Sticking clutch pedal

[JimR]

Hey all, i have a problem in my 90 8v gti, when i press the (heavy, admittedly) clutch, the pedal will more often than not stick down, i'm sure its a problem with the pedal hinge more than the clutch itself as the pedal squeeks when pressed (perhaps a tight bearing on the hinge?). This leaves me having to twist my ankle sideways and use the bottom of my shoe to try and 'hook' the pedal to biting point, which makes pulling away interesting to say the least. Just wondered if anyone had any ideas of what it may be, or failing that, how to remove the clutch pedal? (the haines book of lies is no real help)

Thanks in advance

James

[Martz]

I have this problem in the Rallye. The clutch pedal gets stuck in the lower trim in the footwell area.

[G174AFC]

I had this at the weekend, the pedal got stuck behind the trim.

Made me look like a wally as I was on a roundabout at the time, now where is that stanley knife....

 

[sixteen vee]

me too on Monday, pedal got stuck while overtaking in second gear