Heavy clutch pedal
Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 10:26 am
Hi all,
Slowly getting through the jobs with the GTS. I think this job is up next just for reliability as I really don't want to be stranded with no clutch any time soon.
The clutch pedal is very heavy when cold, feels like there is some resistance in it and it feels a bit sluggish. The clutch was replaced in 2014, only 2000 miles ago and the cable looks pretty new. The biting point feels fine but I can feel some vibration through the pedal when I'm on the bite, varying as I raise or lower the pedal.
Strange thing, if I switch off and let the car sit for a bit after driving the pedal lightens up and feels fine, just as it should feel. It goes heavy again once it has been allowed to to back cold though.
So what should I start looking for? It is likely to be sticky grease somewhere that is easing up as it gets warm or is it more likely to be a bigger problem? Such as clutch release bearing or even the clutch itself?
Slowly getting through the jobs with the GTS. I think this job is up next just for reliability as I really don't want to be stranded with no clutch any time soon.
The clutch pedal is very heavy when cold, feels like there is some resistance in it and it feels a bit sluggish. The clutch was replaced in 2014, only 2000 miles ago and the cable looks pretty new. The biting point feels fine but I can feel some vibration through the pedal when I'm on the bite, varying as I raise or lower the pedal.
Strange thing, if I switch off and let the car sit for a bit after driving the pedal lightens up and feels fine, just as it should feel. It goes heavy again once it has been allowed to to back cold though.
So what should I start looking for? It is likely to be sticky grease somewhere that is easing up as it gets warm or is it more likely to be a bigger problem? Such as clutch release bearing or even the clutch itself?