Is this a problem?

"Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing." (granfury)
08/07/2017 at 17:30 • Filed to: None

Not the dirt, just that I seem to be using just the outer edge of the clutch pedal.

DISCUSSION (28)

Wacko > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 17:34

Why would that be a problem. Every car I had with 3 pedals was like that. It’s only the rubber cover that is used.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 17:35

It could lead to uneven clutch wear as the uneven force on the pedal results in the left side of the clutch engaging first

WilliamsSW > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 17:36

As long as your foot isn’t actually slipping off, I don’t see why it’s an issue. Looks like you’re using the right side of the brake pedal, as well—

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 17:37

That’s more an indication of how you slide your foot onto the pedal than how you apply it. Pretty normal.

Urambo Tauro > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 17:37

Too much toe-out. Get an alignment.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 17:38

Mine looks the exact same way. Clutch - no problem. Brake? Might want to adjust!

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > WilliamsSW
08/07/2017 at 17:40

I didn’t even notice that. On a related note, I tend to wear my shoes out on the outside edge as well. I guess I need an alignment...

WilliamsSW > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 17:43

The thing is, that clutch pedal pad has a lot of wear across the whole face, so I don’t think you’re doing it all the time.

I’ve got a 3 pedal car that I’ve had a long time (since new), too - and I know the clutch pedal pad has uneven wear also.

XJDano > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 17:44

I only had a problem when it rained and my shoes were wet they would slip off the pedal.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 17:47

I think it’s not from pressing the pedal but sliding your foot on and off of it. So maybe make sure to lift you foot off the pedal all the way before you move it over to the left?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
08/07/2017 at 17:47

I don’t think that’s true

My citroen won't start > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
08/07/2017 at 17:49

That don’t sound right

Svend > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 17:55

Do you have a wide stance?

Looks like your heel placing of your left foot is more towards the footrest than the clutch so you may be having to use more force than is necessary as your pushing the pedal slighty over while trying to push it down, rather than if your heel was placed further over to the right.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
08/07/2017 at 17:57

Kinja'd!!!

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
08/07/2017 at 17:57

I try to be quick on and off the clutch in an effort to minimize wear on the throwout bearing and clutch surface, even though this doesn’t exactly result in a silky smooth ride; my BIL was very smooth on the clutch in his TT and almost got to 40K miles before it needed replacement; somehow he talked them into doing it under warranty even though it was 100% his fault. My thought is that any time that the clutch is not fully engaged or disengaged you’re causing wear, and when it’s fully disengaged you’re wearing the throwout bearing.

The 525i went 231,000 miles before a co-worker destroyed the clutch (5th to 1st downshift instead of 5th to 3rd), and the 320i was around 325K when I blew the engine through my own stupidity and lack of maintenance (didn’t flush the coolant for several years - oops). On that one I figured that I might as well replace that clutch whilst I had the engine out since it was never going to be any cheaper than it would be at that point.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Urambo Tauro
08/07/2017 at 18:01

You beat me to it! Have a star

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > Svend
08/07/2017 at 18:02

One thing I do notice is that when the floormat slides forward I tend to have to put a little more effort on the clutch to ensure that it’s fully disengaged. I really need to spend the money to get some proper winter mats form-fitted to the car instead of using those cheap universal ones like I have in there now. I’ll probably spring for a set of WeatherTech mats once the car is paid off in less than two months - only $560 to go and it’s all mine!!!

Honeybunchesofgoats > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 18:14

Driving shoes could have prevented that issue now your only choice is to use driving shoes or by a new car

ttyymmnn > Svend
08/07/2017 at 18:15

Kinja'd!!!

You know who else has a wide stance?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > cmill189 - sans Volvo
08/07/2017 at 18:39

Hey this is the internet, you never know.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
08/07/2017 at 18:57

I cannot argue with that. Solid point.

FoilyDoily > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 19:13

Holy cow. Only 40k before a clutch replacement? My A4 is rocketing toward 120 with its original clutch...

Svend > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 19:15

Those universal mats are a false economy. Invariably I can find genuine OEM mats on eBay for half the dealership price.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > My citroen won't start
08/07/2017 at 19:20

It’s true, ask a car scientist.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
08/07/2017 at 19:21

It’s true, just ask a car scientist.

Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing. > FoilyDoily
08/07/2017 at 19:23

Exactly. In my family we always had manual transmissions, and it was my sister that convinced her husband to buy a few manual-equipped cars. But now that they’re rich they lease various Infiniti and Mercedes vehicles, and the desire for manual transmissions has been tossed aside as they get fancier cars with more toys.

I, however, remain a purist, and drive cheaper cars (and cheaper versions of cheap cars), even though I can afford more impressive ones, in order to continue to have a manual transmission. I guess I’m just a dinosaur...

PyramidHat > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 19:30

That’ll lead to uneven clutch wear...

TrickJos > Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
08/07/2017 at 21:52

Meh. The rubber pad fell off the clutch pedal in my Saturn about 5 years ago due to wear like this. I’ve now worn the paint below the pad and its nice shiny metal. The only time it’s a problem is when I’ve got some snow on the bottom of my shoe.