Clutch Pedal was vibrating like crazy

Jesster125 · January 31st, 2012, 01:00 PM

After I got my clutch replaced the pedal vibrated a bit and slowly got worse. Yesterday it got significantly worse and then locked me out of shifting all together.

I replaced the clutch cable thinking maybe the other was streched but no luck... Got the adjustable kit with the quadrant but don't want to keep adding things to the issue if tis not going to fix it... What could this be? I was reading about throw out bearings but would they really go bad with only 100 miles on it?

Thank you in advance!

AngryStang856 · January 31st, 2012, 01:14 PM

It could be the bearing, but it sounds exactly like what it would if the cable was stretched like you said. Did you use a ford OEM bearing? a ford cable? I used aftermarket nd both failed within 3 months... if you have the adjuster installed tighten it down a few turns and see if the pedal stops shacking... if you overtighten (like I did, not knowing any better the second time around) the bearing will deff go bad!

ReverendDexter · January 31st, 2012, 01:16 PM

^^^ What he said. When adjusted properly, there should be about a 1/4" of play at the top of the pedal.

Jesster125 · January 31st, 2012, 01:32 PM

I used the adjustable clutch kit off American muscle..
Mustang Clutch Adjuster Kit (96-04) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

I didnt however install the quadrant or the adjuster yet. Just bolted the new cable in.

Its not even letting me get into gear now and the pedal feels like it still has friction on it.

It just clicks when I compress the pedal to the floor.

NickPohlAandP · January 31st, 2012, 01:52 PM

Is your clutch fork installed onto the ball all the way?

AngryStang856 · January 31st, 2012, 01:57 PM

sound like it just needs adjusted (tightened) or something came apart like nick asked^

Did a good shop put everything in? Id just give them a call nd make them fix it if it was all done that short of time ago... if its undriveable then NVM dont try rev matching to get it there if its far away! yould end up needing a new started and clutch ask me how i kno 0_0

ReverendDexter · January 31st, 2012, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by Jesster125

I used the adjustable clutch kit off American muscle..
Mustang Clutch Adjuster Kit (96-04) at AmericanMuscle.com

No offense, but I don't understand why anyone would buy that instead of spending $20 more for one of the name brand sets (MM, Steeda).

That being said, get in there and finish installing that kit, then get everything adjusted properly. You've got the parts to fix the issue, you just need to go do it.

Jesster125 · January 31st, 2012, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

No offense, but I don't understand why anyone would buy that instead of spending $20 more for one of the name brand sets (MM, Steeda).

That being said, get in there and finish installing that kit, then get everything adjusted properly. You've got the parts to fix the issue, you just need to go do it.

The quadrant and adjuster are steeda. doing the install later tonight. at aamco right now to get bent over real quick. the adjustment can be that far off where it won't allow me to get in gear?

ReverendDexter · January 31st, 2012, 05:13 PM

If the plastic clutch quadrant wasn't reset and the adjustable cable wasn't set right, I can see that creating enough slack that pushing the pedal wouldn't disengage the clutch.

nathanielwilliam · February 2nd, 2012, 04:07 PM

2001 mustang GT throwout bearing picture by natefansler - Photobucket

sounds like what im dealing with. i just crawled under mind and removed my dust cover and saw this. looks like im replacing my throwout bearing after only 500 miles.

January 31st, 2012, 01:00 PM	#1
Jesster125 Newbie 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Clutch Pedal was vibrating like crazy After I got my clutch replaced the pedal vibrated a bit and slowly got worse. Yesterday it got significantly worse and then locked me out of shifting all together. I replaced the clutch cable thinking maybe the other was streched but no luck... Got the adjustable kit with the quadrant but don't want to keep adding things to the issue if tis not going to fix it... What could this be? I was reading about throw out bearings but would they really go bad with only 100 miles on it? Thank you in advance!

January 31st, 2012, 01:16 PM	#3
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^^ What he said. When adjusted properly, there should be about a 1/4" of play at the top of the pedal. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

January 31st, 2012, 01:52 PM	#5
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	Is your clutch fork installed onto the ball all the way? __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

January 31st, 2012, 05:13 PM	#9
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	If the plastic clutch quadrant wasn't reset and the adjustable cable wasn't set right, I can see that creating enough slack that pushing the pedal wouldn't disengage the clutch. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

February 2nd, 2012, 04:07 PM	#10
nathanielwilliam Regular 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 104 iTrader: 0 reviews	2001 mustang GT throwout bearing picture by natefansler - Photobucket sounds like what im dealing with. i just crawled under mind and removed my dust cover and saw this. looks like im replacing my throwout bearing after only 500 miles. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT short throw shifter 4:10 gears 3 inch dual exaust (no cats!) I have an F-150 which I drove the balls out of for seven years. Now I have a mustang that I drive the balls out of also.

January 31st, 2012, 01:14 PM	#2
AngryStang856 Noob 2000 Mustang GT 13.9 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dresden OH Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	It could be the bearing, but it sounds exactly like what it would if the cable was stretched like you said. Did you use a ford OEM bearing? a ford cable? I used aftermarket nd both failed within 3 months... if you have the adjuster installed tighten it down a few turns and see if the pedal stops shacking... if you overtighten (like I did, not knowing any better the second time around) the bearing will deff go bad!

January 31st, 2012, 01:32 PM	#4
Jesster125 Newbie 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	I used the adjustable clutch kit off American muscle.. Mustang Clutch Adjuster Kit (96-04) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! I didnt however install the quadrant or the adjuster yet. Just bolted the new cable in. Its not even letting me get into gear now and the pedal feels like it still has friction on it. It just clicks when I compress the pedal to the floor.

January 31st, 2012, 01:57 PM	#6
AngryStang856 Noob 2000 Mustang GT 13.9 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dresden OH Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	sound like it just needs adjusted (tightened) or something came apart like nick asked^ Did a good shop put everything in? Id just give them a call nd make them fix it if it was all done that short of time ago... if its undriveable then NVM dont try rev matching to get it there if its far away! yould end up needing a new started and clutch ask me how i kno 0_0

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