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Emergency Brake Position

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by ITGuy1024, Apr 27, 2010.

  1. ITGuy1024

    ITGuy1024 Junior Member

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    So not the question you might think. I'm wondering if there is anyway to "move" the emergency brake pedal back a little. When I am driving the pedal is pushing on my shin. I know I can move the seat and what not but the most comfortable spot seems to ram my shin into the pedal.

    Ideas?:confused:
     
    #1 ITGuy1024, Apr 27, 2010
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  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    It would seem that if your shin is hitting the parking brake, you must be sitting too close to the steering wheel. Do you have short arms or long legs?

    Tom
     
    #2 qbee42, Apr 28, 2010
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    :lol: I thought I was the only one!

    I have my seat all the way back, and I considered shortening the pedal, but I think I've found a better solution. With my old car I used to put my left foot down beside my right foot resting on the back. Now I just keep my left foot up by the seat, so my leg is basically at a 45degree angle; makes holding the wheel with my left hand far more comfortable.
     
    #3 snookums, Apr 29, 2010
  4. ITGuy1024

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    Short arms and legs. I'm about 5'6" - 5'7".
     
    #4 ITGuy1024, Apr 29, 2010
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Interesting. I am also 5'7", but have long arms and legs for my size.

    One of the problems with the Gen II Prius is the lack of a telescopic steering wheel. I sit a little farther forward than I do with other cars, just to get a comfortable grip on the wheel.

    What seat angle do you use? In your situation I would put the seat all the way up, and move it back a notch.

    Tom
     
    #5 qbee42, Apr 30, 2010
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    what your seat goes up and down?! the only thing i can adjust on my seat is the back rest and moving it closer/further from the steering wheel.
     
    #6 preeyus06, May 24, 2010
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