Driving force GT brake pedal?

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I just upgraded my old wheel to the Driving Force GT. Overally i'm VERY happy with it, but there's a problem. As soon as I apply the slightest pressure on the brake pedal, it applies 100% braking.

Am I the only one with this problem? and if not, is there a workaround?
 
I haven't had a problem with mine yet, but I've heard of others placing a sponge under the pedal to create more resistance.
 
I haven't had a problem with mine yet, but I've heard of others placing a sponge under the pedal to create more resistance.

Actually, I just noticed that the pedal seems to need some time to "get used" to the game's galibration after it's first used, i pushed it fully down a few times and went back to normal.

Weid.

Also, second question, is it normal that the wheel is damn VIOLENT in it's feedback even when set only to 5? I drove 20 minutes and my wirsts are hurting lol
 
As others mentioned on here, for some reason it seems best with the FF set to 7. That's what I have mine set on, and it feels good to me as well.
 
You'll probably need to fully depress the brake pedal to calibrate it; the game will then know what the maximum travel of the pedal is.
 
You need to fully depress the gas and brake to calibrate them. You only need to do it once each time you play the game, but remember to do it in the menus or when you're on the grid or the first corner will be even more exciting than usual.
 
You need to fully depress the gas and brake to calibrate them. You only need to do it once each time you play the game, but remember to do it in the menus or when you're on the grid or the first corner will be even more exciting than usual.

Found that out the hard way with my Formula GT. :eek:

I'm sure I'll do the same with the X1. :dopey:
 
I just upgraded my old wheel to the Driving Force GT. Overally i'm VERY happy with it, but there's a problem. As soon as I apply the slightest pressure on the brake pedal, it applies 100% braking.

Am I the only one with this problem? and if not, is there a workaround?

A few things you can do: buy a squash ball and place it behind the brake pedal. It's simple solution to increase the resistance. Another mod is using bungee cord (aka shock cord) like this:

pedals.002.jpg


You can increase or decrease the amount of resistance by twisting (and untwisting the cord).
 
yeah i noticed that. Isn't it funny that supposed simulation experts like InsideSimRacing didn't get it?
http://www.insidesimracing.tv/videos/view/200/0/Inside-Sim-Racing-Episodes

I just saw the episode and they go on for like 5 minutes saying how the wheel is **** because the brake goes down all the way :D

I wouldn't really rely on anything the people at insidesimracing say because to me they seem almost less knowledgeable than the casual gran turismo or sim enthusiast. Great idea to have that kind of site but the hosts don't impress.
 
A few things you can do: buy a squash ball and place it behind the brake pedal. It's simple solution to increase the resistance. Another mod is using bungee cord (aka shock cord) like this:

pedals.002.jpg


You can increase or decrease the amount of resistance by twisting (and untwisting the cord).

Hey thats a pretty cool idea.

Thanks for that..........may come in handy 👍

AA
 
A few things you can do: buy a squash ball and place it behind the brake pedal. It's simple solution to increase the resistance. Another mod is using bungee cord (aka shock cord) like this:

http://web.me.com/panjandrum/misc/pedals/pedals.002.jpg
You can increase or decrease the amount of resistance by twisting (and untwisting the cord).

How are the cords attached - better pics of the metal bits?

You can actually fit 3 squash balls in the DFGT brake well :)
Just remeber to press all the way down hard to calibrate it when GT5 is running



This video shows a adjustable pedal stop that allows for a dynamic brake pedal adjustment. The aluminum plate bends but becomes progressively stiffer allowing the user to find the right "sweet spot " between brake lock up pedal feel. Most "Squash ball pedal mods while good at providing a better pedal feel, don't allow the driver to adjust wherer the pedal feels right while driving. The threaded rod an knob allows for adjustment anywhere in the full range of pedal travel and also drops out of the way to facilitate "full sweep" while calibration is necessary.
 
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Hey thats a pretty cool idea.

Thanks for that..........may come in handy 👍

AA

Thats certainly a creative solution! I just get sponge balls from the cat section at the Grocery store and tuck them behind the peddle... Works on all wheels that are propped up...
 
Thats certainly a creative solution! I just get sponge balls from the cat section at the Grocery store and tuck them behind the peddle... Works on all wheels that are propped up...

When im at the store over the weekend i will get some and see if it helps. Not that its bad as it is. It would just be nice to feel some more resistance whilst braking is all.

Just remeber to press all the way down hard to calibrate it when GT5 is running

Am i missing something?.

