clutch pedel 95 gen 1

[Big Mac Daddy]

has anyone had issues with the clutch pedal bushing and retaining clip. my retaining clip broke. bushings are still available through Dodge but no luck with the clip. I am worried a new one would break again. I was thinking about drilling a hole through the shaft and put a hitch pin through with a washer. has any one had this problem and how did you fix it.

[dave6666]

has anyone had issues with the clutch pedal bushing and retaining clip...has any one had this problem and how did you fix it.

One of the most common problems known to this car besides chicks dig it. Google it. Either.

[GA-Viper]

Big Mac Daddy, The clips are still availble. I found these part numbers on some old posts with this problem.

Master Cylinder Push Rod Pin Clip
Product ID: 4581512AA

Hydraulic Clutch Actuator Bushing
Product ID: 4446361

Dealer link: https://www.moparsuperstore.com


I have the bushing and e-clip on the brake connection. But the "birdcage" on the clutch. Thinking it would be a good idea to have some spare birdcages. Anyone have the Mopar part number ?
Thanks.

[elw98]

My 98 viper (11/98) came with hair clips on both pedals....no birdcage. Was there a engineering change at some point?

[98RedGTS]

One of the most common problems known to this car besides chicks dig it. Google it. Either.

My Viper is a dude magnet but then again I'm a pretty ugly MFer so it could be my fault and not the cars.

[Old School]

My 98 viper (11/98) came with hair clips on both pedals....no birdcage. Was there a engineering change at some point?

Chrysler seems to have swapped back and forth throughout the years. If you have the birdcage, replace as soon as possible. Mine (2003) failed in the middle of rush hour traffic...

[Old School]

My Viper is a dude magnet

I thought I was the only one who said this

[GA-Viper]

Chrysler seems to have swapped back and forth throughout the years. If you have the birdcage, replace as soon as possible. Mine (2003) failed in the middle of rush hour traffic...

It sounds like the bushing actually is prone to crack and is important to proactively replace before it fails. I read old threads on this forum and others that the e-clip is a PIA to R&R. And not sure I can contort my old body and with Sr. eyes install the e-clip. The "birdcage" appears to be an easy push on install. But I agree the metal clip would still be preferred.

That said I think I will order 2 each of e-clips ,"birdcages" and bushings. Found the "birdcage part # as Hydraulic Clutch Actuator Bushing - Mopar (4643448)

[Old School]

It sounds like the bushing actually is prone to crack and is important to proactively replace before it fails. I read old threads on this forum and others that the e-clip is a PIA to R&R. And not sure I can contort my old body and with Sr. eyes install the e-clip. The "birdcage" appears to be an easy push on install. But I agree the metal clip would still be preferred.

That said I think I will order 2 each of e-clips ,"birdcages" and bushings. Found the "birdcage part # as Hydraulic Clutch Actuator Bushing - Mopar (4643448)

The metal clip is not any more difficalt to install than the birdcage. The hardest part, by far, getting under the dash, not the actual install. I put a little grease on the bushing when I installed it.

Since they fail so often (they are used in Jeeps) Dorman markets their own:

https://www.autozone.com/collision-b...54239_965970_0

I installed one of these and used it for about 200 miles while waiting on my metal clip and bushing to come in. It already looked to be failing when removed. I think they were designed and tested for 4 and 6 cylinder Jeep clutches.

I've got about 25k miles on the metal one.

[GA-Viper]

The metal clip is not any more difficalt to install than the birdcage. The hardest part, by far, getting under the dash, not the actual install. I put a little grease on the bushing when I installed it.

Since they fail so often (they are used in Jeeps) Dorman markets their own:

https://www.autozone.com/collision-b...54239_965970_0

I installed one of these and used it for about 200 miles while waiting on my metal clip and bushing to come in. It already looked to be failing when removed. I think they were designed and tested for 4 and 6 cylinder Jeep clutches.

I've got about 25k miles on the metal one.

Okay, I think I better understand that the birdcage is actually the bushing and retainer in one piece. Does the separate bushing and metal e clip require a flat washer ?

[Old School]

Does the separate bushing and metal e clip require a flat washer ?

Nope, no washer.

[Old School]

The hardest part, by far, getting under the dash, not the actual install..

Actually this is not correct, the hardest part is getting back out.

[Big Mac Daddy]

thanks for the info

[Big Mac Daddy]

that's what I ended up doing is drilling a hole through the shaft and installed new birdcages and hitch pins. atleast if the birdcage wears out the pedal will stay on the shaft