TLCM from thrustmaster. would you be able to get lower lap times or more confidence and consistency on the TLCM pedals? if so, by how much? you put a couple hours into driving this, so you already know what your time trial times would be on this versus whatever your go-to pedals are, and i would appreciate if you shared that.
just got it. easy to install for sure. I even got the cable to bypass the firmware but now the throttle is not working the same. I'm assuming because of the firm wear bypass. I am going to try their potentiometer upgrade for the throttle see if that helps. Sucks because if i had known that i would have saved a bunch of shipping and have both installed and working already.
Thanks for the review! So, if you cannot bypass the Logitech firmware brake curve, I mean if you are connecting it to the Logitech wheel, does it makes sense even buying it?
I got this mod for my logitech G923 pedal base running Gran Turismo 7 on a PS5. Following the directions I switched the hub from the clutch to the brake, disconnected the R/W/B wires from the logitech potentiometer, reconnected to TBv2 wire harness. I am registering zero braking in GT7 after install. Suggestions? I double checked the correct color wires were matching to the harness
They were hard to find and hardly had ANY reviews before. I saw a few talking about them in some Facebook groups back in January. Actually ordered mine back in April but because of the "pandemic" and where i live have not received it. Supposedly its being held up at customs. They were easy to communicate with but have since stopped responding to my emails.
@@cryptobigboss I got an email recently saying mine had shipped. They said back in June that their next batch was waiting for electronics from overseas, from what I recall.
I bought this mod still couldn't brake correctly with it... no fault of Barry solid review sir... thankfully I work as a lead operator for a plastic company that makes plastic material for the company that supplies gm with the plastic rubber compounds they use anyways a chunk of G311 A40 compound that vented out of the top of our extruder machine worked perfectly it actually made it a progressive brake pedal and feels perfect under foot to me and won't leave a bruise if I decide to drive in my socks...
Thanks again Barry. Might pick one up for my G27 :) PS. Turn down the bass a little bit (I know, sacrilege). But my neighbors now know the inner workings of the TrueBrake Logitech Brake Pedal Mod.
I installed mine yesterday and the improvement in brake feeling is so big. I can now brake more natural but I needed 2 hours to get used to the force the pedal now needs. 100% worth it 👍
Nice review, I just ordered mine and Im still trying to figure out what preload to use, Which one is closes to factory on logitech 920? I assuming the smallest one axc has ?
Great review, I have just bought the upgrade myself, but to correct something, you are in fact breaking by travel distance, it is simply a shorter distance than stock with a much stronger spring.
Hi Barry great review. Since it’s back ordered i decided to make my own based on their idea. Been working great so far. Is there a way I could send you one to compare and see what your thoughts are to the real one?
Hi SimRaceGarage, great video. Thank you for that! On min 42:00 approx u are talking about a "Firmware" on the G29 wheelbase which lets call it interfer the raw input on software level. Do you know if the G27 (twentySEVEN) is affected by that, too? If yes, what was the adapter you were using to bypass that? Greetings
Im hoping to get the logitech g29 and driving force shifter on palm sunday 3 days away on my birth day. i saw my present wrapped up in the top of my parents closet.
Does this work out the box once installed, or do you need to mess around with the saturation etc… only reason is GT sport doesn’t allow and pedal calibration which has killed my home made one
Great review. I am a ps4 user. Got some issues with my true brake. On some games we can't calibrate the pedal "in game", main example is ACC. As a result I need to apply a lot of pressure to get to 100%, a lot. It feels I can stand on one feet with the amount of pressure. Afraid i might due some damage to the gear, or to my own knee. Any solution? Don't think so. Already contacted Kunos to see if they get that calibration option that all other games including the original AC have on the ps4. Other than that... it's a great mod.
Well, it's not cheap but not that expensive too...about 65, 66 euros. Thank you, very interesting (and convincing). BTW your driving station is gorgeous!!!
