7 replies to this topic

[rpowell86]

Hey people,

Ive just fitted some new pedals for my car and its got on the back:
"There must be a minimum gap of 50mm between eacg pedal as stated in ECE Regulations 35"

Now Ive just measured mine to be 35mm. I have got my MOT coming up but should I really expect a failure on this?

I suspect this is similar to the e marked headlamps. Your supposed to have them but no one really notices?

Any comments?

[newdawn1st]

Found this for ya (scroll down) just looking for anything else. edit - can't find anything specific in the MoT Manual

Basically says

Could you tell me is there a legal requirement for space between the pedals, I've fitted some sporty style ones but they just screw on top of the original ones. Would it be OK for my MOT to pass with these?There is no legal requirement regarding your pedals. However if they touch one another such that the brake pedal doesn’t operate properly, then that would result in a failure.

Edited by newdawn1st, 22 June 2009 - 03:57 PM.

[scrippo]

I'd think about why they have that rule, rather than hoping to get away with it.

If the gap is too small, you're much more likely to hit the wrong pedal with your foot, which could be dangerous and cause a crash.

[jaydee]

Hey people,

Ive just fitted some new pedals for my car and its got on the back:
"There must be a minimum gap of 50mm between eacg pedal as stated in ECE Regulations 35"

Now Ive just measured mine to be 35mm. I have got my MOT coming up but should I really expect a failure on this?

I suspect this is similar to the e marked headlamps. Your supposed to have them but no one really notices?

Any comments?

As far as i know, ECE regulation applies in europe, not in uk..

[maurais]

but your pedals can fail if the clutch and brake paedal have no rubber on them im pretty sure

maurais

[newdawn1st]

Found this..

Vehicles with a smooth brake pedal pad which from manufacture did not incorporate grooves or the fitting of an anti-slip material should not be subject to rejection.
The provision of a pedal rubber which is itself an anti-slip material is not regarded as a reason for rejection if the design pattern is worn smooth.

edit: Link for MoT Manual

Edited by newdawn1st, 22 June 2009 - 07:53 PM.

[rpowell86]

Thanks. Ill use that site for reference.

But I have had a similar issue raised about my headlights & that they are not e marked. Meaning they are not legal in europe and if the mot tester was to know about this they can fail you for it.

This is all new to me, but Ill keep reading.

Thanks,
Ryan

[rosco454]

Even if theres no rule as such,i would think if the tester struggles to get in on the ramps without hitting the other pedals then he wont be massively impressed.

That said i would say your at the mercy of the tester if there nothing set in stone.