Galaxy Clutch Pedal Lazy Return

[markleaver]

I have an 05 Galaxy Tdi Ghia. Had a new clutch fitted around 80K, new flywheel around 130K. At some random point in time the clutch pedal, when dipped, sometimes does not return fully up, and I need to lift it with my foot, then it works fine.

I've had the sytem bled to no avail, sometimes it works, but around 1 in 10 clutch presses it doesn't return.

Been to Ford garage and they were helpful showed my an exploded view of pedals on shaft. There seems to be a coiled return spring on the clutch pedal within the diagram, which may be the probem (disengaged or broken spring?), but looking in the footwell it seems like an absolute nightmare trying to remove the complete assembly, and its tight down there.

Has anyone found the need to remove the complete eadl assembly, and if so, how easy/difficult it it. I was thinking of hiring a midget to carry out the work. Anyone who's had cruise control problems will know how tight it is down there!

Any offers for advice would be appreciated, as I'm frustrated with the problem now

[Bigjeeze]

I removed my clutch pedal and Master Cylinder a while ago and found it a real pain as there is so little room to work.

 

On the assumption that this isn't a problem with the clutch itself you may be best advised to take the pedal and return spring off and clean/grease it. Be careful though the pedal is actually made of plastic.

[markleaver]

Can you describe briefly how to remove the pedal assembly? I assume the brake and clutch pedals are on the same spindle, but how is that spindle anchored onto the chassis/bulkhead? I can't figure that out from what I can see, but maybe I need to remove the carpet and surrounding plastic trim first???

[sidcos]

Hi,

Did you have any joy with your lazy pedal. i seem to have the same issue on my 53 1.9tdi.

Thanks

Sid

Edited December 2, 2009 by sidcos

[markleaver]

No luck yet, but as problem began after new clutch and release mech replaced I'm going for the slave cylinder assembly, like its binding on something. I'm going to consult a real clutch expert and let him take a look. Either way its gonna cost me, but will keep posted

Hi,

Did you have any joy with your lazy pedal. i seem to have the same issue on my 53 1.9tdi.

Thanks

Sid

[blackwolf0578]

Hi all i recently replaced a master on a mk 1 if you remove crash padding from under steering wheel mine was 4 screws and a couple of pressclips (like on door cards) you then have enough room to access underneath...

 

the pedal itself on mine was held in place with a clip once removed pedal slide off (bugger on mk 1 to get on different spring to mk 2) i had no problems with brake pedal coming off while doing this

best of luck all :16: :31: :16:

[chris6969]

No luck yet, but as problem began after new clutch and release mech replaced I'm going for the slave cylinder assembly, like its binding on something. I'm going to consult a real clutch expert and let him take a look. Either way its gonna cost me, but will keep posted

Hi,

Did you have any joy with your lazy pedal. i seem to have the same issue on my 53 1.9tdi.

Thanks

Sid

 

did you find out the cause as have same problem

[sidcos]

Lazy pedal seems to have almost corrected itself! much better now, although still a pain randomly selecting first and reverse. Finally hopefully plan to take car back into garage this coming Saturday for full clutch change, but that's anohet troy and anothr post-Weird Clutch..

Sid