Yeah it makes very little actual sense to buy st that price, because for one its more expensive than what the pedals are worth, and 2 you could pick up better pedals for not much more money
hello there!! Yesterday, I installed the True Brake into my G923 pedals, but since I have my left ankle injured, it came to stiff, that after only five pedal pushes, my ankle started to hurt, and still do 24hrs later. So I disabled the pedals again and installed the OEM spring, and know even if i push the pedal to the maximum, it only reports 74% in all the games and in G-hub... can you please give some advice. Thanks
Would you say these are more a hybrid? neither a load cell or potentiometer ! Also switching bumpers could be time consuming until you've found the one that suits you but looks like a good alternative solution to more expensive LCs.
Great review, I just ordered one. Now I'm wondering if the firmware is still an issue since in the latest Logitech G Hub software are some sensitivity settings that are declared as "linear" in the 50% position. At least its possible for the G923 I own. Also would it be a good idea to put the old brake spring to the clutch and the clutch spring to the gas pedal? I could live with the clutch but imo the gas pedal is too soft...
Yes. That's great idea. If and when I upgrade to truebrake (or loadcell from richmotech), I will be swapping clutch spring to the gas pedal and old brake spring to the clutch. Gas pedal feels too easy to push I don't feel the pressure of where I'm at.
There has been a lot of hate on this mod, mostly because of the way it is marketed. Despite that, once you use it you realise it is an excellent mod which is much cheaper than but the equal of a load-cell mod for the Logitech pedals. Yes, it won't be as good as pedals designed for load-cells but it is pitched perfectly for the Logitech pedals. However, if you do not have any pedals as yet, it is not economically smart to buy the Logitech pedals and the TrueBrake mod together. It will be cheaper and ultimately much better to buy one of the various entry-level load-cell pedal sets available from Fanatec in 2022 on. So, if you are on a budget and do not expect to buy more kit, get the TB. If you are starting from scratch, look at a different wheel and pedal combination.
If you were limited to console which would be a better upgrade Ricmotech or Truebrake? I would invest in CSL Elite pedals but to make it compatible with a G920 it would cost like $100-$200 more.
Is ther somtihng spezial i have to watch if im conecting my g29 padels the same way? Any spezial software i need bc. i was looking for an answer on the internet but could not find something.
Your videos are absolutely the greatest! I'm very new to the sim community. I have a cousin that's been paraplegic since he was 16, hes 26 now I believe. Cant use his legs. I just recently visited his state for a death in the family. He showed me his racing wheel and pedals. I then watched him play Iracing stuff and seen how he was having to use his hand on the pedals while steering with the other hand and felt terrible because hes really into racing. The wheels with analog paddles seem super expensive. Being handicapped, he struggles financially and hes recently started a family. I'm trying to build him a sim rig. I was really wanting to do a 2DOF with traction loss using aluminum extrusion after looking into everything heavily. I'm not wealthy either lol. I've realized it might be out of reach for me to do for him. Everything seems pretty expensive. But I REALLY want to make his sim dreams happen. Can anyone point me in the right direction on a build thats 2dof with traction loss that isnt going to cost more than 1.5 grand? Its going to take me long enough to learn actuators and servos. I'm getting overwhelmed lol. Any help would be super appreciated. I am in other communities online but I cant really find anything for what I'm looking for.
Sounds like a great thing your trying to do for your cousin. Doing it for $1,500 is going to be tough though. About the best you can do cost wise would be a DOF Reality H3 but those are still about $2,000. Hope it works out!!
I can't offer much in the way of advice as I'm new to sim racing as well, I just wanted to say your love for your cousin is beautiful to see. Best wishes
Hey man. Late to the party on this one. But, you can get hand throttle/brake controls to use with wheels. Might be worth looking into. www.3drap.it/product/hand-controller-throttle-and-brake-gaming-is-possible/#reviews
@SimRacingGarage Thanks for a great review. Ordered a set. Question about the bodnar cable. I never understood that the cable was useful to bypass the firmware in the G29 and newer wheels that distorted the brake linear input. That said, I have a DFGT with a set of G27 pedals modded to work with it. I intend to use the DFGT wheel in line with the TrueBrake modded G27 pedals. I'm assuming that the firmware in the newer logitech wheels you mentioned doesn't apply to the DFGT? And if it does, then that means I'll need to get the Bodnar cable... right?
