Rover 75 (05) tourer - drivers peddless

GRANDAD LES · 15th August 2019, 12:55

It is becoming more of a problem to me, that while I am breaking my right foot is still connected to the throttle peddle, is there a known mod to cure this, maybe by splaying the peddles apart slightly? This is caused by my arthritus - carn't be on my own!!!!

Kev75 · 15th August 2019, 13:40

Hello Les
Have tried left foot braking? Years ago I had a Volvo Auto that had a manual choke always a bit stubborn when very cold to keep it going so I started to use my left foot for braking when it was cold felt a bit strange at first but I got used to it, I gradually started using my left foot all the time for braking. Might be worth a try.

Kev

marinabrian · 16th August 2019, 16:24

I'm going to be unpopular by voicing this, but then again..... Les if you are finding it difficult to operate the pedals of your car, then perhaps it is time to reevaluate your ability to drive safely.

I don't mean this in any other way that you should be considering the safety of both yourself, your family, and other road users, and having difficulty in operating the basic controls of your car could well end in tragedy.

In terms of the pedal position, little can be done to reposition them in relation to one another, but as a thought a brake pedal from a manual car could be fitted, meaning there is less chance of catching your right foot.

Brian

GRANDAD LES · 16th August 2019, 21:11

[QUOTE=marinabrian;2755368]I'm going to be unpopular by voicing this, but then again..... Les if you are finding it difficult to operate the pedals of your car, then perhaps it is time to reevaluate your ability to drive safely.

I don't mean this in any other way that you should be considering the safety of both yourself, your family, and other road users, and having difficulty in operating the basic controls of your car could well end in tragedy.

In terms of the pedal position, little can be done to reposition them in relation to one another, but as a thought a brake pedal from a manual car could be fitted, meaning there is less chance of catching your right foot.

Brian

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Brian, I was depresed before, but now horrified! I thought there is more than me with this problem! Should all take your advise/suggestion there will not be enough members left to keep the club going!

regards Leslie.

trikey · 16th August 2019, 21:14

I'm sure a pedal could be modified to move it further to the left should you need to, i'd be happy to have a go if I could get hold of a pedal box.

marinabrian · 17th August 2019, 08:14

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Originally Posted by trikey

I'm sure a pedal could be modified to move it further to the left should you need to, i'd be happy to have a go if I could get hold of a pedal box.

A manual brake pedal would fit an automatic pedal box, and the smaller area of the pedal will mean it is more difficult to press both brake and accelerator together.

It's not an ideal situation for Les to be in, but if the car can be modified to make it safe to drive, then it should be done.

Brian

marinabrian · 17th August 2019, 08:21

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Originally Posted by GRANDAD LES

Brian, I was depresed before, but now horrified! I thought there is more than me with this problem! Should all take your advise/suggestion there will not be enough members left to keep the club going!

regards Leslie.

I wasn't trying to be deliberately hurtful Les, but rather pragmatic.

It doesn't bear thinking about the possible consequences when driving a high torque diesel automatic car, where the engine power is more than capable of overcoming braking effort where pedals are pressed simultaneously.

Brian

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I'm sure a pedal could be modified to move it further to the left should you need to, i'd be happy to have a go if I could get hold of a pedal box. __________________ Lest we forget..

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Kev75 Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nantwich Posts: 151 Thanks: 260 Thanked 41 Times in 34 Posts	Hello Les Have tried left foot braking? Years ago I had a Volvo Auto that had a manual choke always a bit stubborn when very cold to keep it going so I started to use my left foot for braking when it was cold felt a bit strange at first but I got used to it, I gradually started using my left foot all the time for braking. Might be worth a try. Kev

16th August 2019, 16:24	#3
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	I'm going to be unpopular by voicing this, but then again..... Les if you are finding it difficult to operate the pedals of your car, then perhaps it is time to reevaluate your ability to drive safely. I don't mean this in any other way that you should be considering the safety of both yourself, your family, and other road users, and having difficulty in operating the basic controls of your car could well end in tragedy. In terms of the pedal position, little can be done to reposition them in relation to one another, but as a thought a brake pedal from a manual car could be fitted, meaning there is less chance of catching your right foot. Brian

16th August 2019, 21:11	#4
GRANDAD LES Loves to post ROVER 75 TOURER CONTEMP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LINDAL-IN-FURNESS Posts: 360 Thanks: 205 Thanked 23 Times in 16 Posts	[QUOTE=marinabrian;2755368]I'm going to be unpopular by voicing this, but then again..... Les if you are finding it difficult to operate the pedals of your car, then perhaps it is time to reevaluate your ability to drive safely. I don't mean this in any other way that you should be considering the safety of both yourself, your family, and other road users, and having difficulty in operating the basic controls of your car could well end in tragedy. In terms of the pedal position, little can be done to reposition them in relation to one another, but as a thought a brake pedal from a manual car could be fitted, meaning there is less chance of catching your right foot. Brian [/QUOTE Brian, I was depresed before, but now horrified! I thought there is more than me with this problem! Should all take your advise/suggestion there will not be enough members left to keep the club going! regards Leslie.