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> Rebuilding the pedal cluster, How the heck to do you take it apart!
VaccaRabite
post Sep 16 2007, 08:44 PM
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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
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post Sep 16 2007, 08:54 PM
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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.

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http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/M...dal_cluster.htm
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post Sep 16 2007, 08:55 PM
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http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/M...dal_cluster.htm



See if this helps...
I just did mine a bit of advice, MORE BEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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post Sep 16 2007, 09:11 PM
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Your friends here have it laid out as well... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=32578
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post Sep 16 2007, 09:43 PM
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I think you just need a little more beer lube Zach. You will get it eventually (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 16 2007, 09:48 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Sep 16 2007, 11:11 PM) *

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.

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post Sep 17 2007, 07:44 AM
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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.
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post Sep 17 2007, 08:06 AM
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QUOTE(rjames @ Sep 17 2007, 09:44 AM) *

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.

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post Sep 17 2007, 09:08 AM
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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.
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post Sep 17 2007, 09:18 AM
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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.
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post Sep 17 2007, 10:00 AM
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Will a regular propane torch work, or will I need to buy a MAP torch?

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post Sep 17 2007, 10:45 AM
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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.
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post Sep 17 2007, 10:52 AM
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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.
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post Sep 26 2007, 02:22 PM
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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.
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post Sep 26 2007, 06:05 PM
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post Sep 26 2007, 06:10 PM
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Save the pin - the one in my kit was too big!!

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post Sep 26 2007, 08:09 PM
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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
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