Gah! My clutch pedal started rattling

frodo2975 · January 7th, 2011, 04:09 PM

Over the last couple of weeks, my clutch pedal has starting rattling at low rpms. It sounds like I've got woodpeckers under my dash! If I lightly touch my foot to the pedal, the noise stops immediately and I feel a decent amount of vibration. However, if I press the pedal in an inch or 2, all the vibration in the pedal stops. BTW, I'm driving a 2002 v6 with around 105k miles on it.

Initially, I thought the bushing on the pedal shaft was worn, causing the pedal to move around too much, but when I took it apart, it looked fine. I replaced it anyways, but the noise is still there. Also, The previous owner replaced the clutch about 10k miles ago, so it should still be good. Any of you guys have any ideas what's causing the vibration? Thanks.

Chubbs02126 · January 7th, 2011, 05:44 PM

I have the same issue on my car, I was told it has to do with the flywheel being loose. Since I plan on replacing the clutch and flywheel next month I have just been dealing with it. What your doing is the best work around "lightly touch my foot to the pedal, the noise stops immediately "

ag11hockey · January 7th, 2011, 09:47 PM

Its not the flywheel I don't think. I had the same problem and it was my clutch cable. It had slack in it especially when I got my new clutch installed. I replaced the cable and sure enought it was it. Hope this helps

frodo2975 · January 7th, 2011, 11:45 PM

Thanks, I'll try replacing the cable and let you know how it goes.

ag11hockey · January 8th, 2011, 12:13 AM

Just a little more input... id just buy the clutch adjust kit from AM for a hundred bucks. Might as well and I think its worth the money

goren813 · January 9th, 2011, 01:46 PM

Throw out bearing.

Six Banger · January 9th, 2011, 04:32 PM

^ Its 100% your T.O.B. it happens to almost all cars around 100k miles.

While youre replacing it you might as well do the clutch and resurface your flywheel

ag11hockey · January 9th, 2011, 05:09 PM

not always true. but it is a likely cause. when i installed my new clutch it rattled right away and it was the cable

ag11hockey · January 9th, 2011, 05:10 PM

not always true. but it is a likely cause. when i installed my new clutch it rattled right away and it was the cable

ag11hockey · January 9th, 2011, 05:10 PM

not always true. but it is a likely cause. when i installed my new clutch it rattled right away and it was the cable

mcqueen · January 9th, 2011, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by goren813

Throw out bearing.

I'm going to bet this is the most likely cause. My clutch started rattling just before my TOB started chirping.

theyanks904 · January 9th, 2011, 06:26 PM

put a TOB in it ..... you should just put a clutch and slave cyl in it ..... depending on mileage ..... if your around 100k i would

Everett · January 9th, 2011, 07:21 PM

TOB mine just went but my clutch was still about 30%. I was impressed. I changed it anyways but ya throw out bearing for sure

Six Banger · January 9th, 2011, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by ag11hockey

not always true. but it is a likely cause. when i installed my new clutch it rattled right away and it was the cable

true. but when it starts rattling after 100k miles of driving, it is more likely the bearing. a new clutch will rattle if it isnt adjusted right

Mr. Red Pony · January 9th, 2011, 10:42 PM

Sounds like a combo of the TOB going kaput, and the pressure plate chattering.

focus0frenzy1 · January 10th, 2011, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by frodo2975

Over the last couple of weeks, my clutch pedal has starting rattling at low rpms. It sounds like I've got woodpeckers under my dash! If I lightly touch my foot to the pedal, the noise stops immediately and I feel a decent amount of vibration. However, if I press the pedal in an inch or 2, all the vibration in the pedal stops. BTW, I'm driving a 2002 v6 with around 105k miles on it.

Initially, I thought the bushing on the pedal shaft was worn, causing the pedal to move around too much, but when I took it apart, it looked fine. I replaced it anyways, but the noise is still there. Also, The previous owner replaced the clutch about 10k miles ago, so it should still be good. Any of you guys have any ideas what's causing the vibration? Thanks.

i got 76k on my 04 and i have this same problem

ag11hockey · January 10th, 2011, 03:34 AM

sorry about the triple post. the internet was being dumb.

goren813 · January 10th, 2011, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by theyanks904

put a TOB in it ..... you should just put a clutch and slave cyl in it ..... depending on mileage ..... if your around 100k i would

What? Cable clutch home slice no slave cylinders involved. And since OP is high mileage and stock components I say TOB. I would say cable is a possible cause as well, however normally a stock cable on stock set up isn't gonna be the first thing to go. These cars are notorious for shitty TOB's.