The brake curve is applied by FW in the G29/G920 wheelbases. If you run the pedals through the g27 wheelbase you won't need the Bodnar cable. Unless of course you want to run the pedals directly to your PC.
Hi, have you a video on the bypass using the USB adapter to get round the firmware? This is all new to me, only 1 year with g29 and truebrake mod just shipped.
Anyone using it with a g25 /27 and no Leo bodnar mod? I'm thinking of buying one for my g25 Pedals and I'm curious as to whether the lack of a bigger resolution on the stock logitech interface when compared to the Leo bodnar cable makes much of a difference (as in, it can't read the smaller movements of the TrueBrake's sensor)
Thanks!!❤ Ordered one right away! Ask 1 Logitec G923 Ps5 DirtRally 2.0, 14" Steering Wheel! On the "incom" patameters" for steering wheel and pedals in DirtRally 2.0, you can see how signals for brake and throttle are "leaking" even when they are not used. Which makes the throttle/engine hack😢!??! If I step on the brake quickly, the knocking stops for a minute or so, but comes back soon! The steering wheel and pedals are only 4 months old! Have you heard of this problem? Today I have "deadzoon" 10 on the brake and 6 on the gas!??? To be able to drive at all! I have modified both the steering wheel to 14" and the pedals (uses the clutch for the handbrake) so it is not possible to advertise them! Ask 2 Does bypassing the pedals, bypassing the steering wheel on the Ps5 help too? mvh Lucas Sweden
Hey, nice video and very interesting!!! Can you explain how do you do it with the linear curve and so on ? I would like to do the upgrade but don’t understand how to install the linear curve 😊
Its called a "Leo Bodnar PC Cable for Logitech Pedals" from Ricmotech... it bypasses the firm wear in the wheel by allowing you to plug the pedal directly into a usb port.
Hello I'm David, I'm French, I just watched your video and I would like to do as you put my g29 pedalboard live on my pc, I would like to know what software you used to make it work. Thanks in advance
I bought this about the same time as he reviewed the product. I am retired and drive several hours every day. The product is still working as good as day 1. It really uses a "Hall Effect" because it is basically a steel rod going in and out of an electromagnet. I have mine inverted in G27 pedals and I love it. It is still very stiff.
Thank you for this review. So many people want to know about this device!
That dd wheelbase + $25 office chair + ratchet straps is by far the highest grade equipment in the SRG! Love it. Deserves a video all on its own.
Another awesome review, thanks Barry. I frequently go back to your reviews over the years to help me make decisions on purchases I am planning to make. The SRG is an invaluable resource. P.S. It boggles the brain that someone would downvote this video.
Like how you show and explain every detail of the upgrade and easy to follow instructions
I just got mine today, just wanted to drop a quick thank you, I was dreading the install so much I put off buying it originally, however, your video showed it was really straight forward to do, loving the mod now, so thank you again!
Always great reviews that allow a person to make a good assessment of a product. I think I’ll get one of these as a back up to my Ricmotech.
Every time I get the review I'm looking for HERE. Thank you!
Great review. It had an ASMR feel to it - very chilled vibe :)
Thanks for making the effort to really go into detail with this one. I'm thinking about getting one for my current setup and this really helped... guess it's a no brainer really.
Thanks again.
I love your reviews you take your time you show and explain every single detail of a sim racing product.
I like how barry reviews "cheap" (called for some people) logitech pedal mods. Nice job, i like your videos
It is cheap what its $120 Australian (?) unless your a dependant (kid ) its not an issue ........
@@Skippy-id9yt yeah because when you re an adult you dont have any more expenses like house, car and bills lol
@@Skippy-id9yt it's $105 CAD before shipping, taxes (13%) & duty once it comes to canada...............it's more like 140-150, NO THX !
My g920 wheel on sale cost 340 with tax, this is nearly 1/2 the price of the g920.
i'll just remove the damn rubber stopper & maybe get a progressive spring for $20 instead from aliexpress !
