{"id":117090,"date":"2024-08-28T23:29:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T06:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=117090"},"modified":"2024-12-19T08:31:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T16:31:01","slug":"brake-pedal-stoppers-what-happens-when-they-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/brake-pedal-stoppers-what-happens-when-they-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Brake Pedal Stoppers: What Happens When They Break?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column117090_3ae50f-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column117090_3ae50f-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column117090_3ae50f-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column117090_3ae50f-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column117090_3ae50f-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column117090_3ae50f-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column117090_3ae50f-05{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column117090_3ae50f-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column117090_3ae50f-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column117090_3ae50f-05 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-020658  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-b018ed\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117090_5f7c5e-ec, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117090_5f7c5e-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117090_5f7c5e-ec\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117090_5f7c5e-ec mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117090_5f7c5e-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117090_5f7c5e-ec\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117090_5f7c5e-ec img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading117090_5f7c5e-ec[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117090_5f7c5e-ec\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading117090_5f7c5e-ec summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading117090_5f7c5e-ec\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A brake pedal stopper is a small part that acts like a cushion for the brake pedal. The stopper is responsible for pressing a button on the brake pedal position sensor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over time, brake pedal stoppers can become brittle and break because they&rsquo;re made of rubber. When this happens, it&rsquo;ll cause the brake pedal position sensor to read an engaged brake pedal, which will prevent the cruise control from functioning.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A damaged or lost brake pedal stopper is also going to cause your brake lights to stay on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Brake pedal stoppers are small plastic or rubber pads that are located near the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-pedal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake pedal assembly\">brake pedal assembly<\/a>. The brake pedal arm sits on the pedal stopper when the brake pedal isn&rsquo;t depressed, providing a platform for the brake pedal arm. This part might seem small and insignificant, but brake pedal stopper pads can actually affect your vehicle if they get lost or worn out. Sometimes the stopper is on the pedal and sometimes it&rsquo;s on the stop lamp switch bracket.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column117090_27ee63-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column117090_27ee63-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column117090_27ee63-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column117090_27ee63-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column117090_27ee63-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column117090_27ee63-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column117090_27ee63-f9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column117090_27ee63-f9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column117090_27ee63-f9 > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column117090_202896-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column117090_202896-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column117090_202896-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column117090_202896-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column117090_202896-10{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column117090_202896-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column117090_202896-10 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column117090_202896-10 inner-column-2 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\nNot every vehicle has a brake pedal stopper such as the one described in this article.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-your-brake-pedal-goes-to-the-floor\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u780e1268b802c3b2adb69cca38b74781\"><style> .u780e1268b802c3b2adb69cca38b74781 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u780e1268b802c3b2adb69cca38b74781:active, .u780e1268b802c3b2adb69cca38b74781:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u780e1268b802c3b2adb69cca38b74781 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u780e1268b802c3b2adb69cca38b74781 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u780e1268b802c3b2adb69cca38b74781 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u780e1268b802c3b2adb69cca38b74781:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Why Your Brake Pedal Goes to the Floor<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Do Brake Pedal Stoppers Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a brake pedal stopper? The brake pedal stopper is a button-shaped piece of rubber that stops the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-the-throttle-and-brake-pedals-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake pedal&rsquo;s movement\">brake pedal&rsquo;s movement<\/a>. Aside from providing a cushion for the brake pedal, the stopper also engages the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/brake-pedal-position-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"brake pedal position sensor\">brake pedal position sensor<\/a>, which is essentially a button pressed by the brake pedal stopper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stopper determines the brake pedal&rsquo;s position when it isn&rsquo;t engaged and can also dampen any noise