Late '47 EL clutch and brake pedal pad

[Snakeoil]

I have the original pads that were on my bike. The clutch has the style where the rubber forms a bezel on the back side and the steel plate is visible. The brake pad is a rubber encapsulated pad.

I was told by a recognized expert that the rubber encapsulated pad is not a HD part and probably came from an old Ford. Yet, when I look on places like ebay, I see the same style pad listed as NOS HD parts. So, I'm thinking that the rubber encapsulated version may be a panhead or later accessory and the bezel style is what is correct for my Knuck.

I don't want to use my original pads because the steel plates are cracked badly and the half, heel pad has been redrilled for a new bolt. I plan on riding my bike and don't want to lose those pads. So, I'm going to put repop pads on the bike for riding purposes. V-Twin makes the bezel style. Yet the rubber encapsulated style is available as NOS for less money on fleabay. Yes, I know, fleabay is a buyer-beware experience.

So, is my expert friend correct? Or is the rubber encapsulated version also a HD part? Given my bike has 42K on the odo and I know it was ridden a lot by the previous owner, I can see him replacing that brake pad with a more current version at some point later in the bikes life.

Thanks,
Rob

[Rubone]

Up into at least the '80s NAPA used to sell universal pedal pads that were identical to H-D. And other Automotive suppliers sold close versions as well. Most owners would use a generic replacement if it was cheaper.
How about pictures of what you have? There are several variations.

[Snakeoil]

Here are photos of the pads. Suspect clutch pads are original. 42K original miles on the bike.





regards,
Rob