removing clutch and brake pedals

[singleton]

Hello all, just wanted to ask how much of a job it is to remove the brake and clutch pedals? My car had been off the road for years and when i got it the pedals appeared to have seized to the shaft so that if you press one pedal the other moves with it. I have used loads of sprays etc to try and free them off but with no joy. I have two spare pedal sets somewhere in my garage so may be best to fit one of these. The brake cylinder in the chassis leg is removed at present. Just wondered how easy the job will be and if there are any bushes etc to replace.

[Stig]

It's not a difficult job, but you will need to free the brake pedal from the shaft to get the clutch pedal and shaft out so keep trying with the penetrating oil! I assume you've taken off the access cover for the brake master cylinder to get at it. You'll need to remove the gearbox cover to get the shaft out -lots more crosshead screws, which could do with a spray from underneath as well before you take a screwdriver to them.

There are bushes in the box section for the shaft and one in the brake pedal as well. I've not tried replacing them so couldn't tell you how hard that might be. You might need to replace the shaft itself if it's badly worn though.

You could try heat on the brake pedal to free it up but there's likely waxoyl, grease, brake fluid etc. around there which would catch fire all too easily.