Pedalin Around
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Drifting
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Pedalin Around (Pedal size fix)
Is there a fix for the large brake pedal in an
automatic car (74) to keep large feet from
hitting the brake while trying to hit the gas.
My thought is to find a smaller stock rubber
pad and cut the pedal down to size. I think
the pad from a 4 speed car would be to narrow.
Has anybody else had this problem before and
find a better solution, or just lived with the problem.
Have found a fix, read down the list here below.
thank you
riggs
automatic car (74) to keep large feet from
hitting the brake while trying to hit the gas.
My thought is to find a smaller stock rubber
pad and cut the pedal down to size. I think
the pad from a 4 speed car would be to narrow.
Has anybody else had this problem before and
find a better solution, or just lived with the problem.
Have found a fix, read down the list here below.
thank you
riggs
Last edited by riggs 74; Dec 14, 2008 at 09:14 PM.
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I cut my pedal down on both sides, and used a spare pad I had lying around from an old Dodge. Not only did I give myself more room on the gas side but I have more room for the dead foot.
Burning Brakes
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alum, if so lets see what you have done
Drifting
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You think you got problems? Try a manual tranny with 3 pedals in the same space you have. I have to constantly be careful when braking to be sure my foot is not on the gas and brake pedal at the same time. I guess people back in the late 60's to the 80's had little tinny feet - LOL. But seriously I think it's not only the question of space but the question of the width of some shoes. I know I can't wear tennis shoes with flared out rubber soles (along the side of the shoe), so I found me a pair of bike shoes that have a harder sole (for that stiff clutch pedal) and no flaired sides. Only draw back is carrying to pairs of shoes around - LOL.
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Drifting
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From: springfield ohio
brake pedal (size) fix.
I have found a fix. The pedal pad I used was from advance
auto parts, part name and number is HELP! (PEDAL-UP!) #20771
from motormite industries. This part is meant for various GM
models 1999-82.
This is a perfect pad for narrowing down the brake pedal, it even looks
factory original with even a disc brake symbol on the face.
All I had to do is cut and file clean about a one inch cut off of the right
side of the pedal and install the pad.
What a difference that made, now I can actually put my foot on the gas
with out hitting the brake.
Hope this helps anybody else with the same problem.
Riggs.
auto parts, part name and number is HELP! (PEDAL-UP!) #20771
from motormite industries. This part is meant for various GM
models 1999-82.
This is a perfect pad for narrowing down the brake pedal, it even looks
factory original with even a disc brake symbol on the face.
All I had to do is cut and file clean about a one inch cut off of the right
side of the pedal and install the pad.
What a difference that made, now I can actually put my foot on the gas
with out hitting the brake.
Hope this helps anybody else with the same problem.
Riggs.
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From: Ontario
I have found a fix. The pedal pad I used was from advance
auto parts, part name and number is HELP! (PEDAL-UP!) #20771
from motormite industries. This part is meant for various GM
models 1999-82.
This is a perfect pad for narrowing down the brake pedal, it even looks
factory original with even a disc brake symbol on the face.
All I had to do is cut and file clean about a one inch cut off of the right
side of the pedal and install the pad.
What a difference that made, now I can actually put my foot on the gas
with out hitting the brake.
Hope this helps anybody else with the same problem.
Riggs.
auto parts, part name and number is HELP! (PEDAL-UP!) #20771
from motormite industries. This part is meant for various GM
models 1999-82.
This is a perfect pad for narrowing down the brake pedal, it even looks
factory original with even a disc brake symbol on the face.
All I had to do is cut and file clean about a one inch cut off of the right
side of the pedal and install the pad.
What a difference that made, now I can actually put my foot on the gas
with out hitting the brake.
Hope this helps anybody else with the same problem.
Riggs.
Last edited by Paul L; Dec 15, 2008 at 04:31 PM.
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Drifting
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From: springfield ohio
Paul I will try to get some pictures and also some measurements here
soon, Maybe by the weekend I hope.
Right now I'm trying to finish the carpet install but every
time I think I'm ready to put the car back together I see something
else that needs to be done.
Riggs.
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Many thanks. To many readers this may seem like much ado about nothing but it was a very real problem last summer. I had to press the gas pedal with my tippy-toes to avoid hitting the brake at the same time. After I get your advice and specs I will get a used brake shaft/pedal and modify it in the basement this winter. In fact there are several on EBay right now. Of course if a Forum member has one at a reasonable price that would be even better. I very much appreciate this thread!
Last edited by Paul L; Dec 15, 2008 at 05:22 PM.