created by the pedal once it is released. This is important because you wouldn&rsquo;t want a brake pedal that persistently makes a noise when disengaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/brake-lights-on-because-the-brake-lamp-switch-pin-is-passing-through-the-hole-where-the-stopper-used-to-be.jpg\" alt=\"brake lights on because the brake lamp switch pin is passing through the hole where the stopper used to be\" class=\"wp-image-119439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/brake-lights-on-because-the-brake-lamp-switch-pin-is-passing-through-the-hole-where-the-stopper-used-to-be.jpg 956w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/brake-lights-on-because-the-brake-lamp-switch-pin-is-passing-through-the-hole-where-the-stopper-used-to-be-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/brake-lights-on-because-the-brake-lamp-switch-pin-is-passing-through-the-hole-where-the-stopper-used-to-be-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/brake-lights-on-because-the-brake-lamp-switch-pin-is-passing-through-the-hole-where-the-stopper-used-to-be-150x60.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">brake lights on because the brake lamp switch pin is passing through the hole where the stopper used to be<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens When The Brake Pedal Stopper Breaks or Fails?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, the brake pedal stopper can become brittle because it&rsquo;s typically made of rubber. The stopper is much like a screw with a flat portion and a longer protruding end. When the stopper&rsquo;s rubber material becomes brittle, the protruding end can crack and separate, causing the entire stopper to fall off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-does-dac-mean-in-a-car\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u93c13e6900351a0d7dd025ba49f3557a\"><style> .u93c13e6900351a0d7dd025ba49f3557a { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u93c13e6900351a0d7dd025ba49f3557a:active, .u93c13e6900351a0d7dd025ba49f3557a:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u93c13e6900351a0d7dd025ba49f3557a { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u93c13e6900351a0d7dd025ba49f3557a .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u93c13e6900351a0d7dd025ba49f3557a .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u93c13e6900351a0d7dd025ba49f3557a:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">What Does DAC Mean in a Car?<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When the stopper falls off or gets damaged, the brake pedal position sensor&rsquo;s button can fully extend, causing the sensor to read the brake pedal&rsquo;s position as engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the sensor reads the pedal&rsquo;s position as engaged, it&rsquo;ll cause the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/cruise-control-not-working-causes-and-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"cruise control to deactivate\">cruise control to deactivate<\/a>. The cruise control won&rsquo;t work as long as you have this issue because cruise control is designed to deactivate once the brake pedal is pressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A damaged or lost brake pedal stopper is also going to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/this-could-be-the-reason-why-your-brake-lights-wont-turn-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"keep your brake lights on\">keep your brake lights on<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How to Replace Your Brake Pedal Stopper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Brake pedal stoppers will only require about 10 minutes to install. You&rsquo;ll only need a flathead screwdriver to do the repair. Brake pedal stopper replacements are also quite cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Depress the Brake Pedal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your old brake pedal stopper is still in its old location, depress the brake pedal slightly to create some clearance between the stopper and sensor. You won&rsquo;t be able to remove the stopper if it isn&rsquo;t depressed because it&rsquo;ll be resting on the sensor. You can use a weighted object like a brick to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/dealing-with-pothole-damage-insurance-coverage-and-reimbursement-guide\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"ub4a04e16f1146ca0b8f268bacd49e2a2\"><style> .ub4a04e16f1146ca0b8f268bacd49e2a2 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .ub4a04e16f1146ca0b8f268bacd49e2a2:active, .ub4a04e16f1146ca0b8f268bacd49e2a2:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ub4a04e16f1146ca0b8f268bacd49e2a2 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ub4a04e16f1146ca0b8f268bacd49e2a2 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ub4a04e16f1146ca0b8f268bacd49e2a2 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ub4a04e16f1146ca0b8f268bacd49e2a2:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Dealing With Pothole Damage: Insurance Coverage and Reimbursement Guide<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use a Flathead Screwdriver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once pressed, you can remove the old pedal stopper by using a flathead screwdriver. 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Luckily, CarParts.com can help you get your car running again by delivering replacement brake pedals straight to your door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a>, our on-hand parts are ready for shipping from one of our strategically located distribution centers. You can get your new parts in as fast as two business days if you live in the continental US and submit your order before noon ET. Locating the right brake pedals for your car is a breeze with our intuitive website. Browse our parts catalog for the right products by plugging the details into the vehicle selector. Any questions about our brake pedals, such as their price tags and fit? Our friendly customer service team is always at your disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restore your car&rsquo;s braking performance with replacement brake pedals from CarParts.com. Check out our wide selection for a brake pedal that fits your application today.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Brake pedal stoppers are small plastic or rubber pads that are located near the brake pedal assembly. 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