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Jon A Senior Enthusiast

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They can't be the same level. With big boots (or if you have a roadracing background) and the edge of your foot hangs off the brake pedal, as you push it you'll start pushing the gas as well.

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Spurshot
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Try putting on some size 12 hunting boots and get 5 lbs of mud on them, then go drive your truck. You'll be glad they are far apart. But for the height of the pedals, I agree. IMO, they should be le

Rawyzf
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Did you know your seat moves too?

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I just found out yesterday lol.   I am talking about the distance between the pedals themselves. There is a too big a vertical and horizontal gap.

nadrojcote Senior Enthusiast

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I went from driving a standard Tacoma to this and I find the pedals great. No more trying to use a clutch with my snowmobiling boots on! bananawoot.gif

AK* Enthusiast

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Thanks for all the answers guys. I can see it being a bit of a person problem, as all my previous cars have been more sport/luxury oriented.

 

I will definitely be modifying the gas pedal to be more in-line with the brake pedal. I just cant deal with them being so vertically and horizontally spread apart.

 

The picture below makes me feel like I should be using my left foot to brake.

 

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morrislee Enthusiast

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I moved from my ford escape 2010 to the sierra slt. it was weird at first, now I dont even notice it. I think i have finally got used to it until you have brought it up again.

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Jernik Enthusiast

Jernik

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Thought I was the only one until I searched this. The first few stops, I got my toe snagged on the back of the brake pedal - glad none of them were "emergency" stops. The brake seems to be so far forward compared to anything else I have driven (admittedly, I haven't driven a GM product since about 2001, so maybe all GM is like this?) For me, it definitely takes a conscious effort to lift my whole leg backwards then left to apply brake. It's kind of a PITA, but not a deal breaker, as I really do like the rest of the truck.

 

I hadn't thought about pedal extenders, I may look into that for the skinny pedal to make the gap a little more "normal".

iCryWheniGoPoop Enthusiast

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i have never noticed an issue with pedal placement causing a problem but I drive so many different other cars I guess I never get use to mine fully.

 

What is it about vertical position u don't like? Do you have lil BabyGap feet or are you Ronald McDonalds stunt double and the big ass red shoes work better in the Tundra?

 

I have an e36M and e28M and have no issues hopping between them all but I will agree that they are spread out. It would be a little tougher to Heel Toe anyway.

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Jernik Enthusiast

Jernik

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It's not so much the spacing left to right as it is front to back. I'm short, only 5'5", and if I get the seat where it's comfortable to work the gas, it feels like I have to put a 90 degree bend on my leg to get my foot back to the brake. Slight exaggeration, but it's enough to be a little uncomfortable. Snagging my toe was a result of expecting the pedal to be at a certain place, and when I went to move my foot left it wasn't there - it was still "behind" my foot (on the topside of my foot).

 

If I adjust the seat where it's comfortable to work the brake, it feels like I'm stretching to press the gas enough to get going.

 

I will say this, the pedal feel on the brake is outstanding IMO,once I get my foot on it. It's just the placement in relation to the accelerator that feels off.

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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It's not so much the spacing left to right as it is front to back. I'm short, only 5'5", and if I get the seat where it's comfortable to work the gas, it feels like I have to put a 90 degree bend on my leg to get my foot back to the brake. Slight exaggeration, but it's enough to be a little uncomfortable. Snagging my toe was a result of expecting the pedal to be at a certain place, and when I went to move my foot left it wasn't there - it was still "behind" my foot (on the topside of my foot).

 

If I adjust the seat where it's comfortable to work the brake, it feels like I'm stretching to press the gas enough to get going.

 

I will say this, the pedal feel on the brake is outstanding IMO,once I get my foot on it. It's just the placement in relation to the accelerator that feels off.

 

Have you tried to split the difference between the 2 seating positions? I'm about 5'9" on a good day and I never had a problem. The only problem was how good the brakes were and going from my '98 Silverado with sh*tty brakes it looked like I was still in driver's ed for the first week or so of buying my '14 because I would hit the brake too hard lol. I've never had a problem with pedal positions rather it was my current Silverado at the time or a big commercial truck. Part of that could be the fact that I've driven with 2 feet ever since getting my license, even in an auto. And before anybody says anything, I don't hover my left foot over the brake, just keep it to the side to where I just have to rotate on my heel. Same for the gas pedal with me right foot when I have it set to cruise. Much better reaction to the brake in my opinion and never had an issue with riding the brake. Takes less time for me to rotate my left foot on my heel to the brake than having to move my right foot completely from the gas to the brake. Even when I would go between my Silverado and a commercial truck with a manual trans.

jonny24 Enthusiast

jonny24

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I agree that it is a large gap front-to-back, and it takes getting used to. I think the idea is that in the event of an emergency, you have a lot more stopping power on the brake where it is- by bringing your leg back, you're guaranteed to have the range of motion to push that far down.

