January 28, 201511 yr First time posting on here so I'll do my best to explain what's going on... As the title says my clutch pedal hinge is worn out and and rubbing up against the medal and when I push the clutch in it moves around a lot. Since it moves around it doesn't allow the clutch to disengage the tranny all the way and I can't shift smoothly and can barely get it into reverse without damaging something in the tranny. My question is if any of you have had this problem and know how to fix it, or if it's even fixable? I never noticed before but, I'm assuming it had some kind of rubber bushing in there to keep it from rubbing up against the medal, if so, that's obviously gone.. Thanks for any info you can provide!
January 28, 201511 yr Wow, thanks for the post on this topic! I have an 80' Brat that has tranny problems like the reverse thing you are saying. I wonder if I am experiencing the same problem? I haven't looked into it too much as I just recently bought it and just got it running after sitting for a long time.
January 28, 201511 yr You have a common problem. Search "pedal box" for the latest post on what you're going to be dealing with.
January 28, 201511 yr Author Wow, thanks for the post on this topic! I have an 80' Brat that has tranny problems like the reverse thing you are saying. I wonder if I am experiencing the same problem? I haven't looked into it too much as I just recently bought it and just got it running after sitting for a long time. It might be worth looking at. Good luck!
January 28, 201511 yr Author You have a common problem. Search "pedal box" for the latest post on what you're going to be dealing with. Ok, I'll get right on it! Thanks!
January 28, 201511 yr Author You have a common problem. Search "pedal box" for the latest post on what you're going to be dealing with. Is this something that could be fixed at a mechanics shop?
January 29, 201511 yr The sheetmetal rips and you need to remove the pedal box and have it welded. Hopefully your welder can stiffen the side wall up some.
January 30, 201511 yr Glad to see Subaru's pedal box/surrounding area are still problematic on some GR cars.....We can trace it back historically to the 1970's. LMAO.
January 30, 201511 yr Author The sheetmetal rips and you need to remove the pedal box and have it welded. Hopefully your welder can stiffen the side wall up some. Ok. Thanks so much!
January 30, 201511 yr my gas pedal broke clean off, so i just fabbed up a new pivot for it. figure you could do the same with the clutch since its cable.
March 18, 201511 yr Author my gas pedal broke clean off, so i just fabbed up a new pivot for it. figure you could do the same with the clutch since its cable. Wow! That sucks. I got everything fixed up today though.
March 18, 201511 yr Wow! That sucks. I got everything fixed up today though. Can you take a couple pictures of what broke? I tried looking up there but couldn't really tell if anything was broken. There is a definate squeek when I press the clutch but everything works just fine. So I'm not really sure if mine is cracked or not.
March 18, 201511 yr Definite squeak will result in definite problem. Routing isn't too difficult but make sure anyways and that hanger spring with the sling over the cable is key - as I've witnessed on my 78. There is a sheetmetal piece that should be atop the bell housing area more towards the firewall. There's a spot for that spring to hang on. Anything you can do will help over time. When not right we go thru cables in like 15k.
March 19, 201511 yr Author Can you take a couple pictures of what broke? I tried looking up there but couldn't really tell if anything was broken. There is a definate squeek when I press the clutch but everything works just fine. So I'm not really sure if mine is cracked or not. Sure! I should be able to get some up tomorrow hopefuly. My clutch squeaked really bad before it got so bad I could barely shift. Wouldn't be surprised if you're pedal box needs repaired. I'll get some pictures up ASAP.
March 22, 201511 yr Author Can you take a couple pictures of what broke? I tried looking up there but couldn't really tell if anything was broken. There is a definate squeek when I press the clutch but everything works just fine. So I'm not really sure if mine is cracked or not. Better late than never I guess, anyway... As you can see my welder reconstructed the hole by smoothing out the area and welding a washer on so the pin wouldn't move around when I pushed the clutch in. This picture shows the clutch pedal (on the left) and the brake pedal (on the right) that pin goes through both pedals to the left side where the welding took place. If you're having trouble, that's where I would start. Hope this helps.
March 22, 201511 yr Better late than never I guess, anyway... As you can see my welder reconstructed the hole by smoothing out the area and welding a washer on so the pin wouldn't move around when I pushed the clutch in. IMG_0990.JPG IMG_0989.JPG This picture shows the clutch pedal (on the left) and the brake pedal (on the right) that pin goes through both pedals to the left side where the welding took place. If you're having trouble, that's where I would start. Hope this helps. IMG_0992.JPG Thanks so much! I'll take a look and check how mine looks.
March 23, 201511 yr This seems to not be such an issue on RHD models, at least none of mine have this issue. Clutch cables snapping at unexpected moments, yes(!) but not cracking in the pedal box. Of course our RHD models have much shorter clutch cables and no cable hanger, this must place more stress on the pedal box.
March 23, 201511 yr Author this must place more stress on the pedal box. It does. When you push the clutch in the box flexes, at least mine does.
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