The clutch pedal on my 05 MCS has been making the bottom of my foot sore. Anyone else have this problem? I think it is because of the shape of the pedal. It might help if it was a little wider. Anyone know of any bigger replacement pedals??

 

What kind of shoes are you wearing? I have never had foot discomfort on any car, no matter how the pedals are shaped.

 

I wear dress shoes for work and sneakers when home??

 

I've never had an issue with any clutch pedal nor have I known anyone who has. You might want to have your foot looked at by a doctor.

 

MOMO makes a bigger/wider pedal...and its a bit flatter mini's pedals are arched a bit = smaller contact patch more digging action , so there could lie ur problem. theres a long thread on here w/pix on different pedals do a search!

 

I had to switch over to automatic transmission cars (now have a '03 MC CVT) after being diagnosed with Morton's Neuroma - a disruption of nerves at the base of the toes. Surgery did not help enough to get back into clutch cars but I can still drive my '73 SAAB 96 which has a wide, flat clutch pedal - however I don't use that car very much. A telltale sign of this condition is that it may not bther you while walking or driving but is quite painful at the end of the day when you get off of your feet.

 

my heel hurts when i drive around with dress shoes... perhaps its just the
shoes in your case too? I drive a pos civic to work every day and if i
get stuck in some serious traffic jam, i take my shoes off.

i usually wear Converse and wide, flat-bottom shoes for driving. works
the best for me. :smile:

 

Run the little bugger closer to bounce, less shifting

 

Maybe you are driving too far away from the pedals? Adjust your sit to a comfortable distance in which you can reach and actuate all pedals, including the clutch comfortably. Some people seem to like to drive with the seat too far away making them to overstretch more than you need to. Also a good back posture helps. Driving with the back seat too reclined may make things worse.

I have never had a problem with the clutch in the MINI. I have owned 2 manual transmission MCS and the cars have the most comfortable and forgiving clutch pedals of any other stick shift car I have ever driven, including Hondas.

I drive my '05 MCS with either dress shoes or running snickers all the time with no problems.

May be you need to see the orthopedist or foot doctor for a checkup.