Buying & Selling Dual Control Pedals Guide
This dual control pedals guide covers everything worth checking — whether you’re clearing out a spare set or looking for your next pair.
Selling Your Pedals
- Get them removed professionally if you’re taking them out of a car — dual controls are safety equipment, and a clean, proper removal protects both the mounting points in your car and the pedals themselves.
- Keep every part — the nuts, bolts, springs, clips, and mounting brackets are just as important as the pedals. A set with hardware missing is far harder for a buyer to actually fit, even if the pedals are in perfect condition.
- Be specific about compatibility. State exactly which make, model, and years they fit — He-Man pedals in particular are often designed for one specific vehicle, not universal, so vague listings get skipped by buyers who can’t tell if they’ll fit.
- Say clearly whether it’s a complete kit or missing parts. Upfront honesty here means fewer wasted enquiries from buyers who assumed they were getting everything.
- Photograph the hardware, not just the pedals — a buyer checking completeness needs to see the brackets and fixings, not just the pedal faces.
Buying Used Pedals
- Message the seller and confirm everything’s actually included before agreeing anything — pedals, brackets, cables or rods, and any mounting hardware.
- Confirm the condition honestly, and ask for more photos if the listing doesn’t show enough — close-ups of wear points and the underside of the pedals are worth asking for specifically.
- Confirm auto or manual, and double-check the make, model, and year they’re designed for — this matters more than it might seem, since a set built for one specific car often won’t fit another, even within the same brand.
- Ask whether they’re rod-operated or cable-operated. This affects whether they’ll actually fit your car — some newer vehicles have less space under the bonnet and footwell, which can rule out rod systems entirely regardless of how good a deal the price looks.
- Factor in fitting cost separately. A cheap set of used pedals still needs professional installation — compare the total cost (pedals plus fitting) against a new set already fitted, not just the sale price on its own.
Meeting and Paying Safely
Same precautions apply here as any private sale — meet somewhere public, take someone with you if you can, and don’t hand over payment until you’ve checked what you’re buying. Citizens Advice has more general tips on buying and selling safely online, and see our full guide on meeting buyers and sellers safely for the complete rundown.
Pricing Your Pedals
Check the going rate first.
Search what similar pedals — same brand, similar condition — are currently listed for on Dual Control Car Market, eBay, and Facebook groups. That's your realistic starting point, not what you think they're worth.
Be honest about condition.
A clean, recently-removed set sells for noticeably more than one with heavy wear, rust, or a stiff action.
Check you've got everything.
A complete kit — pedals, brackets, cables or rods, and fixings — is worth more than pedals alone. Missing hardware means the buyer has to source replacements, and that comes off your price.
Inspect the cable or rod closely.
This is the part that wears hardest. Fraying, kinks, or a cable that's been stretched or repaired puts buyers off even when the pedals themselves look fine.
How Much Are Dual Control Pedals Worth?
There’s no fixed price for used dual control pedals — it depends on the brand, condition, and whether you’re selling the complete kit or just the pedals themselves. He-Man pedals in good condition with all the mounting hardware tend to hold their value best, since they’re the industry standard most instructors trust. If you’re not sure what to ask, list the condition honestly and let buyers make an offer, or check what similar pedals are currently listed for in our [Browse Dual Control Pedals] section.
He-Man vs Universal vs FAST: What's the Difference?
He-Man has been the industry standard since 1931, but their pedals are often built for a specific make and model rather than a universal fit. Universal and FAST dual controls flex across a wider range of vehicles, which can make them easier to resell if you’re likely to change cars again. Whichever you’re buying or selling, always confirm the exact vehicle fit first — see “be specific about compatibility” above.
Dual Control Pedals Guide: FAQs
Are dual control pedals universal?
Not usually. Most He-Man kits are built for a specific make and model. Universal brands like FAST fit a wider range of vehicles, but always confirm compatibility before buying.
Can I fit dual control pedals myself?
It’s possible, but not recommended. They’re safety equipment — professional fitting ensures the mounting points, cables or rods, and pedal alignment are all done correctly.
Do I need a second clutch pedal too, or just brake?
Manual cars typically need both a second brake and clutch. Automatic and EV instructor cars usually only need a second brake pedal, since there’s no clutch to duplicate.