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[studavis]

Hi. My clutch pedal seems to now return a lot further after depress. when it springs back up, it goes on past where it should. This means that the clutch physically sits higher, but also, there's about a good inch of free travel before it 'hits' and starts to engage.

Any idea why this is? It's almost like it's missinga spring or similar which stops the pedal from going to far. The clutch itself is working fine and other pedals aren't affected. Any ideas? Thanks!

[L400RAS]

Do you mean the biting point ie the set off position is getting higher / further up? If so - this points to wear in the clutch plate = new clutch.

[studavis]

No, I don't mean that. When the clutch is at rest (not being used) it is a good inch higher than normal. When I put my foot on it, I then get some free travel, until it reaches the point where it should be and then it starts becoming a normal clutch again. Take my foot off and it returns to this new, 'higher' position.

[tiger99]

I fear you are going to have to be a contortionist, but it may help if you can raise the car safely by about 3 feet, and work from ground level with the door open. Or take the seat out, put down some padding, and lie on your back, with feet on the back seat.

Basically you need to have a look at the pedal mechanism. Something should prevent the pedal from coming up so far, and it isn't. Check that the master cylinder push rod is properly connected to the pedal, with a clevis pin, washer and split pin. There should be a spring to return the pedal, and a fixed stop, part of the pedal box metalwork, for it to rest against. The problem will be obvious once you see it, likely something bent, broken or worn.

If the pedal box needs to come out for repair it is not all that difficult, but the very worst part is disconnecting the pedal clevis pins, brake and clutch, from the master cylinder push rods. It will help if you have long, thin fingers, and lots of patience.