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08-29-2010, 09:43 PM | #1 |
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Press brake pedal to start?
I know this sounds like a silly question, but on DCT M3s do you need to depress the brake to start the car?
My recollection is yes....I'm in the midst of installing an auto-sized brake pedal in the car and although it fits, the part seems slightly different and I think it results in the brake being partially depressed at rest. It does NOT require me to press the brake to start the car now and the brake lights are permanently on. So I'm thinking this part is not quite the right fit although the part number is identical... |
08-29-2010, 09:50 PM | #2 |
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Yup. Got to have your foot down on the brakes before you can start the car.
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08-29-2010, 10:04 PM | #3 |
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Pushing in the brake to start the car is standard of ANY vehicle with a start/stop button
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08-30-2010, 09:25 AM | #5 | |
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It is true that many (most? all, nowdays?) cars with automatic transmissions require the brake be pressed when starting. But that's regardless of whether there is a push button start or not. |
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08-30-2010, 10:34 AM | #6 |
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not on the 6mt
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08-30-2010, 11:54 AM | #7 |
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Thanks guys, got it figured out. I didn't have the brake light sensor pushed all the way in so it made contact with the tab on the pedal. I guess this sensor is also used for the ignition interlock as well. The larger sized brake pedal feels great and still gives me room to extend my left leg to the firewall as well.
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08-30-2010, 12:45 PM | #9 |
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Will do. I have it at home. I took a chance and ordered a 2008 335 steptronic brake pedal...had to come from Germany. Turns out the part number on the bracket for the pedal is identical to the M3's pedal...only difference is the pedal arm itself. I have some pictures I will post up.
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Part number is BM35-00-6-751-975 I will post up a more detailed DIY soon for anyone that wants to do this in the future. The larger brake pedal makes all the difference with left foot braking...works very well and makes full time left foot braking comfortable if you choose to do so or just for the occasional use in spirited driving. |
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Not on the S2000, either.
For all (maybe most) modern cars, your foot needs to be on the brake if it's an automatic or DCT, regardless of ignition type. And on the clutch pedal if it's a manual, regardless of ignition type.
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