The Forte S Series sim racing pedals are the Forte pedals, as you know them – just separated (250-350mm).
These pedals are equipped with the advanced M.L.C.P.C. (Mechanical Load Cell Powered Cylinder) system, making your racing experience strikingly similar to driving an actual race car—minus the complexity of a full hydraulic setup.
Racers and sim enthusiasts have put the Forte S pedals through rigorous testing, providing feedback that has shaped their design and functionality.
As a result, these pedals are fine-tuned to mimic the dynamics of a real car’s pedals, offering you the tactile feedback and resistance that make all the difference in competitive racing.
The Forte S Series pedals give you the flexibility to set the distance between the throttle and brake up to 100 mm apart.
This customisable feature allows you to tailor your sim racing rig exactly to your liking, even offering the possibility to mount the pedals inverted if that’s your style.
Plus, keeping things neat and tidy is a breeze with just a single cable for connectivity.
Paired with RaceHub software, the possibilities are nearly endless for crafting a unique and personalised sim racing setup.
This setup not only looks great but also helps you perform at your best every time you take the wheel.
Asetek Forte S Series pedals are well known for a hard—and authentic—brake pedal. This is on purpose.
A hard brake pedal lets you brake later, giving you a speed advantage.
Picture this scenario: you have a brake pedal that travels 50mm, fairly common among most sim racing pedal sets, versus one that has almost no travel at all.
Imagine you’re speeding at 300 km/h down a straight. With a longer travel brake, it might physically take you about 1/10 of a second longer to hit full braking power.
With a stiff brake pedal, you’ll achieve maximum braking power almost instantly.
Now, if your track has three hard braking zones, switching to a hard brake with minimal travel could shave off 3/10 of a second on each lap.
That might just be the edge you need to lead the pack.
Most mechanical sim racing pedals out there offer what you might call 'unlimited' travel.
This means the distance the pedal can travel depends largely on how hard you press against the elastomer.
Unfortunately, this often leads to overworking the elastomer beyond its intended use, resulting in a spongy, inconsistent brake feel and, ultimately, a broken elastomer.
Moreover, this kind of setup means you have to start braking earlier to build up the necessary pressure, costing you precious milliseconds every lap.
That's a no-go if you’re serious about your lap times. That’s where the functionality of the M.L.C.P.C system in the Forte S Series pedals stands out.
It mimics real race car brakes with its two-stage mechanism: the soft stage and the hard stage.
In a real race car, pressing the brake pedal initiates a movement of about 10-20 mm.
This motion involves the calipers pushing the brake pads against the brake discs and compensating for any play in the pedal system’s mechanical parts.
In the Forte S pedals, Asetek has replicated this with a mechanical stop in the M.L.C.P.C. system.
You can tweak the softness by swapping out elastomers, but Asetek limits the travel to about 15-25 mm on the pedal plate, closely mirroring the authentic race car feel.
In real-world racing, once hydraulic pressure builds up, braking feels incredibly firm—like pressing against a wall—because the hydraulic fluid in the brakes can’t be compressed.
If a driver mentions a pedal feels “long” or “soft,” it usually means there’s air in the system, which can be compressed, leading to a softer pedal until the air is bled out and only fluid remains.
The M.L.C.P.C. system captures this 'hard stage' by using a rubber damper to simulate the sensation of a fully engaged brake caliper.
This setup still allows the load cell sensor to capture additional pedal pressure, enabling perfect trail braking.
This dual-stage approach ensures you get a realistic, race-quality braking experience right from your pedals.
Here's something cool for you: the Asetek Forte S load cell sensor is designed with a specific gearing, which basically means there's a particular ratio between the pressure you apply and how the sensor responds.
No matter if you're using the softest or the hardest elastomer, you'll get an incredibly precise load cell resolution—about 4,000 points across just 12mm of movement in the M.L.C.P.C cylinder from the pedal's resting position to the engaged second stage.
