Clutch pedal mechanism query
01-05-2012, 11:11 AM
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Clutch pedal mechanism query
Hi All,
Last week I was inspecting my clutch pedal because it sometimes made a clicking noise when lifting (like a spring catching on something). It turns out it is some kind of pedal return compression mechanism that was doing the clicking and when I had a play with it, it dropped off due to the top location bracket that seems quite goosed. I've searched the net and it turns out it's a common fault - the bracket failing. Thing is, I've removed the mechanism and to me, the clutch operation seems better and smoother.
Does anyone know what purpose this mechanism serves and also if it will do any damage to the car / clutch by not having it functioning?
I could fix it but prefer the clutch with out it.
Any help welcome.
Regards, Alex.
Last week I was inspecting my clutch pedal because it sometimes made a clicking noise when lifting (like a spring catching on something). It turns out it is some kind of pedal return compression mechanism that was doing the clicking and when I had a play with it, it dropped off due to the top location bracket that seems quite goosed. I've searched the net and it turns out it's a common fault - the bracket failing. Thing is, I've removed the mechanism and to me, the clutch operation seems better and smoother.
Does anyone know what purpose this mechanism serves and also if it will do any damage to the car / clutch by not having it functioning?
I could fix it but prefer the clutch with out it.
Any help welcome.
Regards, Alex.
05-15-2012, 05:48 AM
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w208 k 200 cab 6 speed man 2001
clutch pedal return spring
HELLO I HAVE A 2001 W208 CAB WITH 40000 MILES AND IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM IT HAPPENED YESTERDAY AND AGREE THAT IT SEEMS BETTER WITHOUT IT.I THINK IT HAS BEEN WRONG FOR AGES AS THE PEDAL WOULD BE SLOW TO RETURN AND THEN TAP THE BOTTOM OF YOUR FOOT. IS YOURS STILL WORKING OK ? MERC TELL ME IT IT STOPS THE PEDAL FROM STICKING DOWN AND MAKES IT LIGHTER TO DEPRESS .THERE IS A MODIFIED REPLACEMENT WHICH INCLUDES A NEW BRACKET AND PEDAL £150 ISH PLUS FITTING .IT SEEMS TO FIT OVER THE MASTER CYLINDER ROD AND DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE THE SPRING. I HAVE CHECKED WHAT IS LEFT OF MY OLD BRACKET AND SEEMS OK BUT MAY REPLACE IT AS BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL PIVOT ON IT 
DF.BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY THANKS DF
DF.BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY THANKS DF
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05-15-2012, 05:55 AM
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Hi Dave,
I've left mine without the bracket on and it's been nearly 5 months now. It's still fine and doesn't seem to have caused any problem. If I were you I'd leave it off and in my opinion, I think some idiot at Merc put it on in the 1st place to make using a clutch easier as they're very "automatic" minded. Unfortunately, it seems like a waste of time and money + they still got it wrong by designing a part that snaps!!
I've left mine without the bracket on and it's been nearly 5 months now. It's still fine and doesn't seem to have caused any problem. If I were you I'd leave it off and in my opinion, I think some idiot at Merc put it on in the 1st place to make using a clutch easier as they're very "automatic" minded. Unfortunately, it seems like a waste of time and money + they still got it wrong by designing a part that snaps!!
