Advanced Installation Instructions for Heel Toe

Advanced Installation Instructions: Dialing In Your Pedals for Heel-Toe Driving

Our standard installation process gets you 90% of the way to a performance-ready pedal setup. But if you’re aiming for perfect heel-toe ergonomics, you will want to take one more step: adjusting the height relationship between your brake and gas pedals.

Why Pedal Height Matters

When downshifting, an ideal heel-toe setup allows you to brake with the ball of your foot while rolling the edge of your heel (or side of your foot) onto the throttle. If your gas pedal sits too low or too high relative to the brake, this movement becomes awkward—or impossible—especially under heavy braking when the brake pedal sits lower.

Fine-Tuning Pedal Height

Once your SRP Racing pedals are installed following the main instructions, you can easily adjust pedal height using this simple method:

  • Determine which pedal needs to be raised (if any) – On newer cars it is usually the gas pedal, and in older cars raising the brake may feel better.

  • Remove the SRP Racing pedal 

  • Add flat washers between the SRP pedal and the factory pedal surface. This “sandwich” approach lets you raise the pedal surface in small steps.

  • Reinstall the pedal using the same bolts and lock nuts as before.

  • If adding more than a couple washers, longer machine screws will be needed.  Make sure the lock nuts are fully engaged.  #8-32 machine screws are what we use, readily available at most  good hardware stores.  Or contact us.

  • Test the feel – Sit in the car and simulate a few heel-toe downshifts. If it feels good go for a drive - the real test is going to be under heavier braking.  Make small adjustments until the transition between brake and throttle feels natural and smooth.

Pro Tips

Start with a couple washers and test drive. A couple of washers can make a big difference. Be sure all fasteners are tightened securely, and always make  sure the lock nuts are fully engaged - you'll see the tip of the screw at least flush with the back of the nut or slightly protruding.

This adjustment is especially useful for track drivers and spirited street driving where precision matters. Small tweaks here can make a big impact on your confidence and control behind the wheel.

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