Clutch pedal assembly interference with foot - Toyota Yaris Forums

Connoisseur_of_fine_cars · 09-21-2011, 10:47 AM

I drove my Yaris for the first time with a pair of dress shoes U.S. size 8 . Yes, I have small feet. So I shouldn't be having problem with this car's pedal, but I'm. When I press all the way down on the clutch pedal, the front of my shoe touches the back metal part of the clutch pedal. My dress shoes is a little long because it has narrow front and the soles are stiff. I'm having tough time pressing the clutch all the way down. So, I position my foot lower, using toes to push the clutch, but I would always forget to do this and my toes get tired after a while. I've driven many stick shift cars, and this is the first time I ran into this problem.

Lil Abner · 09-21-2011, 11:27 AM

I'm a US size 11/12, and I don't have a problem. I learned on my previous car that I needed to use more of the toe of my shoe for the clutch pedal. So that might just need to be something you need to train yourself to do. Yeah, other cars might be different depending on how they arrange the clutch pedal arm. Now, when I switch to my winter BOOTS, which are a size 12 with massive soles, then I have to clutch a different way. I still have trouble in the winters with this car.

Yaristeve · 09-22-2011, 12:27 PM

Not much you can do about it except to remember to use your toe. The ergonomics of the Yaris just makes it unavoidable. I too have never had a problem on my other cars but the seats are MUCH lower in my other cars than they are in the Yaris.

CrankyOldMan · 09-22-2011, 01:31 PM

I have a similar problem in the winter with my heavy boots. Perhaps a big foot mod would help? That may give you enough clearance on the side to use more of your sole and less toe.

Connoisseur_of_fine_cars · 09-23-2011, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK198105

If you guys want my opinion,the best way to clutch (at least for myself) is to have your heel firmly planted directly in front of the clutch and use the ball (area right below your toes) of your foot to rest on the pedal, when you depress the clutch the pedal should slide towards your toes without having to shift your foot nor your toes. When you release the clutch it should be able to slide back to the ball.

This doesn't seem to work for me. Probably because I have small feet.

09-21-2011, 10:47 AM	#1
Connoisseur_of_fine_cars Oh what a feeling Drives: Yaris Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 56	Clutch pedal assembly interference with foot I drove my Yaris for the first time with a pair of dress shoes U.S. size 8 . Yes, I have small feet. So I shouldn't be having problem with this car's pedal, but I'm. When I press all the way down on the clutch pedal, the front of my shoe touches the back metal part of the clutch pedal. My dress shoes is a little long because it has narrow front and the soles are stiff. I'm having tough time pressing the clutch all the way down. So, I position my foot lower, using toes to push the clutch, but I would always forget to do this and my toes get tired after a while. I've driven many stick shift cars, and this is the first time I ran into this problem. Last edited by Connoisseur_of_fine_cars; 09-21-2011 at 11:48 AM.

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09-21-2011, 11:27 AM	#2
Lil Abner Drives: 2009 3dr LB Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 412	I'm a US size 11/12, and I don't have a problem. I learned on my previous car that I needed to use more of the toe of my shoe for the clutch pedal. So that might just need to be something you need to train yourself to do. Yeah, other cars might be different depending on how they arrange the clutch pedal arm. Now, when I switch to my winter BOOTS, which are a size 12 with massive soles, then I have to clutch a different way. I still have trouble in the winters with this car.

09-22-2011, 12:27 PM	#3
Yaristeve Drives: 3-door hatch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 519	Not much you can do about it except to remember to use your toe. The ergonomics of the Yaris just makes it unavoidable. I too have never had a problem on my other cars but the seats are MUCH lower in my other cars than they are in the Yaris.

09-22-2011, 01:31 PM	#4
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	I have a similar problem in the winter with my heavy boots. Perhaps a big foot mod would help? That may give you enough clearance on the side to use more of your sole and less toe.