Author Topic: Clutch and brake pedal heights  (Read 1666 times)

col320ce

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Clutch and brake pedal heights
« on: February 18, 2021, 21:54:48 »
Should the brake and clutch pedals be the same hight? My brake is lower (closer to the firewall) than the clutch.
The assembly is on the bench so any adjustment would be easier now.
There are a half a dozen washers which are all on the side to make the pedal lower (on the brake light switch) ...
Thanks!
Col

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1993 320CE Sportline

georgem

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Re: Clutch and brake pedal heights
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2021, 05:50:49 »
Maybe the brake is lower than the clutch to put it on a plane similar to the accelerator so its easy to move from one to the other without having to lift the right leg too far PLUS if you are a boy racer, it might make heel and toe changes easier :D
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Re: Clutch and brake pedal heights
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2021, 12:06:04 »
Col mine is on the bench too, I'll check it in the morning if you're still interested,

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Re: Clutch and brake pedal heights
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2021, 12:18:06 »
Thanks mate.
Col

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Re: Clutch and brake pedal heights
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2021, 11:00:57 »
Col,

My brake pedal is about a cm higher than the clutch pedal. Doesn't look like there's been any mods anywhere.

Hope the pics help...

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