Can these be used in a kayak that never had foot braces? Could I just drill holes into the kayak? I don't know how it works

Yes, just make sure to measure everything very carefully or it could be uneven and uncomfortable. I recommend dry fitting (hold them in place with tape) for foot placement. You can ( if it's a plastic kayak) shine a laser pointer through the hull for marking the holes. Match bolt size to drill bit size for a water tight seal.

how do you remove the locking device without having to cut it off so I can use the foot brace for steering

That's the price you pay for steering. I did the same thing for adding a trolling motor to my yak. SOME foot rest locking triggers are pressed in and can be pulled out with a pair of pliers. Others, like the stock set on a sundolphin got a set of side cutters to them. So my suggestion would be to find a set of these at your local big box store and see how they are assembled, then make your purchase. Mysetup has a working set of braces with a set on my cables for steering. I can easily slide off the steering braces then use the adjustable stock braces for paddle only days.

Unit count	1 Count
Mounting type	Wall Mount
Manufacturer	Attwood
UPC	022697119407
Global Trade Identification Number	00022697119407
Color	Black
Size	One Size
Style	15-inch
Display Size	15 Inches
Weight	4 Kilograms
Material Type	Other
Number of Items	1
Features	Lightweight
Included Components	End Product & Information
Batteries Included?	No
Department	unisex-adult
Item model number	11940-2
Product Dimensions	45.72 x 20.32 x 5.08 cm; 395 g
ASIN	B006O1KR3Y

Attwood 11940-2 Universal Adjustable Kayak Foot Pegs/Foot Brace with Trigger Lock, Black Finish, Set of 2, 15 Inches

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