Why the need for that?. Doesnt it calibrate automatically when the ps3 and game are started?.

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Just tested the squash ball mod with GT5 and iRacing and it works rather well!
You need to squeeze it in and push it as far down under the pedal arm as you go

In iRacing when you calibrate it first without, and then put it in, and leave the calibration as before, you can set the brake curve to 1, ie linear and you'll never lock your brakes again :)

With GT5, because it is calibrated it every time you start the game, by fully depressing it, you need to remove the ball and then put it back afterwards. Or you can leave it in, and press as hard as you can, but then you won't have the full range. You'll still have much better feel either way
 
Perhaps a strange request, but is there a way to make the brake pedal less sensitive? The reason is, I've just got the wheel and I like to rest my foot on the brake pedal when Im not using it. If I do that though, it applies a small amount of brake, so is it possible to reduce sensitivity somehow-and if not, what do you fellow wheel users do with your left foot when its not on the brake?
 
Perhaps a strange request, but is there a way to make the brake pedal less sensitive? The reason is, I've just got the wheel and I like to rest my foot on the brake pedal when Im not using it. If I do that though, it applies a small amount of brake, so is it possible to reduce sensitivity somehow-and if not, what do you fellow wheel users do with your left foot when its not on the brake?

There are no (pedal) settings for brake sensitivity. When I first got my wheel before I became familiar with it, I thought I would have to rest my foot on the brake pedal all the time as well, but this really isn't necessary, and in fact becomes tiring as you always have to keep a degree of tension on your foot i.e. it's not completely at rest.

Now that I'm completely comfortable with using the wheel, I just rest my foot directly at the side of the brake pedal when not in use, and it feels completely natural to me when I need to re-position my foot to perform any braking action.
 
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There are no (pedal) settings for brake sensitivity. When I first got my wheel before I became familiar with it, I thought I would have to rest my foot on the brake pedal all the time as well, but this really isn't necessary, and in fact becomes tiring as you always have to keep a degree of tension on your foot i.e. it's not completely at rest.

Now that I'm completely comfortable with using the wheel, I just rest my foot on the side of the brake pedal when not in use, and it feels completely natural to me when I need to re-position my foot to perform any braking action.

Thank you for your reply-I will just have to force myself to do as you suggest until it becomes second nature also.
 
Thank you for your reply-I will just have to force myself to do as you suggest until it becomes second nature also.
I suggest you use the method as described on the previous page, with a squash ball or elastic band. Even if this isn't exactly what you want it can help.
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Perhaps a strange request, but is there a way to make the brake pedal less sensitive? The reason is, I've just got the wheel and I like to rest my foot on the brake pedal when Im not using it. If I do that though, it applies a small amount of brake, so is it possible to reduce sensitivity somehow-and if not, what do you fellow wheel users do with your left foot when its not on the brake?

Do you do that in your real car too? :eek:

Sound like the best solution for you would be to try making a dead-pedal that you can set next to the brake. Ideally fasten it to the pedal assembly somehow, in which case it can also help steady the whole thing. 👍
 
How are the cords attached - better pics of the metal bits?

5303-p450_bungee13_pd.jpg


The cord is tied/crossed on the neck of the pedal and both hooks go underneath the pedal housing. You can readjust the bend on the hook to fit the lip at the bottom of the housing. Here's probably a better photo to show the mods:

pedals.001.jpg
 
Do you do that in your real car too? :eek:

Sound like the best solution for you would be to try making a dead-pedal that you can set next to the brake. Ideally fasten it to the pedal assembly somehow, in which case it can also help steady the whole thing. 👍

In a real car I do rest my left foot on the clutch pedal yes. I do use the footrest when I am on a motorway or something, but city driving I do it all the time. Since I am using my left foot for the brake, I am probably instinctively doing it. Will have to stop it though-in a car with a more responsive clutch pedal I could do some damage.
 
You need to fully depress the gas and brake to calibrate them. You only need to do it once each time you play the game, but remember to do it in the menus or when you're on the grid or the first corner will be even more exciting than usual.

I must be stupid but I tried it in practice mode and nothing changed, I think. So I am a bit confused if this method works.
 
Humm, I've been with my DFGT since November 22nd and I haven't felt that. Most of the times, it applies the amount of brake force I put into the pedal as well. Of course, it took me a long while to get use to the brake sensitivity of the DFGT and at first it was either 100% or 0% too.
 
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