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Floor pedal brake vs. suspended pedal brake....

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Pumpkin Oval Head, Oct 27, 2013.

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  1. Oct 27, 2013 #1
    Pumpkin Oval Head

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    I have driven more trucks with the brake pedal on the floor than those that hang down. I prefer the floor pedal as it gives me better control on the amount of pressure I can apply to the brake.

    Wondering what everyone else prefers???

    I am currently driving a Mack day cab and they have the suspended brake pedal. Since Macks are made by Volvo, I was also wondering which brake pedal style does Volvo use? :biggrin_25520:
     
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  3. Oct 27, 2013 #2
    flyingmusician

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    the 630 I drove had it suspended
     
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  4. Oct 27, 2013 #3
    Wharf Rat

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    didn't care for the floor mounted brake pedal in the KW T600 or T660 that I have driven. Seems awkward since most brake pedals are suspended.
     
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  5. Oct 27, 2013 #4
    windsmith

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    I prefer the floor mounted pedal. With all the bouncing, I get better control of the pedal with my heel on the floor.
     
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  7. Oct 27, 2013 #5
    379exhd

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    I prefer the floor pedal. When #### hits the fan its easier to stand on hahaha.
     
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  8. Oct 27, 2013 #6
    KW Cajun

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    Yeah, but dontcha' want to have a "snapped & broke off" hanging pedal souvenir after the crash?? ;)
     
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  9. Oct 27, 2013 #7
    barnmonkey

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    Those suspended pedals make it too easy for a beer bottle to get stuck behind them!! :O:biggrin_2555:
     
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  10. Oct 27, 2013 #8
    snowwy

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    on the floor, in the air, makes no difference to me. and there's no difference in foot pressure. they all work the same.

    long as it has a pedal is all i care.
     
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  11. Oct 27, 2013 #9
    Blind Driver

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    The floor pedal is a pain in the butt when I'm wearing muddy boots or stepped on a hocker from some nasty driver.
     
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  12. Oct 27, 2013 #10
    379exhd

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    Nah I prefer not to crash...which is why I have a truck with the pedal on the floor:yes2557:















    Although that would be a cool souvenir if I lived through it.:biggrin_2552:
     
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