Clutch pedal shaft - Possible to remove without trouble

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BBLongman

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Anyone had any experience of removing/ rebushing the clutch pivot shaft (in the pedal box)

Unfortunately I have now reassembled the braking/clutch system to discover that the clutch is a bit graunchy. I think the shaft/bush on the pedal has run dry and oiling is having no effect so I want to dismantle to inspect/grease or rebush.

Haynes manual seems to make this out to be quite a sod of a task. Anyone relate their experience, can it be done without having to disconnect the hydraulics?

BB
 
I've had another look at this job and what I think I need to do is remove the entire pedal box (manual V8)

Has anyone done this job and specifically do you know if it is really neccassary to remove the brake master cylinder completely?
 
I'm going for a record here; most unpopular topic on an internet forum!

I'll try a different tack. Do owners of manual V8's find the clutch especially heavy compared to a modern car?

Although I'm using the Toyota box I'm stil using the Rover clutch cover but the clutch is a bit on the heavy side. I think the slave cylinder bore matches the original rover slave but I need to check. Just trying to work out what to do about it.
 
Yes my clutch is heavy. A bit too heavy sometimes. Pedal box, slave, LT77 SD1 box were retrofitted though (originally BW65 auto) by previous owner.
[ I thought I'd add my reply to get the thread rolling :) ]
 
I suppose at least we're in the same boat!

Modern cars all seem to have feather light clutch's and since I've been driving one for the last couple of years it seems ridiculous in comparison. We must have all been a lot better built in the 70's

Looking at the set up on modern cars they often have over centre springs fitted to the clutch pedal which provides some assistance. I don't think I'd like to attempt this mod on the P6 though.

Only other option is change the bore of either the slave or master cylinder. I presume the 2000 and V8 manual cars have the same size clutch master cylinder? (Ian will probably know the answer to this!)
 
hi BB,
the clutch slave is smaller than the master cylinder bore wise. i do not know if it will fit on the master but if it did it should make it lighter to depress ( smaller bore less pressure ) as i once fitted the brake master cyl to the clutch master ( which fits ) as i did not have a good clutch master cyl, the bore is bigger on the brake master cyl and it was a lot harder to depress. i don't know if that makes any sense to you or will help.

ianp6man
 
Its a lot lighter than the ones on Peugeot 305 and 205 diesels! - When I owned those cars for general use - I certainly managed to exercise my left leg! The V8 clutch is heaven in comparison!
 
Cheers for the replies. It's interesting that you find yours lighter than a modern peugot clutch Fenton.

I think I'll just have to live with it for a while but the plan will be to somehow increase the bore of the slave cylinder. Either by boring it out and making a new piston or hopefully finding another cylinder that will bolt directly in it's place. It was supplied with the Supra Gearbox conversion kit but they weren't to clear about where the slave was sourced from. I'll try contacting Dellow in NZ and see if they can help.

Apparently Ryan Giggs has just had some leg problem linked to the driving of sports cars with heavy clutches. Luckily I'm c**p at football anyway so it won't affect me in anyway!
 
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