Instablaster...
@@OugaBoogaShockwavewell keep voting in Trudeau.
Thank you, good sir! Amazingly detailed as always.
You are one of the best contributors to the sim racing scene .
keep up the good work! We appreciate it very much !
I got this mod. So happy with the purchase. My braking is now controllable. I am getting better lap times because of it. I can brake so much later. I never used a load cell. I have only owned a g920 brake set. Dump the original brake, swap the springs around. It’s great. If you have the money buy a bettter set up. If you’re on a budget like me, this is soo worth it. I’m trying to get the word out. True brake is awesome.
Any comments on how the various sized buffers make a difference in feel?
@@kyaw5800 i went with the middle size and I am very happy with my choice. You will not regret your purchase.
hello are you console or pc curious to how it would work on console
@@ceementality im on pc but i think it would be the same. i made no adjustments to any software. it just worked
Best sim racing channel online. Thanks again Barry
Thank you for making this video. I've been looking for mods that are more than just out a 3D printed spacer in. Just pre-ordered my mod and cable! Looking forward to it
Frigging delightful breakdown and assessment!
Had my truebrake for a few months now. It's superb. The brake feel is amazing, feels just like a good firm brake, a small amount of initial movement then really firm.
Lap times dropped noticeably.
Which load pièce do you use? The one used here, with less travel or the smallrt one with more travel ? Thanks 👍
Hey mate, are you using yours with stock logitech interface or with the Leo bodnar cable?
Ricardo Fonseca I have the brake and i use the the third largest. I tried them all and I prefer the third largest. I think it is about your personal preference. Barry is a beast that’s why he uses the largest lol. This vid convinced me to make the purchase. Like the original poster said it will really help with lap times. You can brake so much later.
I have just installed the Ricmotech loadcell and not liking its pressure “curve”. Maybe this one is better having more customization? I think ricmotech may have other rubbers but thus far I dont like it
@@makguy1280 +1 I am using the third largest of the four buffers I received for my TrueBrake I received in October 2020. I've been super happy with it on my Logitech G27.
Great video - many thanks Barry. I just placed an order for the new brake and the Bodnar adapter.
Thanks for the review! Looks to be a good quality product
May have to give this a go. Looks easy enough. Of course, Barry makes every tear-down look easy.
You reviewed the hell out of that dude, great work. Safe to say I’ve just purchased one of these myself.
Love that FS HDO and Rapidfire on the back wall !
Thanks for the review! I bought this mod earlier but it was way too stiff for me, but seen how you dismantled, so after that I knew how to change the main spring. Now it's brilliant!
Hey could you send a link to what spring you used. A natural full force braking pressure I use only is around 40% of the total force it needs to have to reach 100%. So I'd appreciate it if you can advice me on what spring u used
It’s also too stiff for me, what did I change ?
SRG need some T-shirts and other merch with "So...Lets Get To It"
appreciate the video and the effort...as well as the appreciation of good machine work
Thanks for this detailed review. I also liked your thoughts at the end about load cells. I think this device is more like a spring gauge than it is like a load cell. I think it's quite clever though and after seeing your review I've ordered one for my G29.
Dude ..you have great pedagogical skills! well explained
Bought it and love it. One thing i recommend is that you buy the optional spring kits. I found that the 100% spring was too stiff, very hard on the door and could not get a good feel, switched to 60% and so much better. Now I may go to the 80% to see how that does. Great product.
are you using the bypass cable or just direct back into the wheel plug in?
Quality review A++
I wish i woulda seen this sooner! I literally just purchased the other brake mod for the G29 pedals you did a review on.... might return it and order this instead
Thanks for this. Very well made
Cool. I've got my G29 pedals upside down hard mounted to my DIY rig through a T300 wheelbase and I love it (much better than the thrustmaster pedals IMO).
I have been hesitating on the richmotech load cell due to the cost for a long time. This looks like exactly what I've been looking for at excellent value.
Thanks for the great review.
The perfect entry-level wheel/pedal combo IMO !
