Replace gas pedal

[jeffc280sl]

The lower section of my gas pedal is missing due to rust.  I've learned that the pedal is very hard to find at a reasonable price.  I have installed a new floor and pedal bracket.  I'm hoping someone can describe or better yet provide a picture of the pedal base and its mounting detail so that I can fabricate what I need.

Many thanks,

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

[ja17]

Hello Jeff,
The W113 cars had two style pedals as did the sedans of the era. Yours should be the latter all plastic pedal with rubber cover. It has a plastic hinge built in the bottom part of the pedal. The bottom of the pedal has a pocket which slips over a tab secured to the floor. The tab on the floor has a rectangular hole through which a plastic clip secures the pedal. I will try to post pictures soon.

The earlier cars had a metal pedal with a rubber cover.
this version has a metal hinge and a ball and socket connection at the floor.

I think the change over date on the two syles was in 1968 ?

The sedans of the era are the same be sure to look for the later pedal. Let me know if you have problems finding one.

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio

[jeffc280sl]

Thanks Joe!

The pedal that was in the car was metal with a rubber cover.  That's the version I've had trouble finding.  I welded a new bracket from K&K to the floor pan.  It has 2 pins with round heads on top which I assume are for the base of the gas pedal.  I have seen the plastic one for sale for about $13.00.  Do you have anymore info on the metal one?

Thanks again,

Jeff

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

[A Dalton]

http://www.sls-hh-catalogue.de/bin/dbframes.phtml?mid=IN02

[waltklatt]

Jeff,
The pedal mount on the floor you described is for the metal one with the heavy rubber wrapped around it.
If you need one, I have a spare.  I can snap a picture for you if you need some reference.
Walter Klatt
1867 220SL-diesel
1963 230SL-gas

[jeffc280sl]

Thanks Guys,

The SLS site has 3 versions listed.  One looks like the inexpensive plastic version.  One is expensive and the other somewhere in between price wise.  Will any of these three work?



Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

[A Dalton]

Walter has the good one.....

[pagode.info]

Gas Pedal W 113 Pagoda:

Original Mercedes Part Number: 110 300 0002
New Price for 2006: 193,17 Euro
Available at any Merc dealer.

Have a nice day,

Tom

[jeffc280sl]

Thanks Tom,

I have documentation that indicates the part number is 110 301 0002 or 111 301 0002.  Do you know what these part numbers represent?

Thank you

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

[A Dalton]

<< part number is 110 301 0002 or 111 301 0002>>

 I think you have a typo there or wrong info.

 The #'s are :

 110 300 00 02 - Auto Trans
 110 301 00 02  - Standard Trans

[jameshoward]

I have revived this thread in the hope that someone can point me in the direction of a cheaper way of acquiring a new gas pedal to replace the one that has rusted to bits together with my drivers side floor. I am replacing the floor panels, and I would like to replace the pedal, but the cheapest I can find is still in excess of 200 Euros. My car is a 1967 (built I think in Sep '66) 230 manual. Is there a mirror part I can use, or am I faced with having to 'build' one?

ANY advice gratefully received.

James

[jeffc280sl]

James,

 The W113 has a small bracket that is welded to to floor panel near the base of the gas pedal.  The bracket has two small vertical posts which have small steel balls on the tips.  I thought the base of my pedal had rusted off.  I've come to learn the lower part of the pedal is rubber.  There are two small holes in the rubber base which fit over the two posts on the pedal bracket. The rubber base acts as a hinge in this case. I welded the bracket in place and was able to reuse my old pedal.  Have a good look at your gas pedal to see if you have two holes in the base.  Maybe you can reuse it.

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

[jsaylor]

Jeff,

I too replaced floors and peddle mount.  The rubber that fit the two ball studs and act as a hinge was gone on my peddle.  after cleaning out remaining rubber I filled with thermo plastic and pushed over ball studs while hot.  It works great and will pop off if needed.  The plastic is warmed with hot water and softens to a peanut butter consitency.  When it cools to room tempeture it is white and feels like hard white nylon.  I get mine from any jewelry supply house.  Many uses;  Need nuts for wood trim? mold to threaads, let cool, unbolt.  A new plastic nut...


Jim Saylor
Kauai, Hawaii
'65 230SL

[jeffc280sl]

Jim,

Great idea!

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

[pablo_o2]

Hope this can help you to solve your problem. Don't recall where i got it from

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Paul Haems
'68 280SL