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So I had my stock clutch replaced about 10 months ago, and now it seems when I press it hard to the floor, it feels it doesnt wanna come up as easy. Its like it almost wants to be stuck to the floor board. I was told maybe the clutch spring needs lube or something? What else could it be? I just dont wanna be stranded somewhere due to my damn clutch pedal being stuck to the floor. My car is due for an oil change, so I'll run it by the mechanic. But I want to know what can cause this so they dont try to get me to pay for something thats not needed. That's happened before! I know u need to break in a clutch which is why its stiff at first, but I was past that already. Was loose, and now it feels kinda stiff/weird.
Does it make noise when you depress the pedal? Creaking? Does it feel like it "catches" and "releases" on the way down (not a smooth constant pressure pushing back against your foot)? The noisy/"catchy" pedal could just be a lack of lubrication, but if left grease-less for long you may have a wear problem as well.
We had a local member pay to have his clutch changed by a shop and several months later he started having clutch problems. If they lubed it at the shop they certainly didn't use the correct grease because it was completely dry by the time I looked at it. I found the clutch slave cylinder rod had worn so badly that it created a nipple on the end of the rod. This rod pushes the clutch arm, which has a cup-shaped depression in the end of it for the rod to swivel against, and is supposed to be greased. There's a small hole in the center of the clutch arm "cup" and the rod wore down everywhere except where that tiny hole was, creating a nipple. The result was a very nasty-feeling clutch pedal that made ugly creaking noises and had a very "jerky" feel to it. Some mechanics told him the clutch needed to be replaced, or that the pressure plate was bad. Turned out to be simpler, and cheaper, than those diagnoses.
Clutch rod as I found it, with serious galling, and after being appropriately "modifried".
Clutch fluid has nothing to do with a sticking clutch pedal.
50% of the problem is lack of grease as pointed out by Modifry.
the other 50% of the problem is lack of grease on the two fork fingers where they contact the bearing.
You can unbolt the slave (leave the line connected) remove the boot, then pull the fork out about 2 inches. It's a little difficult to see, but if you can add a 1/2 tic-tac size blob of grease to each fork tip where it touches the bearing, the problem will be completely solved. (of course grease the shiney ball end upon re-installation of the slave.)
Originally Posted by REVZ TO9,Oct 8 2007, 10:38 PM
tried looking there, but could not find what Im looking for which relates to a stiff clutch. Do u have a link?
Apologies
I should have looked first, there must be another thread not stickied. If I come across it Ill post it here too.
As for the info provided my Modifry and Billman, Ill sticky this - maybe we can get some pics and step by step instructions if anyone follows their advice.
Billman--Sometimes, a stuck clutch pedal, or one that doesn't/reluctant to return, can be the sign of air in the hydraulic line. It's happened to me before.
Modifry--you were able to repair the damage instead of replacing the rod/ball? Awesome!
10-08-2007, 05:37 PM
Clutch pedal feels stiff
Modifry.
