pedal box snapped

[the passenger]

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hi all this is what has snapped off, is the hole piece removable so i can get a new bit welded on or is it long gone.
i have searched but only find threads on the pedal not the bracket that holds the cable any advise would be help as i will be doing all the work my self

 

[the passenger]

bump

i really need help with this do i have to take the lot out it does bolt on but not sure how many places

 

[AlpineWhite]

Have a look in my build thread, should make it a bit clearer

that's the bit in orange, below

 

[Cupra Kid]

Can be rewelded, its not seperate so you'd have to take the whole assembly apart to get it out, my advice would be to take the whole lot out and weld, strengthen it fully.

 

[CraigW]

Can be rewelded, its not seperate so you'd have to take the whole assembly apart to get it out, my advice would be to take the whole lot out and weld, strengthen it fully.

You could put a bolt through it aswell as re-welding it just for extra support.

Also think about changing the clutch and cable as this is what causes it to break.

 

[the passenger]

cheers i was having gander this morn and looks like the steering column has to come out to remove the bit i need to get welded is this so or can i shimmy it around and do all the other pedals have come off as this would make me a unhappy bunny it looks like a lot of work to take it all out plus the air bag etcwhy o why did i do electrics instead of mechanics

 

[Cupra Kid]

Yes you have to take it all out, column pedal the lot to do the best job, however if you or someone you know is very handy with a welder and not bother about tight spaces you can do it in place. Just remember there is a lot of sound proofing and insulation in that area as well as the main electrics for the car, so small fires from welding aren't advised.

 

[Bentley1989]

my clutch is making a noise when i release it now, i noticed a squeek a while ago and its got worse, just clicked on what it might be... still not sure if its the pedal box or the clutch that has gone or should i say going...

makes a squeeking noise only when you release the clutch really, any ideas what it is guys?

 

[CraigW]

my clutch is making a noise when i release it now, i noticed a squeek a while ago and its got worse, just clicked on what it might be... still not sure if its the pedal box or the clutch that has gone or should i say going...

makes a squeeking noise only when you release the clutch really, any ideas what it is guys?

Your best bet would be to take the drivers side glovebox off and have a look at the pedal box assembly. You WILL notice if it is broken in anyway.

 

[Bentley1989]

you mean like if there is just a little bit left welded together etc

 

[AlpineWhite]

As you move the pedal, you should be able to see or feel part of the metal frame moving.

 

[OllieL]

Can be rewelded, its not seperate so you'd have to take the whole assembly apart to get it out, my advice would be to take the whole lot out and weld, strengthen it fully.

not glue the hell out of it with metal glue??

Ollie

 

[Bentley1989]

yeah just had a look at it 2day and when i pressed in the clutch with my foot a peice of metal fell down

i tried to do it when i was looking at the box but cuddnt push the damn clutch in at that angle! my head was in the way aswell lol

anyone know how much you can get a pedal box for???

 

[Bentley1989]

just rememberd this happened to my dads cavalier last year, he took it to our local garage and they just welded it back together... think this would be okay? or with the ibiza clutches being so heavy just getting another box incase it snapes the welds again?

 

[CraigW]

just rememberd this happened to my dads cavalier last year, he took it to our local garage and they just welded it back together... think this would be okay? or with the ibiza clutches being so heavy just getting another box incase it snapes the welds again?

I have a bit of metal missing from mine but the pedal box is fine. I have an m8/m10/m12 high tensile (strength) bolt going through mine and it was welded back up aswell. Had it like that for nearly 2 years and its still fine.

Maybe worth changing ur clutch and/or cable.

 

[Bentley1989]

dropping the car off not so they can have a look, ill ask how much a new clutch would be aswell, hopefully i can just get my box welded back together and strenghened, thanks for the help guys, ill let you know the score after

 

[Bentley1989]

got my car back today, got my pedal box welded back up, havnt had chance to check out how it looks yet since i kinda ditched college for 10 mins while i picked it up
got a new clutch cable fitted too....came to £65 all together, the guy at the garage said the clutch cable was £40 on its own, is that about right anyone know?

oh yeah and it feels like im driving a new car now, not heavy at all!

 

[Cupra Kid]

got my car back today, got my pedal box welded back up, havnt had chance to check out how it looks yet since i kinda ditched college for 10 mins while i picked it up
got a new clutch cable fitted too....came to £65 all together, the guy at the garage said the clutch cable was £40 on its own, is that about right anyone know?

oh yeah and it feels like im driving a new car now, not heavy at all!

sounds like you got a good deal there!

 

[truCido]

yeah the cable costs about £40....pretty good for £65 altogether...bearing in mind SEAT would charge you £110 / £120 for just the clutch cable and fitting

 

[Bentley1989]

thats sweet then, cheers for the replys guys

hopefully the weld job is good, and there isnt anything melted under there, didnt ask if he took the box out to weld or done it as is...