Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: bneville on August 25, 2017, 14:18:29

Title: Clutch pedal
Post by: bneville on August 25, 2017, 14:18:29

The clutch pedal on my 1964 230SL is not returning in a smooth movement after depressing. Right before reaching the top  it seems to hangup for a brief moment then releases to the top.

Can it be lubricated.

Thank you,
Brian

Title: Re: Clutch pedal
Post by: Khurram Darugar on August 31, 2017, 14:12:36

I have the same problem on mine.  Although I have a getrag transmission.

I've heard it could be the clutch spring ...... but would be good to hear someone on the forum say the same.

Title: Re: Clutch pedal
Post by: Benz Dr. on August 31, 2017, 15:06:54

I would check the adjustment on the push pin coming from your pedal. It's the same idea as the one for your master cylinder and if you have too much free play your pedal will go over center and act like it's sticking. Adjust the eccentric so that the push pin extends a bit further and this condition should be fixed.

Title: Re: Clutch pedal
Post by: bneville on September 02, 2017, 00:57:31

Thank you,
Brian

Title: Sticking Clutch pedal
Post by: Atazman on September 02, 2017, 17:05:31

I had the sticking clutch pedal problem and finally replaced the master cylinder; end of problem.

Title: Re: Clutch pedal
Post by: Benz Dr. on September 02, 2017, 19:14:46

That can be another cause for a sticky clutch pedal but it will behave in a slightly different manner.  A poorly adjusted pedal will have a tendency to not want to return while a sticking master cylinder will left the pedal return but not evenly.