Rebuilding the pedal cluster, How the heck to do you take it apart! |
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
Rebuilding the pedal cluster, How the heck to do you take it apart! |
VaccaRabite |
Sep 16 2007, 08:44 PM
Post
#1
|
En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
So, while waiting for paint to dry, I figured I'd start rebuilding my pedal cluster. It needs it.
I have most of the stuff off, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to: a ) remove the springs to the brake and clutch pedal return b ) remove the actual brake and clutch pedals How is it done? Is there a special tool used that I don't have? I tried beer, but that not helping as much as it usually does. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) Zach |
burton73 |
Sep 16 2007, 08:54 PM
Post
#2
|
burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,555 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Our friends at Pelican have it laid out. Beer will not help past the cleaning. This one can hurt your fingers if you add to much beer.
Bob http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/M...dal_cluster.htm |
TINCAN914 |
Sep 16 2007, 08:55 PM
Post
#3
|
Summer's Commin... Group: Members Posts: 2,440 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO. Member No.: 4,611 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/M...dal_cluster.htm
See if this helps... I just did mine a bit of advice, MORE BEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Eric_Shea |
Sep 16 2007, 09:11 PM
Post
#4
|
PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Your friends here have it laid out as well... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=32578 |
PeeGreen 914 |
Sep 16 2007, 09:43 PM
Post
#5
|
Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I think you just need a little more beer lube Zach. You will get it eventually (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
|
VaccaRabite |
Sep 16 2007, 09:48 PM
Post
#6
|
En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Your friends here have it laid out as well... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=32578 I guess I used the wrong search terms. I tried "rebuild pedal cluster" and got nothing. Tried it w/o the quotes and found, well, just about every post on this board. Awesome write up. between that and the Pelican tech artical, I should be in good shape. Well, tuesday, at any rate, which is the next day I'll have free to work on the car. Zach |
rjames |
Sep 17 2007, 07:44 AM
Post
#7
|
I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,956 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Having a friend who works at a machine shop doesn't hurt when tring to take it apart. I broke my work bench vice trying to get that stupid roll pin out.
|
VaccaRabite |
Sep 17 2007, 08:06 AM
Post
#8
|
En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Having a friend who works at a machine shop doesn't hurt when tring to take it apart. I broke my work bench vice trying to get that stupid roll pin out. Thats not very promising. I should have started soaking it in penetrating oil last night. if i rememebr after I get home from classes tonight I'll do that. of course, by the time I get home from classes, I'll have been working my brain for 15 hours straight. Zach |
Phoenix914 |
Sep 17 2007, 09:08 AM
Post
#9
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 6-December 06 From: Oviedo, FL Member No.: 7,322 Region Association: South East States |
I had a hard time with that roll pin too. After much cursing and banging, it finally came out. Then someone told me a secret . . . use a torch to head the damn thing. Makes life a lot easier.
|
Cevan |
Sep 17 2007, 09:18 AM
Post
#10
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 11-December 06 From: Western Massachusetts Member No.: 7,351 |
I also used a torch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blowtorch.gif) The trick is to heat the metal around the pin to expand it but not the pin. Once that's done, the rest was easy.
|
VaccaRabite |
Sep 17 2007, 10:00 AM
Post
#11
|
En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Will a regular propane torch work, or will I need to buy a MAP torch?
Zach |
Eric_Shea |
Sep 17 2007, 10:45 AM
Post
#12
|
PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
You need to buy a MAPP torch because you have a 914 not because you need to get your clutch pedal off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
MAPP would be best. It is difficult if not impossible to heat one and not the other (you'll see what I mean). What heat does is snap the bond that lies between the two metals making it easier to get them apart (sometimes). A MAPP torch is the best $40 you will spend on tools. "ANY" time you're looking at a rusty bolt or nut and you're afraid you might strip a head etc.; MAPP it and use the proper tools... you and your car will be happier. |
Eric_Shea |
Sep 17 2007, 10:52 AM
Post
#13
|
PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Another thing on roll pins. They are an absolute "breeze" to get out if you have air tools.
Put a pointed bit in the air hammer and get it started. Finish the job with a 1/8" drift. This has worked "every" time without fail. The pin will be out in less than 30 seconds. More food for thought: The screwdriver under the clutch arm (as mentioned in the PP article) "never" works in this situation. You will only bend and mangle your pedal stop support (the one that is clearly bent and mangled in photo #11) Not panning on the article, it's very complete. This section is just wrong IMO. |
JimSar |
Sep 26 2007, 02:22 PM
Post
#14
|
Fill 'er up Group: Members Posts: 64 Joined: 28-July 06 From: Vallejo, CA Member No.: 6,527 Region Association: Northern California |
To rebuild mine, I used a tool that every 914 already owner owns: a checkbook. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Payee was PMB Performance, never regretted the decision. Thanks again, Eric_Shea.
-Jim |
Eric_Shea |
Sep 26 2007, 06:05 PM
Post
#15
|
PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,278 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
|
KenH |
Sep 26 2007, 06:10 PM
Post
#16
|
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 680 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Gilroy, CA Member No.: 156 |
Save the pin - the one in my kit was too big!!
Ken |
VaccaRabite |
Sep 26 2007, 08:09 PM
Post
#17
|
En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,465 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Well, I literally heated the tar out of it over the weekend. I got nothing but high on the fumes. I don't have an air hammer or a drill press. So, I dropped the cluster off at my FLAPS tht has a press and a machinist. Should get it back this week to finish cleaning it and do the rebuild.
Zach |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 11th June 2024 - 02:10 AM |
All rights reserved 914World.com © since 2002 |
914World.com is the fastest growing online 914 community! We have it all, classifieds, events, forums, vendors, parts, autocross, racing, technical articles, events calendar, newsletter, restoration, gallery, archives, history and more for your Porsche 914 ... |