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Fieros4evr
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OCT 20, 02:28 AM
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1987 Fiero SE , 5 Speed Manual, Iron Duke
Hello Fiero Family,
Two months ago, I brought this new clutch pedal from TFS, installed it as recommended, tested it and the pedal worked good. Well, This morning as I was driving my Fiero, the clutch pedal was starting to stick to the floor. I was thinking either master, slave, hydraulic fluid or transmission fork beginning issues. But when I got home, I check the master, banjo and all mentioned above and seemed fine. However as I was testing the clutch pedal, a unusual low grinding sound was coming from the top part of the clutch pedal area, but couldn’t see that part due to the location. After removing the pedal, this is what I found seen in the photos below. I compared the old clutch pedal and they appear to be proportionate all around and no signs of rubbing on that part of the old clutch pedal.
Has anyone having or had this happen to them? I am open to hear your thoughts, similar experience or advice. I just want to get this car driving again. Thanks!
 [This message has been edited by Fieros4evr (edited 10-20-2023).]
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Patrick
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OCT 20, 02:43 AM
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Isn't there supposed to be a nylon bushing in there?
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Jake_Dragon
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OCT 20, 02:54 AM
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Fieros4evr
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OCT 20, 04:54 AM
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Hello Patrick & Jake_Dragon. Yes. There were two nylon bushings and a small metal cylinder that fits inside the top portion of the clutch pedal in between the bushings. As I took the clutch pedal out today, the bushings and cylinder were removed from the pedal to inspect which is why they are not on the pedal in the photos. They all seem to be in good condition. Rest assured, those will be applied back to the clutch pedal upon reinstall. [This message has been edited by Fieros4evr (edited 10-20-2023).]
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82-T/A [At Work]
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OCT 20, 07:59 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Fieros4evr:
1987 Fiero SE , 5 Speed Manual, Iron Duke
Hello Fiero Family,
Two months ago, I brought this new clutch pedal from TFS, installed it as recommended, tested it and the pedal worked good. Well, This morning as I was driving my Fiero, the clutch pedal was starting to stick to the floor. I was thinking either master, slave, hydraulic fluid or transmission fork beginning issues. But when I got home, I check the master, banjo and all mentioned above and seemed fine. However as I was testing the clutch pedal, a unusual low grinding sound was coming from the top part of the clutch pedal area, but couldn’t see that part due to the location. After removing the pedal, this is what I found seen in the photos below. I compared the old clutch pedal and they appear to be proportionate all around and no signs of rubbing on that part of the old clutch pedal.
Has anyone having or had this happen to them? I am open to hear your thoughts, similar experience or advice. I just want to get this car driving again. Thanks!
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Any chance you can take a picture of this installed so I can see what the clearance looks like?
This is the only picture I have from when I re-built my pedal assembly...
Best I can figure is that the little triangular tab/bracket might be bent and is interfering with it... I'd check to make sure it looked like this one...
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jelly2m8
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OCT 20, 12:47 PM
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There is also supposed to be a spring installed to help return the clutch pedal
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Fieros4evr
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OCT 20, 11:22 PM
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Hello 82-T/A & Jelly2M8,
It looks as if a replacement of that assembly is needed for my car. I ended filing that part of the clutch pedal and installed the pedal. But now, the grinding is gone, but still the clutch pedal sticks toward the back floor before the banjo is applied. There are no springs anywhere connected to the clutch pedal on mine. Do you have an image of a pedal fork with a spring connected or the specific location where it is placed? Thanks for all your messages.[This message has been edited by Fieros4evr (edited 10-20-2023).]
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Patrick
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OCT 21, 03:19 AM
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You might want to read the following thread.
Clutch Pedal Spring????
There are many threads, including ones quoting the GM Service Bulletin, regarding tossing that spring.
| quote | Originally posted by Fieros4evr:
...the clutch pedal sticks toward the back floor before the banjo is applied.
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I have no idea what you're saying.[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 10-21-2023).]
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Fieros4evr
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OCT 21, 06:06 AM
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Hi Patrick,
To answer your question, I was testing the clutch pedal after reinstalling it. Before connecting the banjo. I was testing the pedal to make sure it was moving properly. As I was pushing the pedal back to the foot area floorboard, The pedal stopped at the back by the floorboard and did not swing back forward freely. Your thoughts Patrick?[This message has been edited by Fieros4evr (edited 10-21-2023).]
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sleek fiero
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OCT 21, 10:04 AM
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Looking at your first picture to me it looks like the U portion of your pedal is twisted compared to where your pivot bushings go. if it is maybe that is where the binding originates.
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