Hello everyone,
I have been dealing with a low engaging, unpredictable clutch since I bought my E36.
I replaced the CDV - much better clutch feel
Replaced bushings with UUC delrin - Engagement moved a bit higher in travel but still the pedal was crooked
Took the car out of storage last week and replaced the clutch pedal with an OEM BMW one and the pedal is still bent/crooked
I drove with the UUC pedal bushings on my old pedal for about 15,000kms. Could the bushings have worn out? I also used both washers that came with the bushings.
The clutch feel is amazing compared to how it was when I bought the car but looking at the pedal bothers the hell out of me.
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Thanks!
Yup, pretty common issue.
You could try the oiled bronze bushings as well. They seem to be the best.
The OEM pedal always seems to tilt to the left for some reason over time.
Mason engineering makes the best replacement pedal on the market. It's on the bottom of this page.
https://www.masonengineering.net/pro...php?bmw_id=e36
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Thanks everyone for the replies.
I'm thinking I will order some bronze bushings and then maybe invest in a clutch stop with a wider surface area.
Will update.
I found the annoying alignment issue was best solved by removing the clutch stop. My foot doesn't know the difference if there is not stop to miss when pushing the pedal to the floor. I also like the long travel as it helps me engage it smoother and it's more like the other manuals I own.
Current fleet:
1999 BMW e36 M3
1999 BMW e36 328is with rotary valve engine head
1999 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
1990 Jeep Comanche Eliminator
1962 Austin Healey Sprite
What is really funny is when you finally realize that the pedals are actually slightly offset from your seated position...maybe they are crooked to offset that, ha!
1997 Arctic Silver/Black M3
CES Stage IV (651rwhp/615rwtq @ 24 psi)
1999 Techno Violet/Dove M3
Auto/Convertible and staying stock!
Now that i think about it, my pedal is a little crooked too but it doesn't bother me.
Current
-1997 BMW M3 4Door Artic Silver w/ Black Interior Daily
Past
-2001 BMW 325i
-1999 BMW M3 Vert White
-1981 VW Rabbit Pickup (Caddy) 2.0 ABA
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