You should get it. The true brake is awesome. I never tried a load cell, but I can’t imagine it being much better. This thing has cut my lap times by seconds. I can speed into turns like never before. The brake is now predictable. It’s great.
Starting this video with 50eur in hand. Have been looking for a reliable review. 🤘
Great review! Mine is being produced this month, can't wait for it to arrive! They are suffering from a large backlog, this review will certainly not help that situation. Going to use it with the Leo Bodnar cable I already have, so same configuration.
Update: It's excellent! Enormous difference with the original brake
Awesome review, just ordered one
how does it feel
I have the same Next Level Racing DD Wheel Stand, I used a second pedal plate from previous rig it has a 90 degree angle and I bolted them together. I used an adaptor from G27 pedals to my TM T500 wheel base. I had to cut the grounds since I pulled the assemblies from the plastic case and grounded it thru the metal to metal contact. It is in the instructions for mounting your pedals to the DD Wheel Stand. His uses the connection away from the wheel base. Just something to keep in mind.
Looks nice
I have been using mine three months, this is absolutely great product!
Do you use it with the g29 wheelbase?
@@robertschneider8808 Sorry no, my second rig has only G27, but i think it will perform fine with G29, i didnt even calibrate pedals before using. I think wheelbase just sees this as regular potentiometer.
@@andylee2174 The only problem is that the g29 has a non linear curve on the brake petentiometer , that might mess it up. But maybe there is someone who has experience with it.
Is your brake connected to the wheelbase or with a Leo bodnar or similar cable? Curious as to whether the lack of resolution of the wheelbase takes anything away from the mod
Got my TrueBrake package this past week and this is the weekend to install. I feel very confident now after watching the review. Thanks Barry!
how did it go?
@@weserio Piece of cake install. AXC-Sim is providing 4 bumper - dead zone choices. I picked the second most aggressive. I chose wisely :). I also made some spring swaps by using the old brake spring in the clutch and the clutch spring moved to the throttle. Everything feels great, much more confident going deeper into the corners as the pressure is consistent and smooth. I have only about few hours with the mod, but highly recommend!
i like the box. makes me feel like I'm buying a part for my actual car and therefore makes spending money hurt less.
Thank you excellent job well detailed and well done thanks again George
I'm a first time viewer, just subscribed. Great video! I may pick up this mod for my g923.
Doesnt 923 have loadcell already or was it the pro version have it?
now i want one
Subbed! I absolutely love your videos! Your style is more like I'm watching a real automotive installation/ review, which is great cause tech UA-camrs often leave a lot of questions on the table.
Also, a question- Should I go for the Logitech G29? It's way cheaper and the only difference I'm aware of is the loadcell simulator on the newer sets, which is pointless if I plan on doing this mod. Also I hear the new pedals have a weird exponential curve in the brake pedal.
Fist time viewer, really enjoyed the video. Im probably going to pick one of these up.
I see your Hudy equipment, just the tools or are you into RC Racing as well?
You have always made the best and most detailed video hvem it comes to g29, do you have plans to review "logitech racing adaptor"?
I almost sent you a message a few days ago asking if a review was on your radar for this mod. Thanks for giving it the SRG treatment.
I've been tempted to pull the trigger on this for the past month regardless and now I'm even closer. But. What I'd really like is some feedback from you or others who like me use a GTeye spring with the Bodnar cable and if this is a big enough improvement over that to justify the upgrade. Looks like it's about $74 USD at the moment with shipping.
Great review! I was just wondering if it would still work if you plugged the pedals into the wheel or do you NEED an adaptor?
Improve a Lot my Race xperiece
then gotta test it going thru the base cause that’s the most common config.
All the best
I've had mine for a few months and plenty happy with it. Immediately gained time over the stock logi brake
Hey mate, are you using it with the stock logitech interface or the Leo bodnar cable?
