Pedal Cluster Rebuild - Few Questions

[Tidybuoy]

I've refurbished a pedal cluster before but it's been about 10 years since (that was on my 914).

I'm just wondering if I need to loosen the clutch cable at the transmission. And, any other tips would be appreciated.

I just replaced the master cylinder and after installing, I noticed that the brake pedal does not full return (instantly) and so it leaves the brake lights on for a few seconds after releasing the brake. The original pedal cluster is in pretty good shape but still uses the nylon bushings so I figure a rebuild and brass bushings is in order. I'm hoping to get this done in a couple of days since I want to take the car on a trip this weekend. One day for painting and one day for reassembling.

[86911tlcab]

no, you dont need to, but as you are likely going to have to readjust everything anyways, it might make it a little easier...

its pretty tight fit and not and easy place to move around. If you can get the clip off without any issues and the little pin out, then i wouldnt bother...if not then loosen it up and will make it a little easier to get out and reconnected.

[Jdub]

I'd only recommend a fresh cable if you are not sure of the age of your current one. For certain you MUST get at that bushing holding the trunnion pin to the cable end @ the clutch pedal - critical.

Some discussion on nylon versus bronze. I used the bronze, overnight hot soak in a pan of 80/90 before I put them in. PeterZ however recommended the nylon bushings as I believe they are less likely to, over time, damage the cluster - the nylon bushings will not.

[theiceman]

Yeah i put the bronze in as -is without saoking at all and have had zero issues over 8 years. I would recomend using the opportunity to check adjust your clutch cable anyway and back off the adjustment to give you some slack . pretty easy project overall.