To put that into perspective, that’s a resolution finer than 1/5th of a human hair!
And the best part?
You can tweak it to your heart’s content.
Asetek has made everything adjustable so that you can dial in the exact braking feel you prefer, almost like tuning your car to feel just right.
Plus, with RaceHub software, you can even set up a dead zone on the brake pedal.
This means you can rest your foot on the pedal without accidentally sending inputs to the game. It’s all about making your racing experience as comfortable and personalised as possible.
Meet RaceHub, the powerhouse software at the heart of your Asetek SimSports setup.
It's your go-to tool for tweaking and calibrating Asetek products to perfectly match your racing style and needs.
Getting your hardware settings just right is key to maintaining top-notch performance race after race.
That's where RaceHub shines—it's packed with comprehensive features designed to help you fine-tune your way to the podium.
Adjust and calibrate your throttle, brake, and clutch effortlessly, and do it all within seconds.
Best of all, every change you make is automatically saved to our EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory).
This means you don't have to waste precious time re-setting for every race—your perfect setup is ready to go whenever you are.
Asetek SimSports are all about leading the pack—not just in quality, but in innovation too.
Their mission? To completely change how you buy, use, and upgrade your sim racing gear.
Asetek has developed a future-proof platform that makes upgrading straightforward and hassle-free.
As your passion for sim racing grows, the Asetek ecosystem grows with you. You can upgrade your Asetek Forte S pedals to Invicta hydraulic spec at any time with a simple, cost-effective upgrade kit.
Embracing this platform approach has perks all around—it's great for you because it simplifies keeping your setup at the cutting edge.
And perhaps most importantly, it's better for the planet.
By making it easy to upgrade existing products, Asetek helps cut down on waste and promote sustainability.
So, when you’re ready to upgrade, it’s not just a win for your racing experience—it’s a win for the environment too.
Looking for detailed information on setting up the Asetek Forte S Series pedals? Click on the link below to download the Forte S Series pedals user manual.
The Asetek Forte S Series pedals are essentially the same as the standard Forte pedals but with the added flexibility of separating the throttle and brake pedals by 250-350mm. This allows for more customized setups to match your sim racing rig.
The M.L.C.P.C. (Mechanical Load Cell Powered Cylinder) system offers a two-stage braking experience that mimics real race car brakes. It provides a soft initial stage, followed by a firm, hard stage, allowing for precise pressure modulation and perfect trail braking for competitive racing.
Yes, the Forte S Series allows you to adjust the spacing between the throttle and brake pedals by up to 100mm. This flexibility helps you create a more comfortable and personalized racing setup.
Yes, the Forte S Series pedals are fully compatible with Asetek's RaceHub software. Through RaceHub, you can calibrate and fine-tune the pedals, including adjusting throttle curves, brake dead zones, and saving your custom settings for future use.
With a stiff, minimal-travel brake pedal design, the Forte S Series allows you to achieve full braking power almost instantly. This gives you the ability to brake later, saving valuable milliseconds in each lap and providing a competitive advantage.
Yes, the Asetek Forte S Series pedals are designed to be future-proof. You can upgrade them to Invicta hydraulic pedals by purchasing an add-on kit, allowing you to elevate your sim racing experience without needing to replace the entire pedal set.
The Asetek Forte S Series pedals are compatible with PC platforms running Windows 10 and 11. They work with a wide range of sim racing games like Assetto Corsa, DiRT Rally, iRacing, and F1 Series. Console support is planned for the future.
The Asetek Forte S Series pedals come with a 2-year limited warranty, covering manufacturer defects and faults. It does not cover normal wear and tear or misuse, but Asetek will repair or replace faulty components within the warranty period.