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Drifting
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Paul,
I don't have the pic's yet but wanted to reply on your last
post. You don't have to get another pedal assembly. With the
new brake foot pad, mark the pedal assembly and cut it while
it is in the car with a sawzal or jig saw (no grinders they throw sparks everywhere)
then pull the pad over, this is a real quick job.
Be sure to cover the carpet to keep the shavings out.
I just got this car back in October and found it to be to difficult to get to
the gas pedal without hitting the gas and I also drive with my toe tips.
I also have found that the cars interior gets way to hot so that is why I'm
also putting dynamat extreme and new carpet in now. I want to enjoy driving
this awesome car, not sweat my azz off and fumble with the pedals, should be a
joy to drive now.
I'll try to get the photos soon.
Riggs.
I don't have the pic's yet but wanted to reply on your last
post. You don't have to get another pedal assembly. With the
new brake foot pad, mark the pedal assembly and cut it while
it is in the car with a sawzal or jig saw (no grinders they throw sparks everywhere)
then pull the pad over, this is a real quick job.
Be sure to cover the carpet to keep the shavings out.
I just got this car back in October and found it to be to difficult to get to
the gas pedal without hitting the gas and I also drive with my toe tips.
I also have found that the cars interior gets way to hot so that is why I'm
also putting dynamat extreme and new carpet in now. I want to enjoy driving
this awesome car, not sweat my azz off and fumble with the pedals, should be a
joy to drive now.
I'll try to get the photos soon.
Riggs.
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From: Ontario
Paul,
I don't have the pic's yet but wanted to reply on your last
post. You don't have to get another pedal assembly. With the
new brake foot pad, mark the pedal assembly and cut it while
it is in the car with a sawzal or jig saw (no grinders they throw sparks everywhere)
then pull the pad over, this is a real quick job.
Be sure to cover the carpet to keep the shavings out.
I just got this car back in October and found it to be to difficult to get to
the gas pedal without hitting the gas and I also drive with my toe tips.
I also have found that the cars interior gets way to hot so that is why I'm
also putting dynamat extreme and new carpet in now. I want to enjoy driving
this awesome car, not sweat my azz off and fumble with the pedals, should be a
joy to drive now.
I'll try to get the photos soon.
Riggs.
I don't have the pic's yet but wanted to reply on your last
post. You don't have to get another pedal assembly. With the
new brake foot pad, mark the pedal assembly and cut it while
it is in the car with a sawzal or jig saw (no grinders they throw sparks everywhere)
then pull the pad over, this is a real quick job.
Be sure to cover the carpet to keep the shavings out.
I just got this car back in October and found it to be to difficult to get to
the gas pedal without hitting the gas and I also drive with my toe tips.
I also have found that the cars interior gets way to hot so that is why I'm
also putting dynamat extreme and new carpet in now. I want to enjoy driving
this awesome car, not sweat my azz off and fumble with the pedals, should be a
joy to drive now.
I'll try to get the photos soon.
Riggs.
The problem I run into is EBay's new modus operandi. If a seller says "Ships to United States" and "To Canada-Unspecified" I am locked out from even bidding!!
*Edit* - I've decided to wait until spring. R&R of that pedal looks hard on my old back. Looks like a simple cut. I will get the rubber pad in the interim. And I look forward to the pics!
Last edited by Paul L; Dec 16, 2008 at 05:09 PM.
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I won't see my car until April as it is in commercial storage for the winter. So the plan is to pick up a pedal for $20.00 or so and refurbish it in the basement while the snow and freezing rain falls outside.
The problem I run into is EBay's new modus operandi. If a seller says "Ships to United States" and "To Canada-Unspecified" I am locked out from even bidding!!
The problem I run into is EBay's new modus operandi. If a seller says "Ships to United States" and "To Canada-Unspecified" I am locked out from even bidding!!
Good thing there are ways around that.
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Drifting
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From: springfield ohio
Paul, here are the photo's
Here is the clearance before the modification.
After cutting off about one inch of the right side of the pedal.
This gives you more room than you might think, what a difference.
This is the finished product.
I hope this helps anybody who has the same pedal clearance issues.
Riggs.
Here is the clearance before the modification.
After cutting off about one inch of the right side of the pedal.
This gives you more room than you might think, what a difference.
This is the finished product.
I hope this helps anybody who has the same pedal clearance issues.
Riggs.
. I ordered the brake pedal pad this morning from NAPA.
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It's a generic GM/car/truck rubber pad. It does not have the "disc brakes" imprint but that is OK. The GM stock pad for 1974 does not either. No, I did not order on-line so I do not have to pay shipping.
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...rake+Pedal+Pad
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...rake+Pedal+Pad
Last edited by Paul L; Dec 18, 2008 at 07:32 PM.
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And thanks to Paul for finding the NAPA version. That's the one I'll be installing.
DC