I think someone replaced my clutch pedal with a cat!

D Dibbly · Post by **D Dibbly** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:29 pm

My clutch pedal has been making an annoying screeching noise for some time now but it's really getting so bad I might actually have to motivate myself to do something about it. It's also a bit "jerky" but I think that's related.

Will WD40 fix this or is a part wearing out that I can replace?

Cheers

mac · Post by **mac** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:52 pm

Sounds like the car's knacked - you should just give it back to the previous owner

Or you could just give the pivot bush a squirt with silicone spray (not WD 40)

Mac

Post by **Shug** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 3:54 pm

Although if it's sticking, the clutch trunnion could be well on it's way out. It wears through (it's nylon) then the clutch pedal itself starts to wear.

Bitch of a job to replace (just because you're upside down in a footwell, mind you) but better to do it right for a few quid than have to replace pedals & stuff....

D Dibbly · Post by **D Dibbly** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:01 pm

mac wrote:Sounds like the car's knacked - you should just give it back to the previous owner

Or you could just give the pivot bush a squirt with silicone spray (not WD 40)

Mac

mmm let me think on that... no I think i'll keep it!

D Dibbly · Post by **D Dibbly** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:07 pm

Shug wrote:Although if it's sticking, the clutch trunnion could be well on it's way out. It wears through (it's nylon) then the clutch pedal itself starts to wear.

Bitch of a job to replace (just because you're upside down in a footwell, mind you) but better to do it right for a few quid than have to replace pedals & stuff....

Is there a guide for doing this or should I just make Mac do it for being a cheeky g*t?

Post by **Shug** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:12 pm

I'd actually pay money to see Mac wedged in a footwell for that amount of time

Well, the colour his face'd be anyway!

Not sure about guides TBH, but I haven't been looking (yet)

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:20 pm

I need to get round to doing this too... I glossed over the problem with some GT85 last year but it has resurfaced

mac · Post by **mac** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:23 pm

Shug wrote:I'd actually pay money to see Mac wedged in a footwell for that amount of time

Well, the colour his face'd be anyway!

Not sure about guides TBH, but I haven't been looking (yet)

You think that's funny - you should see me trace wires inside the scuttle panel of the caterham

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:09 pm

Got a clutch trunnion kit here somewhere, I looked at doing it and decided not to bother.. I just readjusted the clutch master cylinder as per the workshop manual and it stopped.

If anyone wants the kit then drop me a line, yours for postage and a donation.

tut · Post by **tut** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:42 pm

Likewise, may fit it one day...........

N1 started the squeaking years ago, then actually sticking, but I have kept it going with the occasional squirt of silicone. As Mac says, do not use WD 40. N3 is also now at it.

Make sure that you get it right up at the top where the fulcrum is, not part way down the pedal where the cable attaches.

tut

robin · Post by **robin** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 7:59 pm

I am 99% sure that there is an excellent guide on Yvo's site somewhere - is that http://www.elise-shop.nl or something like that - Yvo, got your ears on big buddy?

Cheers,
Robin

Mandy · Post by **Mandy** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:36 pm

Shug wrote:I'd actually pay money to see Mac wedged in a footwell for that amount of time

Well, the colour his face'd be anyway!

me too

My wee Sofa - hope you are taking good care of her

AJT · Post by **AJT** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 10:04 pm

Guide is here

http://www.lotus-elise.nl/Mods/Stainles ... pedal.html

Jamie84 · Post by **Jamie84** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:40 pm

I also have this problem , creaking pedal. very irritating, that kit sounds good thoough.

Post by **campbell** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:52 pm

Great writeup on replacing with improved parts. Pig of a job of course.

I've had a squeaky pedal for about 3 years, and my treatment is also a good lashing of GT85 - not WD40 - about once a year. Does the trick but about due now in fact, and the thought of the gymnastics & back pain means I do keep putting it off!

I will add the upgrade kit to the list of "jobs I really ought to do but can never seem to get around to"