E46 M3 Clutch pedal question

"Richard Cranium" wrote

There's a little screw-in stop on the floorboards - they can break and allow too much slop. Check to see if the cheap plastic stop has broken and is acting as a ramp that forces the pedal off to the side.

Floyd

Floyd,

That diagnosis was real close to the problem.

There is actually enough side movement that if the pedal is near the edge of the stop (actually a rubber washer in this case) it can slide off the edge of the washer with additional pressure as you suggested.

Is this side to side slop normal?

R.C.

"Richard Cranium" wrote

My guess is: "yes". The washer thingy is a screw-in piece that costs a few dollars. I broke mine stretching with my foot on the clutch, it was replaced under warranty. I'm guessing that it's purpose is to prevent the pedal's joints from getting to a position that allows a lot of flex (fully depressed.)

Floyd

Nothing to worry about.

There is a stopper that sets the travel of the pedal, but when you went into your pocket, you managed to press the pedal sideways a little bit, and it slid off of the stopper. This is normal. Of course, you should try to avoid pressing the pedal from the side, but there is nothing here that needs the attention of the service department.

Floyd,

Thanks for your help.

R.C.

Jeff,

Thanks for your response.

R.C.

You're welcome.

I wondered the same thing the first time I did this. My first thought was, oh shit. Then I worked the pedal again and it worked right. then, I tried applying pressure from the side, and it fell off the stopper.