Clutch & brake pedal foot pads

[bneville]

I have spent the last 2 hours trying to put new new foot pads on the clutch and brake pedals on my 64 230SL. I have sprayed them with wd 40 to make them more pliable but I have not had much luck.  Anybody out there have any trade secrets they would like to share with me.   Thank you !!!!

[DaveB]

Apparently a common problem with the new rubber pads!
Immerse them in boiled water to soften them up then quickly get them in place. Perhaps try some silicon grease or spray too.

[bneville]

The boiling water worked.

Thank you