MCG Ultimate Paddle Lever gave out

[fallout9]

No trouble at all, pleasure to help:

1. First remove the HAT cap:

2. Take out the 5 black screws from the left side and the 2 silver screws from the right side and separate the shells:

3. Remove the brake lever sensor PCB; first take the 2 screws out, then unplug the connector pulling from the sides:

4. Remove the hand brake lever and the spring:

5. Insert the new spring, compressing it with a small flat screwdriver:

6. Place the brake lever back in place:

7. Start fishing after the spring with the flat screwdriver; you'll have to position the screwdriver between the spring arm and the post and push it up so the hand brake would fit into place:

5. Put back the PCB sensor and screw back the shells.

[dburne]

Sorry Don, that's indeed broken Unfortunately the one from the MCG Pro won't work (or at least not at the same parameters). Fill up a ticket please and when you'll get the new one I'll open up mine to take pictures and guide you through it.

I have received the springs.
I "think" I have the gist of what I need to do, but any guidance is certainly appreciated! I don't want you to go to too much trouble though.

[dburne]

Thanks so much Ron!

I will give this a go either tomorrow or Saturday - much appreciated!

[dburne]

No trouble at all, pleasure to help:

Well I am afraid I have run into a snag, got one screw in the grip I can't seem to get out and afraid it might be starting to strip.
I feel the screw turning but at each revolution it makes a click sound and is not backing out. I feel tension increase on it just before it makes that click sound. It is the screw just below the thumb button on left side of grip. All other screws are out no problem.

Edit: Ok I got it! Was able to pry the grip shell away a little while turning the screw and that got it loose whew.
Now to get the spring replaced. Also my trigger and a spring fell out, hope I can get it back in properly.

[dburne]

Hmm my dumb butt is missing something here on how the spring connects to that brake lever.
I have it in as per the pic but am lost on how to get the lever connected to the spring.

[dburne]

OK I got it woohoo!! Brake Lever is back on and spring working properly.
Instead of flat head screwdriver I used the spring pull tool VKB supplies, made it easier on me.
Now if I can just get this back together without incident and especially figure out how that trigger and spring go back in...

[dburne]

Yay she is all back together now and everything working properly, I did it!
I will make sure I do not spend too much time when not flying playing with that brake lever lol. I have an additional spare spring now as well since they sent me two so hopefully I am set for quite a while. I so love this Ultimate Grip.

@fallout9 thank you so much for all your help on this!
And thank you VKB!

[fallout9]

Glad you're back in your cockpit