Dead pedal - dead in 2020

[Tiki Royce]

Agreed. i would love to see a retrofit of the older dead pedal cover on a 2020 model.

As long as we can know where exactly, and how much of the existing carpet to remove, I think that’ll be a great start to this problem.
Also, the Tesla part number to the pedal cover would be much appreciated too.

 

[linuxguyInMD]

I ordered a dead cover and some 2” Velcro with sticky back. Removed the back of the cover and cut two of the 2” loop strips to length and stuck them on. It holds very well

 

[ATC@LWSK]

I bought a sport pedal set from Amazon that included the dead pedal like the one in #44 (Aluminum Alloy Foot Pedal for Tesla Model 3 Accelerator Gas Fuel Brake Peda X6L5 | eBay), only to find out that my 2020 doesn't have a plastic piece to tape it to.

Is there a way to just drill two holes and screw a plastic "base" to which to tape the dead pedal insert?

I wouldn't be comfortable cutting the carpet, but I could drill two holes in the right place and screw a plastic "base".

 

[wyu177]

I ordered a dead cover and some 2” Velcro with sticky back. Removed the back of the cover and cut two of the 2” loop strips to length and stuck them on. It holds very well

Pics?

 

[knobnd1]

I have successfully added in the missing dead pedal that Tesla took away from all 2020 model 3 owners. The hardest part was sourcing the actual dead pedal. I ended up just messaging several different sellers on eBay who were selling the drivers side carpet liner, which has the dead pedal to see if they would agree to sell me the dead pedal by itself. One of them agreed and I was able to get it that way.

after receiving it I used cardboard and made a template of where the attachment points go on the carpet and used a carpet knife from Home Depot to cut out the carpet using the template I made.

 

[knobnd1]

 

[XLR82XS]

Awesome. I have a spare plastic dead pedal and was thinking of cutting the carpet then "massaging" the plastic tabs through the carpet into the foam. Seems like the best idea for a long-term quality installation.

 

[knobnd1]

Awesome. I have a spare plastic dead pedal and was thinking of cutting the carpet then "massaging" the plastic tabs through the carpet into the foam. Seems like the best idea for a long-term quality installation.

The holes are in the foam behind the carpet, so once you cut the appropriate holes for the dead pedal it'll mount up and be very snug.

 

[fritzner]

Anyone come out with a metal / AL / sport dead pedal for 2020?
Or do you need to 1st replace the missing plastic dead pedal from a 2019, then put a cover on it?

 

[SDRick]

Anyone come out with a metal / AL / sport dead pedal for 2020?
Or do you need to 1st replace the missing plastic dead pedal from a 2019, then put a cover on it?

You could just place the aluminum dead petal on the carpet with the double-sided tape that it often comes with, but it is not ideal. To do it properly you need to purchase the hard foam piece that goes under the dead petal. You also need to cut out a piece of carpet. I had the service center do it. Too bad they got rid of the stock dead petal.

 

[fritzner]

I found the RPM offers a solution.

Model 3 Foot Rest- Dead Pedal ($39 w/ 20% Off )

My SR didn't even come with carpet floor mats, but a local owner gave me his pre-2020 mats since he put in all-weather mats. The pre-2020 mats don't extend up into the dead pedal area.

 

[fritzner]

Crap ... RPM's Matte 3 pedal set is on back order until April.

Anyone know of another 3 pedal set that works without the plastic OEM dead pedal (i.e. plain carpet)?

 

[Kevy Baby]

Crap ... RPM's Matte 3 pedal set is on back order until April.

Anyone know of another 3 pedal set that works without the plastic OEM dead pedal (i.e. plain carpet)?

It is bad form to post the same question in two different threads, especially when they are in the same sub-forum

Just saying...

 

[fritzner]

It is bad form to post the same question in two different threads, especially when they are in the same sub-forum

Just saying...

You're right. My bad, I know better. Lost track of things. Sorry.

 

[Fastidious]

I have successfully added in the missing dead pedal that Tesla took away from all 2020 model 3 owners. The hardest part was sourcing the actual dead pedal. I ended up just messaging several different sellers on eBay who were selling the drivers side carpet liner, which has the dead pedal to see if they would agree to sell me the dead pedal by itself. One of them agreed and I was able to get it that way.

after receiving it I used cardboard and made a template of where the attachment points go on the carpet and used a carpet knife from Home Depot to cut out the carpet using the template I made.

Do you remember (or have it noted) the seller on eBay from which you got the plastic dead pedal? I would love to do exactly what you did.

 

[XLR82XS]

UPDATE: I installed this dead pedal over the weekend and it's a nice unit for 2020+ cars. Sticking well do far but I'll add velcro if it falls off.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T9834GR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Needsdecaf]

UPDATE: I installed this dead pedal over the weekend and it's a nice unit for 2020+ cars. Sticking well do far but I'll add velcro if it falls off.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T9834GR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for this. Does the dead pedal come with the rubber strips showing through the aluminum? How would you say it matches with the stock pedals?

Thank you!

 

[SDM44]

The dead pedal from that link is a solid piece aluminum piece, and has double-sided tape along the entire back. I took industrial strength loop velcro and stuck it onto the entire back side of the dead pedal, and it sticks onto the carpet and is rock solid and doesn't move.

I've had it like this for the past month now without any issues on my 2020 SR+, using "2019 spec" floor mats.

 

[XLR82XS]

Thanks for this. Does the dead pedal come with the rubber strips showing through the aluminum? How would you say it matches with the stock pedals?

Thank you!

It matches these pedals perfectly: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RNP6C22/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Bought them for the 2019 and before I knew what the 2020 dead pedal looked like. (I have 1 of the first 2020MY)

The rubber strips do not "show through" since this is a solid piece. Strips are attached.

 

[fritzner]

Nice! I'm using 2019-spec floor mats in my 2020 SR as well.

I'm just waiting on the matte finish 3 pedal set from RPM to be back in stock. I ordered back on March 4th when they had just gone on back order. Unfortunately, pedals for my Model 3 are not on the list of essential businesses so it is taking them longer than usual to fill my order (totally understandable). The last time I checked with them it sounded like they should be available soon.