Hmm. It’s not totally clear to me from the description what’s breaking, but based on what’s there, I feel like this maybe isn’t the best fix. Like, okay, fine, maybe the lube problem is the proximate cause.
But bigger question: should automobile pedals mechanically be able to be wedged down by the pedal in the first place? Like, can I shove the pedal down with one foot and then pull this pedal cover up with another in such a way that it gets held in the down position?
their solution is rivets. I suspect this is going to repeat itself when the plastic around those rivet holes cracks and degrades, but the cybertwat might be off the road by then for any number of other idiotic design ‘choices’
Hmm. It’s not totally clear to me from the description what’s breaking, but based on what’s there, I feel like this maybe isn’t the best fix. Like, okay, fine, maybe the lube problem is the proximate cause.
But bigger question: should automobile pedals mechanically be able to be wedged down by the pedal in the first place? Like, can I shove the pedal down with one foot and then pull this pedal cover up with another in such a way that it gets held in the down position?
How would you propose changing the pedal?
a single pedal part instead of a pedal with a fancy design fascia on top.
The problematic part is a rug, not the pedal
Put a fastener through the thing, preventing it from moving?
But then it would just be a footrest
To stop the part from sliding off, not the whole pedal.
their solution is rivets. I suspect this is going to repeat itself when the plastic around those rivet holes cracks and degrades, but the cybertwat might be off the road by then for any number of other idiotic design ‘choices’