@@brunogil6630 stock interface, hadn't heard of that cable when I got the mod and haven't bothered with getting one. A bit steep for a glorified serial to usb
Sold :)
Sold my sprint and got this for my old pedal with Leo bodnar cable. Waiting on iracing to update so I can test it. 🙂
But how would it perform with the normal G29 wheel like many people use it? Without the bodnar cable and the enhanced resolution that comes with it. Would have been more interesting imo
you’ve got a great voice. thank you for the tear down and review. you said the product works, and justifies the price. as a viewer, i would have appreciated guidance on how well this compares to low end load cell pedals like the TLCM from thrustmaster. would you be able to get lower lap times or more confidence and consistency on the TLCM pedals? if so, by how much? you put a couple hours into driving this, so you already know what your time trial times would be on this versus whatever your go-to pedals are, and i would appreciate if you shared that.
just got it. easy to install for sure. I even got the cable to bypass the firmware but now the throttle is not working the same. I'm assuming because of the firm wear bypass. I am going to try their potentiometer upgrade for the throttle see if that helps. Sucks because if i had known that i would have saved a bunch of shipping and have both installed and working already.
Thanks for the review! So, if you cannot bypass the Logitech firmware brake curve, I mean if you are connecting it to the Logitech wheel, does it makes sense even buying it?
I got this mod for my logitech G923 pedal base running Gran Turismo 7 on a PS5. Following the directions I switched the hub from the clutch to the brake, disconnected the R/W/B wires from the logitech potentiometer, reconnected to TBv2 wire harness. I am registering zero braking in GT7 after install. Suggestions? I double checked the correct color wires were matching to the harness
Hi Barry, I noticed you received Sim Lab's SF1 seat, when can we expect your review on that?
Interesting, didn't know these things existed for Logitech setups!
They were hard to find and hardly had ANY reviews before. I saw a few talking about them in some Facebook groups back in January. Actually ordered mine back in April but because of the "pandemic" and where i live have not received it. Supposedly its being held up at customs. They were easy to communicate with but have since stopped responding to my emails.
@@cryptobigboss I got an email recently saying mine had shipped. They said back in June that their next batch was waiting for electronics from overseas, from what I recall.
I bought this mod still couldn't brake correctly with it... no fault of Barry solid review sir... thankfully I work as a lead operator for a plastic company that makes plastic material for the company that supplies gm with the plastic rubber compounds they use anyways a chunk of G311 A40 compound that vented out of the top of our extruder machine worked perfectly it actually made it a progressive brake pedal and feels perfect under foot to me and won't leave a bruise if I decide to drive in my socks...
Thanks again Barry. Might pick one up for my G27 :)
PS. Turn down the bass a little bit (I know, sacrilege).
But my neighbors now know the inner workings of the
TrueBrake Logitech Brake Pedal Mod.
I installed mine yesterday and the improvement in brake feeling is so big. I can now brake more natural but I needed 2 hours to get used to the force the pedal now needs. 100% worth it 👍
i order it yesterday ... can´t wait
Nice review, I just ordered mine and Im still trying to figure out what preload to use, Which one is closes to factory on logitech 920? I assuming the smallest one axc has ?
Would you ever consider making a video giving us a tour of your rig?
Great review, I have just bought the upgrade myself, but to correct something, you are in fact breaking by travel distance, it is simply a shorter distance than stock with a much stronger spring.
Well even a real brake peddle is still by travel distance, if you don't push it further it will not stop on its own.
Thx´s ...
You should be the voice actor for movie trailers
Did you notice any flex in the pedal base? I just noticed you didn't perform your hard test where you mount it to the 8020 and do a bunch of heel toe!
Hi Barry great review. Since it’s back ordered i decided to make my own based on their idea. Been working great so far. Is there a way I could send you one to compare and see what your thoughts are to the real one?
Hi SimRaceGarage, great video. Thank you for that! On min 42:00 approx u are talking about a "Firmware" on the G29 wheelbase which lets call it interfer the raw input on software level. Do you know if the G27 (twentySEVEN) is affected by that, too? If yes, what was the adapter you were using to bypass that? Greetings
G27 does not have that "feature".
Im hoping to get the logitech g29 and driving force shifter on palm sunday 3 days away on my birth day. i saw my present wrapped up in the top of my parents closet.
Great Stuff....the USB Cable is in this Bundle or ordering separate?
