Rubber brake lever cover fell off, what now?

[DCYL725]

This rubber brake pedal cover fell off today. Anyone know how to securely fasten back on? So far I haven’t been able to get it back and hold.

 

[gusone]

What does the brake pedal look like now?

 

[Fsudoles]

Right to the dealer, so you can’t be blamed if something happens without it….that would be my move.

 

[Eric]

I had the same problem on my 4S and had the dealer fix it during my biannual maintenance.It seems to be holding up fine after the fix however i do not know what they did to remedy it

 

[Wakesurfer]

Right to the dealer, so you can’t be blamed if something happens without it….that would be my move.

Agree. Off to the dealer.

 

[Fsudoles]

Agree. Off to the dealer.

And if they push back on a loaner, or supplying a rental, next call would be to my insurance carrier, naturally letting the dealer know they would be my next call.

 

[FlyingPoint]

The rubber cover has to be refitted to the metal brake pedal plate by putting the top and one side first. Be sure the metal pedal plate is fitted in between the rubber pad and the overlapping flange on both top and side. Then work the other side and the bottom using an auto interior trim tool that has a 90 degree bend or close to it. If you have the wide trim tool, this works the best for the bottom and a smaller tool for the side. That's all there is to it, no glue no fancy tools.

If I had to guess, it was never properly installed at the factory. It is impossible for this to come off the metal plate cover under normal use.

 

[Deleted member 6348]

This is what the warranty is for. Take it to the dealer.

 

[BigBob]

Arguably it's unsafe. So get it recovered by Porsche assistance, then they have to prioritise you in the queue and give you a loan/hire car.

Bit overkill, but....

#i'dglueitbackon

 

[Moonstone]

Heat it up with a hair dryer and slide it back on.

 

[DCYL725]

Probably just take it back to the dealer. Weird angle and position to install in properly at home.

The pedal now looks like a stalk naked piece of plastic pedal. More slippery to the feat/shoe so not as safe and sturdy. Brake still works fine.

Hopefully it’s a quick fix…

Hope they have some RS cars in the showroom to make the trip even more worthwhile..

 

[Jayyvr890]

No need to go to dealer. The part that fell off is essentially a sillicone/rubber cover for the actual brake pedal which is underneath.

It is a bit finicky but you can put it back on yourself. Start by hooking one corner on first, then try to run your finger under the lip to make sure it goes all the way around the actual pedal underneath. Took me a couple of tries but in the end I got it back on with a little elbow grease.

 

[JAGMAN]

This is basic. Nothing fancy, no tools. It slides up from the bottom. Slide the rubber pad up the pedal, make sure the side are in the channel, then make sure the bottom of the pedal seats into the groove in the rubber.

This should take you 1 minute. Or you can go to the dealer and spend quite a bit more time. It sounds like many on this board have a lot of time on their hands….

 

[DCYL725]

This is basic. Nothing fancy, no tools. It slides up from the bottom. Slide the rubber pad up the pedal, make sure the side are in the channel, then make sure the bottom of the pedal seats into the groove in the rubber.

This should take you 1 minute. Or you can go to the dealer and spend quite a bit more time. It sounds like many on this board have a lot of time on their hands….

Will try putting back on again.

Not much time on hand but the drive to the dealership is nice. Well, anytime driving this thing is pleasant, so don’t mind the trip.

Can easily continue work-related duties away at the dealership over coffee.

 

[timc3]

I had the same problem on my 4S and had the dealer fix it during my biannual maintenance.It seems to be holding up fine after the fix however i do not know what they did to remedy it

You have your Taycan serviced twice a year?

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