PIX530 Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 Got into situation where DJ is our first car where my wife with small foot cant drive it nicely. She got many cars before and never ever had any issues. So the problem is that brake pedal position is much higher than gas pedal, so to push brake pedal she has to take her foot completely in the air. This is absolutely inconvenient and unsafe. Asked friend who has DJ for years, he has big foot size, but he mentioned same issue for his wife. I am seriously looking for ways to lower/adjust brake pedal position. Dealer told me this is impossible. libertymama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted September 22, 2016 Report Share Posted September 22, 2016 so did you all not test drive it first? also most cars can be ordered with adjustable foot pedals not sure about the journey....good luck on what ever you do.... dgncsk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted September 23, 2016 Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 Shoulda had her test drive it. You will have to mcGyver some custom extension for it or just keep driving until she gets used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIX530 Posted September 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2016 I did test drive - all good for me. My wife didnt, she refuses to test drive cars as a driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted September 24, 2016 Report Share Posted September 24, 2016 Lol. Then she should be refused from driving said cars. OhareFred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 (edited) I'm having the same problem and I did test drive mine. It's not so noticeable until you drive it for awhile. I'm actually having severe knee pain and it's no joke. I'm currently looking into have pedal extensions installed to see if that will help. I think it can be adjusted so the transition from gas to brake should be easier. Look on Amazon for gas pedal extender kit. https://www.amazon.com/Auto-Pedal-Extenders-Brake-Sourceone-mobility/dp/B0198VE4YO Edited March 1, 2017 by Diana libertymama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libertymama Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) I test drove and have the same problem with my 2016. I didn't notice it until several consecutive hours of driving when my ankle started to ache. It is the brake pedal is way too high. Basically, I'm having to flex my foot too hard to move from the gas to reach the brake. And I wear a size 7 shoe so not extremely small either. I've tried adjusting the seat but then I can't reach the gas and steering wheel comfortably. It's too bad there are always a**clowns trolling for someone to insult in order to temporarily boost their fragile ego rather than trying to help. Edited October 16, 2019 by libertymama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2late4u Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 well thats a great way to get advice by calling names from whom you want help...to be honest their isn't much can be done if the pedal height is not to your liking. i use to work for Chrysler in St Louis and drove the vans off the line and to be honest the ones with adjustable pedals that CAN be ordered(and to be honest might could be redone at the dealership but u am certain the cost would be extremely high) had a feel to them that i didnt like dont know if it was the angle or just the pressure feel when using them..good luck finding a fix for your problem km-04 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted October 17, 2019 Report Share Posted October 17, 2019 13 hours ago, libertymama said: I test drove and have the same problem with my 2016. I didn't notice it until several consecutive hours of driving when my ankle started to ache. It is the brake pedal is way too high. Basically, I'm having to flex my foot too hard to move from the gas to reach the brake. And I wear a size 7 shoe so not extremely small either. I've tried adjusting the seat but then I can't reach the gas and steering wheel comfortably. It's too bad there are always a**clowns trolling for someone to insult in order to temporarily boost their fragile ego rather than trying to help. LOL....You certainly are a keeper! Maybe only use the brake pedal when you need it instead of using it as a foot rest....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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