E36 M3 - Clutch Pedal popped out!

Crazyfool · Fri, Oct-16-2009, 09:29:44 PM

I was driving my E36 M3 around yesterday. I had the clutch engaged, but then out of nowhere it sounded like the clutch went out. As it made this sound, it engaged slightly. However, I can still use the clutch. It feels like it engages a little lower than usual. But the weird thing is, my clutch pedal is popped out, it's up as high as it goes. It sits about 4" above my brake pedal. It's extremely weird, nothing like this has ever happened to me before.

fiveightandten · Sat, Oct-17-2009, 03:29:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazyfool

I was driving my E36 M3 around yesterday. I had the clutch engaged, but then out of nowhere it sounded like the clutch went out. As it made this sound, it engaged slightly. However, I can still use the clutch. It feels like it engages a little lower than usual. But the weird thing is, my clutch pedal is popped out, it's up as high as it goes. It sits about 4" above my brake pedal. It's extremely weird, nothing like this has ever happened to me before.

In order for that to happen, both the master cylinder plunger and the return spring would have to break. Or, it's possible the plastic of the pedal snapped at the top pivot point. Remove the lower dash, get under there and see what the deal is.

pbonsalb · Sat, Oct-17-2009, 11:47:43 AM

The pivot point at the top of the pedal is a known failure item. You can source a new bushing. Also a new pedal. I used Ron Stygar's delrin bushing and pedal kit. UUC sells a bushing kit also. I would guess this failure, rather than slave cylinder or return spring, but let us know what you find.

Crazyfool · Sun, Oct-18-2009, 03:58:04 AM

I got under there and it was the master cylinder. The return spring was dislocated, and plastic coupler on the master cylinder was also broken.

I've ordered another master cylinder from partsgeek.com at a great price.

Thanks for the responses guys...

JDM88 · Thu, Apr-15-2010, 08:21:54 PM

Urgh I think this just happened to me today. I'm not at home so I can't even have a proper look at what's going on in there. Frustrating. A whole master cylinder replacement?? I only ever did that on the Miata when my engagement completely shagged up but it seems that it's a pretty different kettle of fish on this car.

Fri, Oct-16-2009, 09:29:44 PM	#1
Crazyfool Littering and? Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 652 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	E36 M3 - Clutch Pedal popped out! I was driving my E36 M3 around yesterday. I had the clutch engaged, but then out of nowhere it sounded like the clutch went out. As it made this sound, it engaged slightly. However, I can still use the clutch. It feels like it engages a little lower than usual. But the weird thing is, my clutch pedal is popped out, it's up as high as it goes. It sits about 4" above my brake pedal. It's extremely weird, nothing like this has ever happened to me before. __________________ M3 — Carbon Black — SMG — Cinnamon Yamaha R1 RX-7 FD3S R1 — 504 RWHP — 11.318 @ 129 — video

Sun, Oct-18-2009, 03:58:04 AM	#4
Crazyfool Littering and? Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 652 Reputation: 0 Location: Los Angeles	I got under there and it was the master cylinder. The return spring was dislocated, and plastic coupler on the master cylinder was also broken. I've ordered another master cylinder from partsgeek.com at a great price. Thanks for the responses guys... __________________ M3 — Carbon Black — SMG — Cinnamon Yamaha R1 RX-7 FD3S R1 — 504 RWHP — 11.318 @ 129 — video

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Sat, Oct-17-2009, 11:47:43 AM	#3
pbonsalb Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,898 Reputation: 0	The pivot point at the top of the pedal is a known failure item. You can source a new bushing. Also a new pedal. I used Ron Stygar's delrin bushing and pedal kit. UUC sells a bushing kit also. I would guess this failure, rather than slave cylinder or return spring, but let us know what you find.

Thu, Apr-15-2010, 08:21:54 PM	#5
JDM88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 239 Reputation: 0 Location: Atlanta/Athens	Urgh I think this just happened to me today. I'm not at home so I can't even have a proper look at what's going on in there. Frustrating. A whole master cylinder replacement?? I only ever did that on the Miata when my engagement completely shagged up but it seems that it's a pretty different kettle of fish on this car.