Drivetrain Clutch Pedal Bushings - When to Replace?

AeroCoupe

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I think mine are original to the car but I did not own it the first 7 years so have no idea how it was treated. I have the clutch cable out and wanted to see if there was a way to tell if the bushings needed to be replaced without removing the pedal assembly as it is a bitch in my car with all of the alarm and stereo wiring. I tried moving the pedal side to side to see how much play the shaft has in it but it seems minimal to me, maybe 1/16+ inch. Thoughts?

 

AeroCoupe

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If anyone has installed new bushings in the past couple of years can you check yours for side to side play?

 

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AeroCoupe said:

I think mine are original to the car but I did not own it the first 7 years so have no idea how it was treated. I have the clutch cable out and wanted to see if there was a way to tell if the bushings needed to be replaced without removing the pedal assembly as it is a bitch in my car with all of the alarm and stereo wiring. I tried moving the pedal side to side to see how much play the shaft has in it but it seems minimal to me, maybe 1/16+ inch. Thoughts?

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My 91 lx 5.0 clutch pedal would squeak every time I pushed it in to shift gears was driving Me insane lol have the bushings changed and now it ingauges like buttery smooth again no more squeak.

 

AeroCoupe

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More and more I think I am just going to order the damn bushings and replace the ones in the car. Pretty sure they are original so they are probably due.

 

AeroCoupe

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Does anyone know if the brake pedal bushings are the same as the clutch pedal bushings? Cannot seem to find that nugget of info anywhere.

 

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Mike 5L5 knows for sure, but i'm pretty sure he said they were the same.
I have to pull out my pedals sooner than later to install the MM hydroboost conversion kit.
I installed the hydro straight up to the pedal and the rod angle isn't the best, it's been fine for years, but it weighs on my mind.

 

AeroCoupe

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Hopefully Mike will jump in and say one way or the other.

@Mustang5L5

Read some threads where some have said they are different but only a couple that said they were the same but did not say if they actually replaced them or not.

 

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I took a quick look on my lmr order list on their site, i happen to have bought the clutch bushing set and the brake light hardware pin and bushing kit.
Not totally sure on the brake light hardware kit (like $10), i'm known to just go in and buy anything that i think i "might" need because nothing is more irritating than taking something apart and not being able to put it back together immediately.

 

AeroCoupe

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Called LMR and they confirmed the brake pedal bushings are a difference diameter and are no longer in production. If I can dig up a Ford part number I will post it.

 

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AeroCoupe

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American Muscle has these saying brake and clutch bushings:

Mustang Brake and Clutch Pedal Bushings (80-04 Mustang) - Free Shipping

FREE SHIPPING! Improved Stability. Replace your old bushings and drive your Mustang with greater comfort and stability with this Brake and Clutch Pedal Bushings

www.americanmuscle.com

I found them locally at the OReillys and AutoZone so I picked them up for $7. For $7 I felt like it was worth the gamble so when it warms back up I will pull the pedal assembly apart and see if they actually fit.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/dorman-help/engines---transmissions/transmission---transaxle/clutch-parts/clutch-pedal-bushing-kit/69667f8fa3e2/dorman-help-pedal-bushing/mtm0/74016

 

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