a holding device for the pedal mechanism of a motor vehicle is presented , which has at least one pedal block with pedals fastened thereto pivotably and a baseplate . the baseplate and the pedal block are made of plastic in one piece . the pedal block for holding a pedal has a mount for the pivot axis of the respective pedal . the mount is made of two side walls located opposite each other . the side walls are formed of sheet metal and the mount is injection molded in the plastic pedal block . the sheet metal mount forms a deformation device for the release of the pivot axis in the case of an accident of the motor vehicle .