C5 driver footrest broke off

[XLR8]

The footrest in my '98 broke the other day. This is the platform on the floorboard that the driver can position their left foot on while driving. I didn't realize how much I use it until it broke. ;squint: I've got it re-positioned to allow my left foot some support but I'm not comfortable leaving it for long because of fear it will dislodge and end up behind the brake pedal. hnoes

Anyone else had this happen?

I've tried to look in the footwell to see what's involved in replacing the part but it will require someone a lot more limber and smaller than me to get to it.

Jane Ann

 

[USA-1]

so, your dead pedal...... died?

don't believe I've heard of that before. did the pedal it's self break?

 

[markmark]

Hey Jane Ann, My 01' broke out a piece a little bigger than a silver dollar. I guess it wasn't too structural of a piece, because the footrest is still attached. It's kind of a flimsy design anyhow. But then again,it's a rest and not a pedal

 

[jrose7004]

I haven't ever heard of that happening before Jane Ann!

 

[XLR8]

so, your dead pedal...... died?

don't believe I've heard of that before. did the pedal it's self break?

The dead pedal broke off from the interior wall.

I never realized how much I used it until the last few days. I frequently suffer from sciatica and I have to shift positions when driving at times. The dead pedal helped me do that without even thinking about it... until now.

I'll call Kevin Monday and start a search for replacement. I just wondered if anyone here had the same problem in the past.

Jane Ann

 

[XLR8]

I haven't ever heard of that happening before Jane Ann!

Leave it to me to be different JR. :L

 

[Junkman2008]

There are only 2 bolts that hold the dead pedal in place. Maybe the brackets on your dead pedal broke off? Here is an exploded diagram of the pedal.

 

[KANE]

...I've tried to look in the footwell to see what's involved in replacing the part but it will require someone a lot more limber and smaller than me to get to it.

Jane Ann

I'll trade babysitting for parts and labor.

If you can watch my son so that the wife and I can go out on a date (it would be the first time in two years!)... I'll replace the pedal for you for free!

 

[XLR8]

I'll trade babysitting for parts and labor.

If you can watch my son so that the wife and I can go out on a date (it would be the first time in two years!)... I'll replace the pedal for you for free!

You're on. How'd you know I don't have any money and I love kids? :L

 

[XLR8]

There are only 2 bolts that hold the dead pedal in place. Maybe the brackets on your dead pedal broke off? Here is an exploded diagram of the pedal.

Thanks for the diagram Junkman!! That helps to know what I'm looking for.

Jane Ann

 

[DRTH VTR]

Hey Jane Ann!

I can't help you with the dead pedal, but I wanted to let you off the hook on our Boise State vs Southern Miss football wager. It doesn't seem like a very fair bet.

I still have one bet with a guy that I work with. He is from Fresno and we have a small bet on the BSU/Fresno State game. I think that he will look very good in a dress after the BSU win.

Jim

 

[Remo]

Update

Jane Ann - How did this repair turn out?
Remo:cool

 

[XLR8]

Hey Jane Ann!

I can't help you with the dead pedal, but I wanted to let you off the hook on our Boise State vs Southern Miss football wager. It doesn't seem like a very fair bet.

I still have one bet with a guy that I work with. He is from Fresno and we have a small bet on the BSU/Fresno State game. I think that he will look very good in a dress after the BSU win.

Jim

:LI just saw this, Jim... and I owe you a t-shirt. If I won't wear a dress for my mother I won't wear one for USM.

Jane Ann - How did this repair turn out?
Remo:cool

Got it replaced at the same time I had some other maintenance work done, Remo. Forgot to post the update. If I can lay my hands on the receipt I'll post the price of the part.

Jane Ann

 

[DRTH VTR]

:LI just saw this, Jim... and I owe you a t-shirt. If I won't wear a dress for my mother I won't wear one for USM.

You owe me nothing. We had fun with it and that is all I wanted.

BSU is now 11th in the BCS and the major polls. I think that is really too high, as they are not as good as the team that beat Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl two years ago. But it is fun to watch, and you never know...

 

[powderski13]

Should be easy to remove and repair. Only 2 nuts dold it in place with the studs mounted in the floor pan. You should be able to glue (gorilla glue) the broken tabs.

 

[hoosierdaddy]

First for me hearing something like this on the dead peddle ;help I would have never thunk it could happen. But doesn't look too serious either ;help I use mine everytime I drive the car, not sure there is any other place to put the left foot is there :confused Seems like it's been so long since I drove mine can't really remember

Bill

 

[vett boy]

Might I say it might be time that you treated yourself to something in crystal red .