Bougt the V2.2 and this is a better instal video that there original video thx
Does this work out the box once installed, or do you need to mess around with the saturation etc… only reason is GT sport doesn’t allow and pedal calibration which has killed my home made one
Great review. I am a ps4 user. Got some issues with my true brake. On some games we can't calibrate the pedal "in game", main example is ACC. As a result I need to apply a lot of pressure to get to 100%, a lot. It feels I can stand on one feet with the amount of pressure. Afraid i might due some damage to the gear, or to my own knee.
Any solution? Don't think so. Already contacted Kunos to see if they get that calibration option that all other games including the original AC have on the ps4. Other than that... it's a great mod.
Well, it's not cheap but not that expensive too...about 65, 66 euros. Thank you, very interesting (and convincing). BTW your driving station is gorgeous!!!
Yeah it makes very little actual sense to buy st that price, because for one its more expensive than what the pedals are worth, and 2 you could pick up better pedals for not much more money
I cant get my 3 wires off the brake pedal..dunno why it seems stuck and i dont want to apply any extra force. Any advice?
hello there!! Yesterday, I installed the True Brake into my G923 pedals, but since I have my left ankle injured, it came to stiff, that after only five pedal pushes, my ankle started to hurt, and still do 24hrs later. So I disabled the pedals again and installed the OEM spring, and know even if i push the pedal to the maximum, it only reports 74% in all the games and in G-hub... can you please give some advice. Thanks
Would you say these are more a hybrid? neither a load cell or potentiometer ! Also switching bumpers could be time consuming until you've found the one that suits you but looks like a good alternative solution to more expensive LCs.
Great review, I just ordered one. Now I'm wondering if the firmware is still an issue since in the latest Logitech G Hub software are some sensitivity settings that are declared as "linear" in the 50% position. At least its possible for the G923 I own.
Also would it be a good idea to put the old brake spring to the clutch and the clutch spring to the gas pedal? I could live with the clutch but imo the gas pedal is too soft...
Yes. That's great idea. If and when I upgrade to truebrake (or loadcell from richmotech), I will be swapping clutch spring to the gas pedal and old brake spring to the clutch. Gas pedal feels too easy to push I don't feel the pressure of where I'm at.
There has been a lot of hate on this mod, mostly because of the way it is marketed. Despite that, once you use it you realise it is an excellent mod which is much cheaper than but the equal of a load-cell mod for the Logitech pedals. Yes, it won't be as good as pedals designed for load-cells but it is pitched perfectly for the Logitech pedals. However, if you do not have any pedals as yet, it is not economically smart to buy the Logitech pedals and the TrueBrake mod together. It will be cheaper and ultimately much better to buy one of the various entry-level load-cell pedal sets available from Fanatec in 2022 on. So, if you are on a budget and do not expect to buy more kit, get the TB. If you are starting from scratch, look at a different wheel and pedal combination.
If you were limited to console which would be a better upgrade Ricmotech or Truebrake? I would invest in CSL Elite pedals but to make it compatible with a G920 it would cost like $100-$200 more.
Is ther somtihng spezial i have to watch if im conecting my g29 padels the same way? Any spezial software i need bc. i was looking for an answer on the internet but could not find something.
Nice stab at Ricmotech about the cheap slotted hose.
Always wear safety glasses while working with snap rings!
Your videos are absolutely the greatest! I'm very new to the sim community. I have a cousin that's been paraplegic since he was 16, hes 26 now I believe. Cant use his legs. I just recently visited his state for a death in the family. He showed me his racing wheel and pedals. I then watched him play Iracing stuff and seen how he was having to use his hand on the pedals while steering with the other hand and felt terrible because hes really into racing. The wheels with analog paddles seem super expensive. Being handicapped, he struggles financially and hes recently started a family. I'm trying to build him a sim rig. I was really wanting to do a 2DOF with traction loss using aluminum extrusion after looking into everything heavily. I'm not wealthy either lol. I've realized it might be out of reach for me to do for him. Everything seems pretty expensive. But I REALLY want to make his sim dreams happen. Can anyone point me in the right direction on a build thats 2dof with traction loss that isnt going to cost more than 1.5 grand? Its going to take me long enough to learn actuators and servos. I'm getting overwhelmed lol. Any help would be super appreciated. I am in other communities online but I cant really find anything for what I'm looking for.