Dimensions
Depth, width, and height: 457 mm x 212 mm x 256 mm
Weight: 3 kg
Tech Specs
Exquisite, radical, and minimalistic industrial Danish design (Registered Community Design No. 009148265-0001/0002/0003)
Adjustable pedal stops
Adjustable travel settings
All-black anodized aluminium pedal base and pedal arms with CNC machined contrast cut
All-black anodized aluminium smooth and sock-friendly pedal plates allowing hours and hours of comfortable use. The pedal plates can be adjusted vertically
Pedal base with integrated heel rest and RGB LED that can be adjusted, dimmed, or turned completely off in the RaceHub software
Calibrations made in RaceHub will automatically be saved in our EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory). This results in calibration (pressures, dead zones, and more) will remain saved for every simulator/game (You do need to set 0 and 100% value in the game)
Only one USB connection to the PC from the pedal base regardless of 2 or 3 pedal utilisation
All adjustable mechanical features are by default coloured orange
Inhouse-developed electronics with 16-bit resolution
Designed and tested to +1,000,000 activations, which far exceeds any race car specification
Brake System
The M.L.C.P.C. (Mechanical Load Cell Powered Cylinder) patent-pending brake cylinder gives you the experience of driving a real race car
Die-cast aluminium zero play pedal arm with integrated long durability ball bearings and bronze bushing at the clevis rotation point
Load cell will sense up to 180 kg of force on the face of the pedal plate with hardest elastomer 4000N depressed 12mm / until 2nd stage is engaged
Geared ratio between pedal pressure and load cell deflection ensuring constant and full resolution to any user independent of elastomer hardness. 4000 points in only 12mm inside the M.L.C.P.C cylinder from released pedal to 2nd stage 1/5th of a human hair
Two-stage system that mimics the hard- and soft stages of a real race car
Two interchangeable elastomers for adjustment of hardness combined with an integrated physical stop and expansion chamber to mimic racecar feel as well as not overloading the elastomers
Manually adjustable initial touch hardness to mimic perfect brake pad to brake disc distance
Pedal arm designed for 200 kg of force and a burst pressure of up to 700 kg
Throttle System
Die-cast aluminium zero play pedal arm with integrated long durability ball bearings and bronze bushing at the clevis rotation point
16-bit magnetic wireless hall TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) with no mechanical wear and zero maintenance
Custom throttle curves can be adjusted and 100% customised in the RaceHub software to mimic a real race car butterfly opening. For example, a linear curve in dry conditions and a progressive in wet conditions
Adjustable pedal hardness
Adjustable pedal travel
Adjustable pedal stop
Interchangeable spring for a bigger step in pedal hardness
Pedal arm designed for 200 kg of force and a burst pressure of up to 700 kg
Compatibility
PC
Console support planned in the future
Platforms: Windows 10, 11
Products
Invicta Clutch System
La Prima Clutch System
Invicta Pedal Faceplates
Elastomer Kit
Universal Footrest
Games
Assetto Corsa
Assetto Corsa Competizione
DiRT Rally
DiRT Rally 2.0
F1 Series
iRacing
Project Cars 2
rFactor 2
And many more (all games that accept direct input devices)
Forte S-Series Throttle
Forte S-Series M.L.C.P.C. Brake
USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable 1.5m
USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable 1.5m
Throttle/Clutch extension cable 300mm
Throttle/Clutch extension cable 400mm
M6x5 Set screw (x2)
M6x20 bolt (x8)
M6 Slot nut (x8)
Washer (x8)
M6 Hex nut (x8)
Allen key, 3mm
Allen key, 5mm
Elastomer, Soft
Elastomer, Hard (pre-installed)
Throttle Spring, Medium (pre-installed)
Throttle Spring, Soft
Asetek pedals are backed by a 2 year limited warranty. This warranty covers you against manufacturer defects and faults
If for some reason your Asetek pedals do not perform as expected or in the rare event you experience a system failure, simply contact us and we'll repair your item under warranty.
Please note that this warranty covers manufacturer defects and faults only and does not cover normal wear and tear or misuse.
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