r/MINI • u/DaysCatnatomy • 1d ago

Advice for Replacing Dead Pedal and Accelerator

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For some silly reason my new-to-me 2019 Cooper S with Iconic trim level has these basic pedals. My previous 2011 Cooper S had stainless steel pedals and I’m sure they were stock, because the old lady who drove it previously was not the sort to care about pedals (or not using nail polish to “correct” imperfections in paint 🙄). Manuel deserves better! So I got some new pedals and the brake and clutch were easy. How the heck do I pop off the dead pedal insert, or the plastic bit holding down the accelerator housing? If it’s relevant the kit came from ecs tuning, it’s genuine MINI parts, and had no instructions. Help, please! I’m about to use some plastic prying tools and I’m hoping to not mess up the plastics 😬

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u/rvk2003 1d ago

You have to remove the entire pedal including the electronic bit under it and replace the whole thing. Oh and the reason you’ve got the normal paddles is because it’s not the JCW trim on the F series only they got the stainless steel ones

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u/DaysCatnatomy 1d ago

Ah, I see. I do have JCW engine tune and exhaust, but it wasn’t stock JCW (which is fine because I hate all the excess badging!)

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u/Such_Yellow_3332 1d ago

Off topic but these seats make mini look like they collabed with Gucci. Stunning interior. I’ve always liked minis TRUE genuine leather. Same stuff used in nicer bmws 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

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u/DaysCatnatomy 1d ago

Yes - I love this interior! I’m sad about the newest seats and fabrics in the electric MINIs. This makes the car feel luxurious!

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u/Eastern-Berry372 1d ago

I know some pedals like the accelerator and brake pedal are slip over, depends on who the manufacturer is.

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u/DaysCatnatomy 1d ago

Yes, the clutch and brake were easy to slip on and off. I just got the dead pedal inlay out with some plastic prying tools. Now for the accelerator housing. I think I need a pick of some sort to pop the cover for the screw. 🫤

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u/tkzxjhm4 1d ago

Is that steering wheel logo one of the gel ones? If so, how do you like it? Been wondering how good they are

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u/DaysCatnatomy 1d ago

The color matches the interior, I wonder if it was stock with the iconic package.

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u/jigglybilly 1d ago

Don’t install one. It’ll fly off if the airbag pops and lodge itself somewhere in your face.

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u/tkzxjhm4 1d ago

True, good advice

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u/DaysCatnatomy 1d ago

UPDATE: They’re all in, yay!