Car foot pads, as a kind of highly practical car supplies, can effectively waterproof, dust-proof, non-slip, and are very suitable for use in rainy and cold weather. Car mats, trunk mats, steering wheel covers, etc. are essential car decoration items for many car owners after buying a car, and its materials can be divided into several types, among which the most commonly used are silicone foot mats, rubber foot mats, and Silk dots, plush pads and more.

 

 

The car mat looks like an inconspicuous thing. In fact, it plays a vital role in real life. Because it is closest to the car's throttle, brake, clutch, etc., if the choice of foot pads is not reasonable, it will likely affect the effectiveness of the brakes, and thus affect life.

 

 

 

Car feet are roughly divided into the following categories:

 

 

 

Large enclosing foot pads: The large enclosing foot pads are placed in the car and can completely block the space under the feet, so that no dirt or water can be everywhere in the car. .

 

 

Silk ring foot pad: Silk ring car foot pad has strong dirt absorption ability, easy to clean, suitable for use all year round. The wire structure of the wire loop foot pad can effectively control dust and stolen goods inside the floor mat, so the wire loop foot pad has a strong ability to absorb dirt. Moreover, the wire loop foot pad is not prone to slipping, and laying the wire loop foot pad in the car gives a high-grade feel. However, the coverage area of ??the wire loop foot pad is small, and in this respect, the wire loop foot pad is not as good as surrounding the foot pad.

 

 

 

Plastic / silicone foot pads: Silicone rubber pads have been very popular among car owners because of their resistance to dirt and easy cleaning. In the process of use, because the cost of silicone rubber materials is relatively high, and the use of plastic foot pads is relatively slippery, not so safe and stable, and the rubber pads will produce harmful odors, so they are slowly eliminated by the market.

 

 

 

Plush foot pads: Compared to several other foot pads, plush foot pads are more prone to soiling and are not so easy to clean. The benefit is that it looks relatively upscale.

 

 

 

The material and use of foot pads are not regulated by any explicit laws. However, accidents that affect the work of automobile brake pedals often occur due to the displacement and improper installation of foot pads. So how do you properly install and use the feet? Car Girl reminded us that when we installed and used the foot pad, we noticed the following aspects.

 

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1, laying multiple layers of foot pads can be fatal

 

 

 

In order to facilitate cleaning, some owners will lay a layer of rubber, PVC and other easy-to-clean foot pads on the fabric foot pads. According to online surveys, there is a high probability of foot pad displacement caused by laying double-layered foot pads. The laying of double-layered foot pads makes the upper foot pads unable to be fixed, which is prone to displacement events. Because the pads are all new, car owners are more likely to be negligent, and the chance of accidents is greatly increased.

 

 

 

2, the deformed foot pad should be replaced in time

 

 

 

When using the mat for a certain period of time, deformation usually occurs, such as the four corners are lifted. The raised position of the foot pads can easily catch the throttle or brake. Some unscrupulous owners have not even replaced the foot pads for years, which is very dangerous! After a period of use, the owner should check whether the foot pad has been deformed, and the owner of the deformed foot pad should immediately replace it.

 

 

3. Must be reversed

 

 

 

The front and back of some types of foot pads are very similar, and the car is mainly distinguished carefully. The upside-down of the foot pad not only can not prevent dust and slip, but also cannot be fixed firmly, and even interfere with the pedal. Laying upside down is also prohibited.

 

 

 

Only for special car and fabric foot pads, the position reversal rarely occurs. But when you install it, you need to identify it carefully and install it in the correct way. So how do you count the correct installation method? Let ’s talk about it together.

 

 

 

4. Choose the mat that matches the model

 

 

 

The shape of the driver's floor varies with different models. In order to better fit the contour of the car's side floor, the owner should choose a special type for the special car, and try to avoid the universal foot pad.

 

 

 

5. Make sure that the foot pad will not hinder the use of the pedal

 

 

 

When laying the foot pads, make sure that the foot pads on the driving side do not affect the use of the accelerator and brake pedal. Manually-blocked vehicles also include clutches.

 

 

 

6. Make sure the feet are firmly fixed

 

 

 

The new models are already equipped with pad fixing bolts. When installing, be sure to fix the foot pad firmly with the fixing bolt. For older models without footpad fixing bolts, the owner can choose to make homemade fixing glue when installing to ensure that the footpads will not shift.

 

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7. Methods to avoid pedals getting stuck

 

 

 

In addition to the improper use of foot pads, the pedals may be stuck, and some unfixed sundries in the cabin may roll in the car and even jam the pedals, causing accidents. Passengers in the rear seat should also be careful not to place water bottles and other objects on the floor of the rear seat, because the rear seat and the front seat of many models are connected, and they may slip under the driver's pedal when braking.

 

 

 

When performing maintenance, you can ask the serviceman to check the pedals. If any pedal is found to be loose or action is awkward, it must be adjusted or replaced in time.

 

 

 

Finally remind the owner, in addition to the shape and size mentioned above to match, you should also pay attention to the following points when buying foot pads:

 

 

 

1, resistant to dirt / easy to clean

 

 

 

Although most car owners do not need to do their own car washing now, I would like to say that car mats that are not resistant to dirt do not only affect people ’s visual effects, they are also a place to hide dirt and dirt. If they are not cleaned in time, It will also greatly affect people's physical health. Therefore, for your own health, choose a foot pad that is easy to clean.

 

 

 

2, no odor

 

 

 

Among the various foot pads, there are many low-quality foot pads. In order to reduce costs, chemicals such as chlorinated paraffin are used, and the material itself is also very poor, so it will have a great foul smell, especially now that the temperature is high in summer , The taste is even more pungent, which is very harmful to the body, and also easily cause motion sickness. Therefore, in any case, you ca n’t buy a car mat because it ’s cheap. You also need to go to a regular mall to buy it.

 

 

 

3, No flame retardant material

 

 

 

Car mats are a place that most riders will ignore. Some car mats contain flammable materials such as wool and foam, and sometimes fires may occur due to accidentally falling cigarette ends. Therefore, it is necessary to buy foot pads with excellent fire resistance, which not only insures life, but also an effective measure to prevent future cars from "self-igniting."