New Owner/Question

[rexster314]

I just got an 04 Bird last week. As it was a slightly used one, I noticed that the brake pedal does not have any rubber pad on it, only the metal. Should it have a rubber pad on it? Don't have any others around me to compare it with. I know this is somewhat anal, but I want it to be correct.


Thanks for any help.

Rex

 

[00mustng]

......yes the brake pedal should have a rubber pad on it.....seems odd that it's missing......can you find out why that is?.....welcome to the site!.....tell us about your 'Bird....be prepared to experience a unique ownership experience.....Cheers!

 

[rexster314]

Hi
Thanks, that's what I thought. Seems previous owner lost it or took it off; who knows?
We had been driving Toyota MR2 Spyder for almost last 3 years, so top off driving is nothing new, but this car is great! Actually glad Ford stopped making them so ours will be somewhat limited. I will miss the 30mpg that the Spyder got. But we did a weekend roadtrip and averaged 21 mpg. So can't really complain.

Rex

 

[Quickdraw]

I just got an 04 Bird last week. As it was a slightly used one, I noticed that the brake pedal does not have any rubber pad on it, only the metal. Should it have a rubber pad on it? Don't have any others around me to compare it with. I know this is somewhat anal, but I want it to be correct.


Thanks for any help.

Rex

Seems dangerous as your foot could slip off the metal plate & hit the gas pedal.

 

[rexster314]

Actually, I've had several cars with just metal plates. Sometimes rubber soles and rubber pedal pads don't get along when they are wet.

Rex

 

[rexster314]

Well, went to the dealer, ordered the rubber pad, and now all is well. Cost all of 7$

Rex