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 Clutch pedal spring



The S54 M-Z3 uses the dual center over clutch pedal spring.



The S52 M-Z3 uses a single center over one shown with the from 3/97 mounting parts.



This pic shows the same spring with the up to 3/97 mounting parts.



The non M's use an extension return spring. My ti uses the same spring.



The pedal has never squeaked and the pedal doesn't take a set to the left like the ones that use the center over spring (especially with stock bushings). It stays centered on the clutch stop.
I finally got around to installing one in my coupe a few days ago. Pedal force appears slightly more. Driving with it is fine. Easily changed with a different spring if you wanted to change it either way.
If you want to try this, extension spring part number is 35 21 1 158 489. You also need two grommets 35 31 1 113 725 where the spring mounts on the pedal and pedal mount assembly.
The E46, Z4, X3 and the new one series use an extension return spring too, but it is smaller.
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Err, Ron, in that last pic...

" '00 z2-2.8 "

I didn't know BMW made a Z2! :P

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My 1.9 had the extension return spring. I was wondering what the part number was for those grommets. It was a bitch transferring the one from the old pedal to Ron's clutch pedal.

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My 1.9 had the extension return spring. I was wondering what the part number was for those grommets. It was a bitch transferring the one from the old pedal to Ron's clutch pedal.
Good idea. I will install one in the pedals I sell. Ordered six yesterday for another reason, but will order some more.
Thanks,
Ron

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Good idea. I will install one in the pedals I sell. Ordered six yesterday for another reason, but will order some more.
Thanks,
Ron
I installed your clutch pedal a couple of years ago. Does this mean that I can update it to the new spring configuration you are describing?

I've had a constant creak in my pedal that I cannot eliminate which I blame on the return spring mechanism. My spring mechanism is different from the stock ones you describe, unless I am missing something. My M coupe has a spring mechanism that has an upper and lower part that are mated together inside the spring. They slide back and forth on each other as the spring expands and contracts. This constant friction leads to a lot of noise regardless of how much grease I force into it. I've had two M cars with this type of spring and they all made noises. My '00 Z3 coupe had the S52 mechanism you described above, and never made noise.

Clearly I'm trying to eliminate a constant creaking noise that does not emanate from any of the pivot points or connection points. I can say this with the confidence of lubricating them incessantly. I want to replace this spring configuration if it will work on the Stygar pedals.

Dwayne

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Just for clarity, when you installed the external return spring, you deleted the dual center over clutch spring assembly?


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