 

Does this make sense when you think about needing to bring your leg back? I don't know. I'm pretty used to it by now.

 

My bigger complaint is the distance from the non-adjustable pedals to the non-telescoping steering wheel. When I get close enough to the wheel, I'm too close to the brake. Not by much, but a little adjustment in one of those would go a long way for me.

Jernik Enthusiast

Jernik

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Fortunately I got one with telescoping steering wheel, so that's good for me. But if it didn't move in a bit, I'd be feeling like you do.

 

I'm gradually getting used to the brake situation... I may still try a pedal block on the skinny pedal though.

bass mechanic Enthusiast

bass mechanic

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I have the same frustration, and for me it is a safety issue. any other vehicle has always had the pedals closer in height. the problem is I used to bump my foot on the brake when lifting from the gas. safety issue to say the least as in a panic maneuver I may not be able to get to the brake in time after another attempt.

so here is what I did for both my 14 and my 15

1. move the pedals all the way to the floor

2. disconnect the speedo cable that adjusts the brake height

3. move the gas pedal forward while the brake stays at the lowest position.

4. press memory button and hold the memory setting 1 or 2 depending on what driver preset you use until it beeps 2 times.

 

you'll find the truck a lot easier to drive and the throttle more responsive since you don't have to reach so far to press it and youll find the brake and gas are a lot closer to each other.

 

the only other option is to remove the brake pedal and find a way to bend it more straight. I am just waiting for someone to die because the brake pedal is positioned too high and the NTSB gets involved so GM will actually listen.

 

I've complained about this several times and even GM customer service from this forum suggested I contact my local dealer which I have done with no follow-up on their end.

 

I have a fix so my issue is resolved. honestly I don't know why anyone needs to move the pedals anyway. unless your wife is very short!

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beetle Enthusiast

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I have the same frustration, and for me it is a safety issue. any other vehicle has always had the pedals closer in height. the problem is I used to bump my foot on the brake when lifting from the gas. safety issue to say the least as in a panic maneuver I may not be able to get to the brake in time after another attempt.

so here is what I did for both my 14 and my 15

1. move the pedals all the way to the floor

2. disconnect the speedo cable that adjusts the brake height

3. move the gas pedal forward while the brake stays at the lowest position.

4. press memory button and hold the memory setting 1 or 2 depending on what driver preset you use until it beeps 2 times.

 

you'll find the truck a lot easier to drive and the throttle more responsive since you don't have to reach so far to press it and youll find the brake and gas are a lot closer to each other.

 

the only other option is to remove the brake pedal and find a way to bend it more straight. I am just waiting for someone to die because the brake pedal is positioned too high and the NTSB gets involved so GM will actually listen.

 

I've complained about this several times and even GM customer service from this forum suggested I contact my local dealer which I have done with no follow-up on their end.

 

I have a fix so my issue is resolved. honestly I don't know why anyone needs to move the pedals anyway. unless your wife is very short!

 

Just want to confirm, does your method move the brake pedal closer to the floor?

bass mechanic Enthusiast

bass mechanic

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Just want to confirm, does your method move the brake pedal closer to the floor?

Yes as far as it will go, but raising the gas makes them closer together.

Once your muscle memory adapts to the new locations you'll find that with the seat adjusted they will seem lower.

I pull the telescopic wheel all the way out and move the seat back a little this way the pedals are farther away.

You'll also find if you lower the front of the seat all the way and adjust height of the rear of the seat you can keep your heels on the floor and with the pedals at the right locations it's much easier to navigate the pedals

 

 

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AK* Enthusiast

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This is embarrassing lol, but here it goes...
As ghetto as this is... The picture below shows my pedal set-up for the last two months.
Yes, that is a rubber door-stop attached to my gas pedal with two zip-ties.

It sux that I had to resort to this on a 55K car. But, it has helped tremendously and only costs $5!!! My pedals are perfectly aligned now.

 

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bass mechanic Enthusiast

bass mechanic

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This is embarrassing lol, but here it goes...

As ghetto as this is... The picture below shows my pedal set-up for the last two months.

Yes, that is a rubber door-stop attached to my gas pedal with two zip-ties.

It sux that I had to resort to this on a 55K car. But, it has helped tremendously and only costs $5!!! My pedals are perfectly aligned now.

 

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I think I like my solution better and it was free!

 

 

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