Creaky Pedal Box a Problem

Andy1.6 · Post by **Andy1.6** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:11 pm

Just figured out that my pedal box squeaks when I press the brake or the clutch. Is it a problem or is it just an annoyance? Because it doesn't bother me at the moment!

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:16 pm

It maybe, take it to a garage and ask them to have a look at the weld.

It takes about 2 mins with a torch

Andy1.6 · Post by **Andy1.6** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 9:19 pm

Great thanks for the advice, will go after sixth form tomorrow!

NOZ · Post by **NOZ** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:37 pm

Yep mines creaking a lot. Its a sign that the weld where the clutch side is is breaking. Before it breaks I suggest you get a small piece of metal welded across that weld for strengthening.

Its a common problem amongst vags and you may find the pedal will go straight to the floor and nothing happens. Its a sign that the clutch is too stiff for it or the cable twisted forcing strain on the box. Can be costly to replace as the steering etc needs to come out to get to it. had mine changed twice in 4 days with new boxes cos didn't change the clutch as suggested with the first repalcement.

DRUE1 · Post by **DRUE1** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:10 pm

mine does the same where can i look and see if this is the problem ??

dragon_green · Post by **dragon_green** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:45 am

it's the pedal box that's shearing the weld off.... so i would start by looking there.

NOZ · Post by **NOZ** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:55 am

^^ Exactly. May be difficult to see but removing the small glove box helps for viewing. You'll see where the weld is and for some reason vw thought they'd rush that job leaving a crap weld!

Hardcore · Post by **Hardcore** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:35 pm

owww i was meaning to post abou tthis for ageeeeeeees.

my clutchpeddle creaks after iv been using it a while. etc on the way to college i go up a hill full of traffic from bottom to top. and i normally just keep it on the biting point all the way up and release it to ease forward. when i get to the top it creaks like that. but when i drive normally its usually fine. how much would it cost to have it done at a garage?

NOZ · Post by **NOZ** » Thu May 01, 2008 11:19 am

I never got the current box welded but changed it twice in one week

The parts around Â£40 from VW but its the labour which is costly. I spent Â£150 for a single job.

I've noticed my creaking box has gone now and the clutch is light as a feather now i've changed the gearbox. Never thought that could be the problem for a creaking box but guess it could be so maybe peoples gearboxes could be bad if not the clutch itself. If you have a bad gearbox putting strain on the clutch then it would continue to the pedal linkage.

So re-inforce the weld in good time or check; cable, clutch and finally gearbox.

dragon_green · Post by **dragon_green** » Thu May 01, 2008 6:02 pm

Just bolt it when it breaks.

Total cost about Â£0.50.

Fiddly mind.

Hardcore · Post by **Hardcore** » Thu May 01, 2008 6:18 pm

hmm i see. dont wana spend loads on it cus gna flogg it sooner than later. mines not that bad or noticable.just wonderd if it was cheap to make it last longer then might aswell have it done for the price to get the recipt for service history.

DRUE1 · Post by **DRUE1** » Thu May 01, 2008 6:31 pm

i just thought it might be the clutch as its my biting point is way at the top causing it too creak

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Thu May 01, 2008 7:18 pm

DRUE1 wrote:i just thought it might be the clutch as its my biting point is way at the top causing it too creak

Yeh it can be that, that's what I have at the moment and I need a new clutch

NOZ · Post by **NOZ** » Thu May 01, 2008 11:40 pm

pressure from the clutch would cause the linkage to break. Easy fix is to get the piece welded where appropriate as mentioned earlier.