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Dirtslinger · 04-05-2025, 07:37 PM

Well I finally got my rebuilt 8ba and T5 transmission in my shoebox and made the necessary bracket for the clutch pedal but I noticed that the pedal is very soft. Everything is basically original except for the clutch disc. Using the stock throw out bearing and fork and a new OE pressure plate, what could be wrong? I haven't started the engine yet because I haven't put trans fluid in yet.

petehoovie · 04-05-2025, 08:10 PM

Clutch pedal return spring broken or missing?...

Dirtslinger · 04-05-2025, 08:38 PM

Its there, bought a new one. Guess I"ll have to put trans fluid in and start her up and see if she shifts....

vincent · 04-06-2025, 03:32 AM

Lift one rear wheel, have somebody turn it and depress clutch and put it in gear. This way you can check if all gears are possible. If this works, it should be usable with engine running. Don´t forget to add lube when passed this test.

Dirtslinger · 04-06-2025, 12:26 PM

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That's a good idea Vincent. Thanks. Hoping I don't have to take the trans back out.

04-05-2025, 07:37 PM	#1
Dirtslinger Member Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 80	Soft Clutch Pedal Well I finally got my rebuilt 8ba and T5 transmission in my shoebox and made the necessary bracket for the clutch pedal but I noticed that the pedal is very soft. Everything is basically original except for the clutch disc. Using the stock throw out bearing and fork and a new OE pressure plate, what could be wrong? I haven't started the engine yet because I haven't put trans fluid in yet.

04-05-2025, 08:10 PM	#2
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 10,154	Re: Soft Clutch Pedal Clutch pedal return spring broken or missing?...

04-05-2025, 08:38 PM	#3
Dirtslinger Member Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 80	Re: Soft Clutch Pedal Its there, bought a new one. Guess I"ll have to put trans fluid in and start her up and see if she shifts....

04-06-2025, 03:32 AM	#4
vincent Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Germany Posts: 243	Re: Soft Clutch Pedal Lift one rear wheel, have somebody turn it and depress clutch and put it in gear. This way you can check if all gears are possible. If this works, it should be usable with engine running. Don´t forget to add lube when passed this test.

04-06-2025, 12:26 PM	#5
Dirtslinger Member Join Date: May 2023 Posts: 80	Re: Soft Clutch Pedal Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That's a good idea Vincent. Thanks. Hoping I don't have to take the trans back out.