Logitech Driving Force GT Annoying Pedal Problem.

I too have HAD that problem in DFP. I took the base off and reset(pulled it out and put it back in) the switch(potentiometer) in the axle, and placed more grease in the bush housing. The grease is in and around the bush housing. Fixed:tup:

It is not difficult to do, just take a bit of care when pulling down for the first time, so you know where the springs sit, as they like to slip out of place when the load is removed from taking the base off. Good Luck.
 
My DFGT hasn't had this problem yet so hopefully it stays that way. :) Although I wish I had have read this before buying it because I would have looked into the fanatec wheels a bit more. :)
 
I had the brake problem for 3 days...then it went away sence then...i dont know what happened.
 
TigJackson
1. Suppose that you turn the game volume down low so as not to bother someone else in the room. Does the DFGT make as much 'noise' as the DFP does when you're turning the wheel? I suppose that there's no way to lubricate the DFP, but just recently I realized that it sure makes an awful lot of noise while you're making turns.
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spyrrari
@tigjackson...:

1:yes,its much more silent than a dfp
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I got my DFGT today, my first wheel, and I find it to noisy. I'm not sure if there is something wrong with mine, cause if I compare it with the DFGT in this video (at 3:00) it seems like it:



You can barely hear it, not so with mine. Mine sounds more like that DFG in that video.
 
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Same problem here - got my Driving Force GT yesterday and the brake pedal doesn't return to the fully upright position. Sigh...box it back up, take it to the post office and send it back to Amazon I guess. What fun :irked:
 
Interesting thread. My DFGT (bought early summer) brake pedal had no problem returning to the upright position, but the first centimeter of travel it is very light compared to how much pressure you need to use after that. If you are used to resting your left foot on the brake (I do that all the time with my G25) then you end up with the brake fractionally pressed in game. But I've forced myself to hold my left foot off the brake when using my DFGT and it's ok so far.

I guess my symptoms are related but less extreme than what many of you guys are having.
 
I purchased a Logitech driving force GT on the web, at a substantial rebate. 80$ brand new in the box, re-manufactured, as the seller on eBay stated. (not so new but it did look new) Well, it looks like this is were Logitech liquidates it's defective product returned.👎

Never the less, I opeded up the base and fixed the problem.👍
It seem to be the bracket holding the brake potentiometer. If you remove it from the plastic base, you will notice there is a stopper plate on the bottom of the potentiometer metal bracket. I took pliers and slightly bent it a bit outward. This makes the pot go a bit further. I put it back together and it's now working without any problems. For anyone not knowledgeable in electronics, The potentiometer is a variable resistor, imagine a volume control.
If the pot canot reach zero you will still hear musing, came thins here but the game is always braking a bit...

I takes a bit of patience to put the thing back together, the secret is to align the springs very well, have the pedals not touching anything while you slip the cover back in place.
Be careful not to overtightened the screws, this is only plastic...

Good luck, and have fun!:cheers:
 
No problems out of my DFGT pedals. I don't slam the pedals though. I lightly apply in all situations. Got my DFGT new at Best Buy cause I was scared of the refurb's. Sounds like for good reason.
 
Got my Driving Force GT today and same problem with the pedals from minute one ...the "brake-meter" is always about 10% filled -.-
It was brand new so this looks to be a rare constructional flaw, after reading the last posts its best to send it back, huh? :(
I bought it from ebay, should I send it to the shop that sold it to me oder directly to Logitech?

Edit: Sometimes it just works fine for a long time, sometimes it helps to restart the game or take out the cable (that goes from pedals to wheel) and put it back in ...it just sucks to think about it all the time when driving, so I will send it back to the shop.
 
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Hi i too have had this problem from day 1. The problem is caused by the fact there is no dead zone programmed into the pedals and no dead zone programed into GTP. So they are over sensitive.After some searching i found a solution on the logitech web site. Before and during the calibration routine as GTP is Loading up keep the brake pedal depressed sightly. When the calibration routine zeros the brake pedal you will have in fact put a small deadzone in by holding it down slightly . This seems to rectify it. Pain i know but i think its more a design flaw rather than defect. Hopefully PD will program a deadzone into 5 or at least give us some control.
 
My brake pedal is super noisy when you hit it, absolutley hate it but I turn up my volume loud so I won't be able to hear it = Problem fixed 👍 :sly:
 
I bought a used DFGT today. After using it for 30 minutes, the brakes pedal was sticking. I took it apart, made sure everything was where it looks like it was supposed to be, then put it back together. Its working fine now.Make sure you're careful removing/reinstalling the cover on the bottom if you decide to open it up.
 
billy323
no dead zone programed into GTP.() Before and during the calibration routine as GTP is Loading up keep the brake pedal depressed sightly.
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I tried this with my G25 brake pedal which sticks too. I had great hopes – but it didn't work :(
 
noob616
Stick a sponge underneath it, trust me, it works, and makes the brake feel more realistic!
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I heard one guy cut half a piece of a squash ball and stuck it under the pedal too. It gives it more realistic feel to it. You should try it out, besides you will probably end up with two sets of GT wheel 'cuz Logitech would just rather not spend the money for shipping on the bad wheel that you got.
 