Sounds like a great thing your trying to do for your cousin. Doing it for $1,500 is going to be tough though. About the best you can do cost wise would be a DOF Reality H3 but those are still about $2,000. Hope it works out!!
I can't offer much in the way of advice as I'm new to sim racing as well, I just wanted to say your love for your cousin is beautiful to see. Best wishes
Hey man. Late to the party on this one. But, you can get hand throttle/brake controls to use with wheels. Might be worth looking into.
www.3drap.it/product/hand-controller-throttle-and-brake-gaming-is-possible/#reviews
@SimRacingGarage Thanks for a great review. Ordered a set. Question about the bodnar cable. I never understood that the cable was useful to bypass the firmware in the G29 and newer wheels that distorted the brake linear input. That said, I have a DFGT with a set of G27 pedals modded to work with it. I intend to use the DFGT wheel in line with the TrueBrake modded G27 pedals. I'm assuming that the firmware in the newer logitech wheels you mentioned doesn't apply to the DFGT? And if it does, then that means I'll need to get the Bodnar cable... right?
The brake curve is applied by FW in the G29/G920 wheelbases. If you run the pedals through the g27 wheelbase you won't need the Bodnar cable. Unless of course you want to run the pedals directly to your PC.
@@simracinggarage3026 Thanks so much!
Hi, have you a video on the bypass using the USB adapter to get round the firmware?
This is all new to me, only 1 year with g29 and truebrake mod just shipped.
Did you bypass the firmware or just plug straight into the wheel?
I am thinking of doing this mod with a g923 on PC
Anyone using it with a g25 /27 and no Leo bodnar mod? I'm thinking of buying one for my g25 Pedals and I'm curious as to whether the lack of a bigger resolution on the stock logitech interface when compared to the Leo bodnar cable makes much of a difference (as in, it can't read the smaller movements of the TrueBrake's sensor)
Does this preload parts just generate a deadzone or does the Pedal really detect that movement?
Using this for a year. If you have Logitech pedals, please buy it! You will never look back! It's plug and play.
Hi, got my kit in 2 days and I'm wondering which of the Spacers (3 sizes) do you think is the best to use?
Thanks!!❤ Ordered one right away!
Ask 1 Logitec G923 Ps5 DirtRally 2.0, 14" Steering Wheel!
On the "incom" patameters" for steering wheel and pedals in DirtRally 2.0, you can see how signals for brake and throttle are "leaking" even when they are not used.
Which makes the throttle/engine hack😢!??!
If I step on the brake quickly, the knocking stops for a minute or so, but comes back soon!
The steering wheel and pedals are only 4 months old!
Have you heard of this problem?
Today I have "deadzoon" 10 on the brake and 6 on the gas!??? To be able to drive at all!
I have modified both the steering wheel to 14" and the pedals (uses the clutch for the handbrake) so it is not possible to advertise them!
Ask 2 Does bypassing the pedals, bypassing the steering wheel on the Ps5 help too?
mvh Lucas Sweden
Would this work correctly on a ps4? He says he uses a usb converter to bypass the firmware.
Hey, nice video and very interesting!!! Can you explain how do you do it with the linear curve and so on ? I would like to do the upgrade but don’t understand how to install the linear curve 😊
Its called a "Leo Bodnar PC Cable for Logitech Pedals" from Ricmotech... it bypasses the firm wear in the wheel by allowing you to plug the pedal directly into a usb port.
Can this compete, price aside, with the perfect pedal or Total Spanish sim(discontinued) hydraulic units?
Could anyone recommend this mod for console users or even that I only have Logitech wheel?
Hello I'm David, I'm French, I just watched your video and I would like to do as you put my g29 pedalboard live on my pc, I would like to know what software you used to make it work. Thanks in advance
What's it like with the stock firmware curve?