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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: easton7 on 04 September 2009, 10:45

Title: Replacing clutch pedal
Post by: easton7 on 04 September 2009, 10:45
Clutch pedal went last night....stuck to floor then pulled back up, but not actually doing anything
AA guy confirmed weld had broke and clip had then shattered

Found quite a few threads here and on uk mk-ivs about doing the work yourself but I'm not great with cars

Just phoned my local VW specialist and told him what needs done
He wants nearly £200 (£40 parts rest for 5+ hours labour)
Told him I didn't think there was that much work involved in replacing 1 pedal assembly
He seems to think the full pedal box needs replaced though

Is he pulling my plonker?
Or do you need to replace the full pedal box when this (fairly common) problem occurs?

Cheers
Title: Re: Replacing clutch pedal
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 September 2009, 10:48
this might be worth a look http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=105690.20 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=105690.20)
Title: Re: Replacing clutch pedal
Post by: easton7 on 04 September 2009, 10:56
Cheers I had looked at other posts but never seen that one

Interesting he got the pedal for £23 and my "specialist" quoted 40

Def think he's at it

Like I said though not very good at fixing things even though i understand how they work

Will phone around a few places see if I can get anyone who knows what I'm on about
Title: Re: Replacing clutch pedal
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 04 September 2009, 10:59
Cheers I had looked at other posts but never seen that one

Interesting he got the pedal for £23 and my "specialist" quoted 40

Def think he's at it

Like I said though not very good at fixing things even though i understand how they work

Will phone around a few places see if I can get anyone who knows what I'm on about
:wink: glad to help ya mate
as for the prices you have been quoted  :angry: think thats ott
if you were in the northeast i could have had a look for you  :smiley:
Title: Re: Replacing clutch pedal
Post by: barry-gti on 04 September 2009, 19:55
i done mine myself. it took about half hour only due to lack of space... you need to make sure you order the clip which goes on the pedal aswell...

What area you from?

all you need to do is undo the nut/bolt for the pedal, take the broken one off and then put the new pedal in place along with the clip and spring and try get them all in at once...its a bit fiddly but can be done
Title: Re: Replacing clutch pedal
Post by: 20v on 05 September 2009, 10:08
on the pedal theres a little welded square that brakes off i done mine an a mates didnt cost me a penny just welded at back on works fine an i welded it all the way round so no chance it will brake again were u located may b able to help
Title: Re: Replacing clutch pedal
Post by: D4VEY01 on 05 September 2009, 10:24
I got mine fixed at my local garage, they put a new pedal an clip on and relieved my pockets of £80.
Not long had my golf so when the pedal went to the floor i sh!t blue lights and didnt know wot was goin on.
I`d of fixed it myself if i knew it was the weld.

Just curious HOW LONG DO CLUTCH PEDALS LAST?