Clutch pedal problem

Stupot19 · Dec 13, 2013

Hi all my clutch pedal has gone floppy on the first 1-3 inches of travel then afterwards it feels normal
I am thinking this might just be the spring on the pedal inside the cab but may be wrong
Any ideas
Thanks
Stu

Oh its a 1987 90

Oldseadog · Dec 13, 2013

Check the return spring first ...

That's the easiest and cheapest start

currymunster · Dec 13, 2013

If not return spring then it could be the clutch release arm failed.
common fault but I'm afraid it means dropping the gearbox!!!
If it is the release arm then it hasn't failed fully yet but it will and then you'll be stuck with no clutch so you better learn to drive with no clutch.#

Not trying to be a downer - sorry

THEengineer · Dec 13, 2013

this could have happened

owain110 · Dec 15, 2013

Nuts loose on the master cylinder push rod maybe

Marmaduke · Dec 16, 2013

Check the fluid level before you start unbolting owt,

Landyfox · Dec 16, 2013

marmaduke said:
check the fluid level before you start unbolting owt,

+1^

reiny · Dec 16, 2013

Sounds like worn seals to me. Pretty easy job.

warrior · Dec 16, 2013

Mine is similar and every now and again doesn't return all the way, flick it with my foot and pop its back up, mines recently had new clutch kit and hd arm

DiscoPol · Dec 16, 2013

Slave cylinder and then full fluid change and bleed.

Khranok · Dec 16, 2013

Huh, mine did this the other week, a few days later it was fine. Guessing there was a little air in the system

landowner · Dec 16, 2013

Mine has a bit of free play, I adjusted the nut on the clutch housing and it was ok for about 3 depressions then it went back to having free play

Stupot19 · Dec 16, 2013

It had a new clutch cylinder about a month ago and a full flush out and new clutch fluid
The fluid level is still at the top where it was so will check the nut on the clutch housing when i have five minutes
If not my try bleeding again just in case

landowner · Dec 16, 2013

Any one know what that nut/bolt does as regards adjustment

jamesmartin · Dec 16, 2013

landowner said:
Any one know what that nut/bolt does as regards adjustment

which nut /bolt

landowner · Dec 16, 2013

jamesmartin said:
which nut /bolt

Its on the clutch pedal cover in the engine bay

jamesmartin · Dec 16, 2013

pedal box ?theres a maximum pedal travel stop ,which rarely needs adjusting

landowner · Dec 16, 2013

jamesmartin said:
pedal box ?theres a maximum pedal travel stop ,which rarely needs adjusting

That makes sense, I was wondering what that bolt was for, is there a concentric adjuster on the pedal like the Disco?

jamesmartin · Dec 16, 2013

landowner said:
That makes sense, I was wondering what that bolt was for, is there a concentric adjuster on the pedal like the Disco?

you adjust the nuts on master cylinder push rod to increase pedal travel

landowner · Dec 16, 2013

jamesmartin said:
you adjust the nuts on master cylinder push rod to increase pedal travel

Thanks James, not been under there yet (old age) I'll have a go at it tomorrow, the clutch bite is in a bad place at the moment and my leg hurts due to the angle it is at when it bites. A bit higher would be a lot easier and make for a more pleasant drive, everything else clutch wise is fine, new 3 part clutch with heavy duty fork and a good slave cylinder well bled.

Thanks

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