Hey, wondering if anyone has had the same problem I am having with my Alum. pedals. My problem is that the "ball" that rests on the back of the pedal keeps coming outta the "socket". This only started happening after my pedal install. My mechanic said it is common with aftermarket pedals on most cars, only some (such as BMW) don't have problems. He says he is going to take care of it for me, but I just want to see what you guys did (if anything). Sorry for the words I used to describe the problem, but I am nost really sure what to call the parts . Anyone have any idea what I am talking about, and have an idea how to fix it?? Its very frustrating, I have to keep reaching down and fixing it, or the pedals gets stuck or won't depress all the way .
Thanks,
Evan

 

Dunno what you mean....
I have the RUF pedals and the only problem I had was that the screws for the dead pedal were too short so I put longer ones instead....Other than that - love 'em

 

Ya no probs with ours, could you post some pics of your problem?

all the best
adam

 

Ditto - no problems 8k miles

 

Lemme go take some pics, maybe that will help...
Evan

 

he will be happy to help.

 

Evan-

I've used the Ruf pedals on both my prior C4 and current X50 but used them only on the brake and clutch pedals in order to avoid this. You might want to order a new gas pedal (with "fresh" socket) and then leave the Ruf parts only on the brake and clutch. The other option would be to order a new gas pedal and install the Ruf component prior to placing the new pedal in the car.

 

Here are some pictures of my problem (sorry very tight space bad pics )
How does this.....

.....attach to this. I am thinking it is supposed to go into that little socket, but it won't fit in.

It just kinda rests on it (show in this picture). I don't know how it was to start which is why I have no idea how to fix it

Let me know what u guys think..
Thanks,
Evan

 

Evan,

That's really odd, could it be that the pedal was improperly placed? show a pic from the front please.

 

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...?threadid=1139
See if that angle is ok, otherwise I can run out and take a straight one. They seem on right... How does it connect, or does it?? Is it just suposed to rest in that little hole??
THanks,
Evan

 

The metal ball has come out of the plastic socket that is moulded into the back of the plastic gas pedal. Use an inspection mirror to make sure the socket is ok. Then push the metal ball into the plastic socket - hard. Jeff

 

I pushed as hard as I could, and it would not go in. I had a felling it did go in because the socket had little slits that appeared like it would expand for the ball, but it just will not go in. It doesn't look damaged, but at the same time will NOT go in .
Evan

 

Get a mirror back there and take a look. You are right, there are slits that expand for the metal ball joint. You want to make sure the opening for the ball is not blocked.

I have no experience with the gas pedal, but have experience with the boxster cab top which has metal ***** going into plastic sockets. It is easy to separate the metal/plastic joint, but is takes force to put them back together as the force has to expand the plastic 'slits' so that the metal ball will go in. I give them a wack with a BFH and the ball pops right into the joint. A sharp hard wack.

Grab the shaft just behind the metal ball with needle nose vise grips and put the ball end where it is supposed to go. Give the pedal a wack with a plastic or dead blow hammer to seat the joint. If you only have a metal hammer then use a piece of wood.

Take the metal pedal off first and drive around without it to see if the ball remains seated.

If that does not work then I'm out of ideas or something else is wrong

 

I will give this a try in a bit. Is there a reason that no glue or somthing is used to hold the ball in the socket?? I was trying to think of reasons why, but came up blank, it isn't like the ball moves in the socket (I don't think it does). Also why should I try it without the RUF pedal on?? To see if it is the extra weight messin it up??
Thanks for your help,
Evan

 

GOT IT!!!!!!!! Thanks Tool Pants, needle nose pliers, and a good push (by hand) on the pedal popped it right back in. It fells like its in there pretty snug now (gave it a good tug). I don't have time to drive it, but from the feeling I got when I tugged it, I think I am in good shape. Ya know this board is always very helpful, so far every problem I have had (many unfortunatly) have been solved by at least one person on here. This place is great for somone who is not a "mechanic" but would like to do some stuff here and there.
Thanks guys (especially Tool Pants)
Evan