Clutch action and tunnel repair...., Hoping I can fix my clutch pedal issue...who has done the tunnel repair?? Options

[second wind]

Hello out there....my clutch pedal action changed drastically recently and the usual is an old clutch cable giving out...well so far that is not the case and I even have removed my clutch pedal cluster thinking it was shot but now that it is out I compared it to my brand new pedal cluster on the shelf and they are identical in spring tension and other aspects...so basically my current pedal cluster is as good as new....so what to do next? I have heard of a problem with the braised in tubes in the tunnel for clutch/throttle cables that give out....can anyone please comment on this issue and how to fix? I am somewhat anxious about this repair and don't really know why....please someone tell what they know about this issue....thank you very much!!
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[technicalninja]

As clutches wear the pedal pressure release force goes UP bigtime.

The BMW M3 has a problem with the plastic clutch pedals distorting so badly because of this the pedal often has to be replaced when you do a clutch job.

I tell all of my clutch recipients that initially the new clutch will have a pedal SO SOFT that they will think the new clutch is not strong enough.

I advise they will firm up quickly over the first month and all will be normal.

During use the increase in pressure plate operating force going up slowly most users do not notice the clutch takes twice as much pedal force as it did when it was new.

This additional force bends stuff, breaks clutch release forks, and wipes out cables.

You might have an old clutch that requires excessive force to release and it's trashing the cable.

You might just have a bad clutch cable. I thought you mentioned multiple cable failures, but that info is not in this thread.

Jumping from a car with a stiff clutch into a car with a normal clutch will easily demonstrate the difference.

If this is the first cable in a while, then replace and see how long it lasts.

I see the "stiff clutch" phenomena quite often.

I've also noticed clutches in the older cars (914, Z-cars, etc) would wear out in 50-70k and lots of new stuff lasts 150K+.

I have one customer who owns a 5 speed Toyota Truck who is the original owner on the original clutch at 540K!
It's stiffer than shit and feels "rubbery" during engagement.
I advised him to let NOBODY but him drive it as I believe it won't last a day with another driver...

I want to thank the previous posters in this thread. I was not aware of the second (in the tunnel) failure point and seeing all the different ways of addressing this issue is greatly appreciated!