Seems to me that all Logitec brake pedals up to the G27 seem to suffer from this problem – my DF, DFP and G25 have.

I am trying to decide whether to go for Fanatec or a G27 – I am worried that a G27 will have the same problem, as it is the same pedal set as my G25.

Wish I knew just what the problem is – doesn't seem to be software. Lifting the pedal from behind – or stamping on it hard a couple of times mostly "cures" it – for a shoirt time – then you notice how every one is faster and sure enough the pedal is sticking again :mad:

Really, really frustrating :grumpy:👎

As I play PS3, going for Fanatec's clupsport pedals would also mean getting a Fanatec wheel – and they still seem to be using customers as beta testers for these, I'm not too happy with that either :scared:
 
I had this problem with my DFGT. I had sent the pedals in for replacement, and the new ones I got had the same problem. I didn't want to use my DFP pedals with the DFGT (even though they were working fine), so what I did was take apart the pedal box, reseat the springs and reassemble it.
It works fine now, though that may also be because I fiddled with the brake spring to increase the brake pedal resistance while I had the pedal box open.
 
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I am unsure whether there is an issue with my newly bought DFGT's pedals.
Should there be a small amount of travel in the brake pedal before some resistance kicks in? So, the brake pedal looks as if it is further out than the accelerator pedal is.
If needed I'll take pics tomorrow.
Cheers
 
Aldo
I am unsure whether there is an issue with my newly bought DFGT's pedals.
Should there be a small amount of travel in the brake pedal before some resistance kicks in? So, the brake pedal looks as if it is further out than the accelerator pedal is.
If needed I'll take pics tomorrow.
Cheers
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Yes, that is correct.

the brake pedal has two springs in it.
a weaker one which pushes the pedal all the way out as far as you have described, and a harder on which engages (with a clunk, very annoying) after a centimetre or two of travel.
 
^ It shouldn't be doing that. It means the thicker spring isn't seated properly around the pedal. That is what was wrong with my DFGT pedals, which wasn't a problem with my older DFP pedals, and after I took it apart and reassembled it that problem went away.
 
Ok
Just to confirm. Here's some side on pics of the pedals.
Is it easy to do what you said Toronado, or am I better to send them to Logitech?

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Toronado
I had this problem with my DFGT. I had sent the pedals in for replacement, and the new ones I got had the same problem. I didn't want to use my DFP pedals with the DFGT (even though they were working fine), so what I did was take apart the pedal box, reseat the springs and reassemble it.
It works fine now, though that may also be because I fiddled with the brake spring to increase the brake pedal resistance while I had the pedal box open.
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I did the same thing when i encountered this problem...opened the pedal box,cleaned everything (lots of dust in and around the potential meters...)glued a peace of plastic under the stiffest brake pedal spring fitting so now it has more rersistance and i have never had any problems with it since i did that...👍👍...

Btw,i also did the same thing with the throttle padel,it also has slightly more resistence now...:)




spy.
 
Toronado
^ It shouldn't be doing that. It means the thicker spring isn't seated properly around the pedal. That is what was wrong with my DFGT pedals, which wasn't a problem with my older DFP pedals, and after I took it apart and reassembled it that problem went away.
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my thicker spring was not "open" far enough so that it would seat in the base plate until you move the pedal in a little.
I originally used the tape method to ensure the spring would not "wobble" on the pedal shaft. this did not stop the noise
i opened up the spring a small amount so that it is always in contact where it should be.
no more noise.
I also opened out the accelerator spring to provide extra resistance on the accelerator.
it's now a much nicer pedal set to use, and the added resistance means that you can rest your left foot on the brake pedal without it activating the brake. there will also be less chance of the pedals getting stuck on slightly

Aldo, to confirm your pictures
yes. the brake pedal sits up higher and at a different angle than the accelerator.
There is no reason to send it to logitech, they will not "fix" it
they will just give you another set that will probably do the exact same thing.
DIY is pretty easy.
there's a number of threads around here that show you step by step how to do these modifications
 
Robbks
there's a number of threads around here that show you step by step how to do these modifications
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Any links?
Tried searching but didn't fancy wading through tonnes of posts about DFGT comparisons and such.
 
Yup, mine do that to. Never really bothered to "fix" them as I've never noticed it affecting me. I've hardly ever had the flicking problem, certainly not a recurring thing.
 
Aldo
Any links?
Tried searching but didn't fancy wading through tonnes of posts about DFGT comparisons and such.
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Advanced Searched > Search Titles only "Pedal"
and this thread shows you a heap of pics of them dismantled and the location of the springs (although for the DFPro, but DFGT is nearly the same except for the pots)
https://www.gtplanet.net/forum/showthread.php?t=43686

^^Sureboss, i never had the flickering issue either, but these mods will ensure it doesn't happen at all (until the springs wear out)
 
pics work fine for me.
you must need to upgrade flash/ java settings or packs.
unless it's a firewall/ security issue

but that otehr doc is just as good
 

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