Mr. Red Pony · January 10th, 2011, 06:58 PM

If you get a new TOB. ONLY get a ford racing heavy duty TOB. I compared it to the one that came with the clutch, and it weighed almost twice as much, but had no play in it what-so-ever. The ram one looked like it would start to go out by the time I took it for its maiden voyage.

This is the one I got.
FR HD TOB

Make sure you grease it well too.

Mochomo28 · January 12th, 2011, 03:02 AM

I just had this problem after installing a brand new clutch. The mechanic told me to change the clutch because it was defective. Went and exchanged it, mechanic put it on and it workds fine now.Btw, Flywheel was resurfaced before both times. Also my car is at the 150k mark..

January 7th, 2011, 04:09 PM	#1
frodo2975 Newbie 2002 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gah! My clutch pedal started rattling Over the last couple of weeks, my clutch pedal has starting rattling at low rpms. It sounds like I've got woodpeckers under my dash! If I lightly touch my foot to the pedal, the noise stops immediately and I feel a decent amount of vibration. However, if I press the pedal in an inch or 2, all the vibration in the pedal stops. BTW, I'm driving a 2002 v6 with around 105k miles on it. Initially, I thought the bushing on the pedal shaft was worn, causing the pedal to move around too much, but when I took it apart, it looked fine. I replaced it anyways, but the noise is still there. Also, The previous owner replaced the clutch about 10k miles ago, so it should still be good. Any of you guys have any ideas what's causing the vibration? Thanks.

January 9th, 2011, 01:46 PM	#6
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Throw out bearing. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

January 9th, 2011, 04:32 PM	#7
Six Banger Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 - 3.8 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,978 iTrader: 1 reviews	^ Its 100% your T.O.B. it happens to almost all cars around 100k miles. While youre replacing it you might as well do the clutch and resurface your flywheel __________________ Look on the bright side: If you're reading this, you're alive. And that's fucking awesome.

January 9th, 2011, 07:21 PM	#13
Everett Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 gt Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 1,053 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 2 reviews	TOB mine just went but my clutch was still about 30%. I was impressed. I changed it anyways but ya throw out bearing for sure __________________ Black and White Crew Crew Member # 3 centerforce dual friction,.100 shot freeflow exhaust,70mm accufab tb,professional products plenum, tri ax,3.90s amazing how fast you can go when the road never curves .....lighting up the Canadian prairie

January 9th, 2011, 10:42 PM	#15
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Sounds like a combo of the TOB going kaput, and the pressure plate chattering. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

January 7th, 2011, 05:44 PM	#2
Chubbs02126 Newbie 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the same issue on my car, I was told it has to do with the flywheel being loose. Since I plan on replacing the clutch and flywheel next month I have just been dealing with it. What your doing is the best work around "lightly touch my foot to the pedal, the noise stops immediately "

January 7th, 2011, 09:47 PM	#3
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its not the flywheel I don't think. I had the same problem and it was my clutch cable. It had slack in it especially when I got my new clutch installed. I replaced the cable and sure enought it was it. Hope this helps

January 7th, 2011, 11:45 PM	#4
frodo2975 Newbie 2002 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks, I'll try replacing the cable and let you know how it goes.

January 8th, 2011, 12:13 AM	#5
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just a little more input... id just buy the clutch adjust kit from AM for a hundred bucks. Might as well and I think its worth the money

January 9th, 2011, 05:09 PM	#8
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	not always true. but it is a likely cause. when i installed my new clutch it rattled right away and it was the cable

January 9th, 2011, 05:10 PM	#9
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	not always true. but it is a likely cause. when i installed my new clutch it rattled right away and it was the cable

January 9th, 2011, 06:26 PM	#12
theyanks904 Regular 1996 ford mustang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: land o lakes FL Posts: 268 iTrader: 0 reviews	put a TOB in it ..... you should just put a clutch and slave cyl in it ..... depending on mileage ..... if your around 100k i would

January 10th, 2011, 03:34 AM	#17
ag11hockey Enthusiast 1999 Mustang V6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 654 iTrader: 0 reviews	sorry about the triple post. the internet was being dumb.

January 10th, 2011, 06:58 PM	#19
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	If you get a new TOB. ONLY get a ford racing heavy duty TOB. I compared it to the one that came with the clutch, and it weighed almost twice as much, but had no play in it what-so-ever. The ram one looked like it would start to go out by the time I took it for its maiden voyage. This is the one I got. FR HD TOB Make sure you grease it well too. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

January 12th, 2011, 03:02 AM	#20
Mochomo28 Newbie 2002 Ford Mustang Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 41 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just had this problem after installing a brand new clutch. The mechanic told me to change the clutch because it was defective. Went and exchanged it, mechanic put it on and it workds fine now.Btw, Flywheel was resurfaced before both times. Also my car is at the 150k mark..

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