05 v50 clutch problem

alltalk · Jun 6th, 2011, 21:46

sorry for non mechanic descriptions!
there is a plastic collar where the clutch linkage connects to the pedal. after a week of use this collar twists somehow and the pedal gets closer to the floor and gear changes become very sticky, sometimes refusing to go in to first.
If i twist this collar so that it is tight then everything is more or less ok - still not a massive amount of travel but ok
can anyone shed any light on this?
I cant see close enough behind the pedal to see what is going on

Thanks

Clan · Jun 6th, 2011, 23:04

The plastic master cylinder fits into the pedal box by a turning action much like fitting a mains lightbump into its socket , maybe you need to turn it a but more to secure it .. maybe the cylinder or pedal box is broken so it will no longe rlock .. Its a horrible job , the clutch pedal bracket has to come out to get the cylinder out . It might be a good idea to get both out to see whats going on ... be prepared to buy a new master cylinder or clutch pedal bracket ... There is a special tool to turn the master cylinde to lock it in .. it can be done by hand after lubricating the rubber washer on the back of the master cylinder otherwise you will cut your hands , you will probably do that anyway!

It's a HORRIBLE ford idea ..

alltalk · Jun 7th, 2011, 07:32

thanks for that
sounds like fun

Jun 6th, 2011, 21:46	#1
alltalk Junior Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2018 21:31 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wakefield	05 v50 clutch problem sorry for non mechanic descriptions! there is a plastic collar where the clutch linkage connects to the pedal. after a week of use this collar twists somehow and the pedal gets closer to the floor and gear changes become very sticky, sometimes refusing to go in to first. If i twist this collar so that it is tight then everything is more or less ok - still not a massive amount of travel but ok can anyone shed any light on this? I cant see close enough behind the pedal to see what is going on Thanks

Jun 6th, 2011, 23:04	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 22:51 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	The plastic master cylinder fits into the pedal box by a turning action much like fitting a mains lightbump into its socket , maybe you need to turn it a but more to secure it .. maybe the cylinder or pedal box is broken so it will no longe rlock .. Its a horrible job , the clutch pedal bracket has to come out to get the cylinder out . It might be a good idea to get both out to see whats going on ... be prepared to buy a new master cylinder or clutch pedal bracket ... There is a special tool to turn the master cylinde to lock it in .. it can be done by hand after lubricating the rubber washer on the back of the master cylinder otherwise you will cut your hands , you will probably do that anyway! It's a HORRIBLE ford idea .. __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Jun 7th, 2011, 07:32	#3
alltalk Junior Member Last Online: Jun 7th, 2018 21:31 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wakefield	thanks for that sounds like fun

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