clutch pedal problem

[vandior2001]

I thought my clutch was messing up (wouldn't release). I replaced the master cylinder and while bleeding the system the pedal popped!

I took it apart and the part around the tube was broken on one side and badly cracked on the other.

I ground , hammered , welded and ground some more and fixed it.

Is this a common problem? should i look into getting a new (newer) pedal?

I welded the hell out of it so it's not going to brake in the same place but the pin thing that the clutch master cylinder hooks to is worn. Can you replace it? not sure if it comes out.

Also the firewall around the master cylinder (clutch) flexes more then i like. Would welding some plate ( i have 1/8 and 1/4 on hand) over that area be a good idea?

Nothing is cracked that i can see but there is a wire bundle just below going through the firewall.

[Jeep Driver]

26 minutes ago, vandior2001 said:

I thought my clutch was messing up (wouldn't release). I replaced the master cylinder and while bleeding the system the pedal popped!

I took it apart and the part around the tube was broken on one side and badly cracked on the other.

I ground , hammered , welded and ground some more and fixed it.

Is this a common problem? should i look into getting a new (newer) pedal?

I welded the hell out of it so it's not going to brake in the same place but the pin thing that the clutch master cylinder hooks to is worn. Can you replace it? not sure if it comes out.

Also the firewall around the master cylinder (clutch) flexes more then i like. Would welding some plate ( i have 1/8 and 1/4 on hand) over that area be a good idea?

Nothing is cracked that i can see but there is a wire bundle just below going through the firewall.

I cannot imagine why it's flexing at all?

[8valvehero]

Been there!

 

Slop in the system creates a poorly functioning clutch situation. This causes the driver to press the pedal with more force contributing to breakage.

Check the condition of the pedal-to-pushrod bushing and main pivot bushing, as they are both often overlooked sources of clutch issues.

 

There is one large bolt (pivot axle) that all of the pedals are mounted to. Access is tight. If forced to do it all again, I would probably remove the entire gas/brake/clutch pedal assembly before disassembly.

 

[SVPete]

Mine broke in 1992 at approximately the same location as 8valvehero. The metal was only welded from the factory about halfway around (as visible in the photo above). Obviously, a complete weld would have stopped the pedal from breaking.

[krustyballer16]

Same thing! Replaced 2 slave cylinders and a master. Dropped the tranny (which sucks with my aluminum adapter plate) twice, asked all the local shops. Then finally found the broke pedal.

Good thing it would go into gear still and drive. Just had to move a few feet at a time. Torquey little bastard.

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