Trozzle Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Yeah yeah, searched various sections. I'm sick of starting threads too...so just want concise answers please my pedal bracket snapped, as they do. Now it's easily fixed up by frankenstein-style welding that shit - but I need to remove it. I'm not at all interested in dismantling my dash (at least not too much) so I want to know - has anyone removed it on a GTS-T without taking their dash out? Is it doable? I've heard speculation that the bracket itself is actually spot-welded onto the firewall as well as bolted in, true? If anyone has pics of the standard pedal bracket out of the car, it would be much appreciated so I can see where the mounting points are that's what's up with mine. Easy fix, if I can get it out. cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31 POWER Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Easy as. - Undo the 2 nuts on the master cylinder in the engine bay. - Get a torch and pull the pin on the clutch cylinder rod. - Unplug the clutch pedal switch - Undo bolt pointing straight up hold pedal box. Wiggle it out. Should take about about 30mins first time. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-5998346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R31 POWER Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 How did you go dude? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-5998400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trozzle Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Haven't done sorry caught up with shit lol. Will attempt tomorrow morning cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-5998423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Yeah...really easy...took it out as mentioned above, welded it and put it back in within an hour or so - still going strong over seven years later. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-5999029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trozzle Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 Why have many people said it's a bitch to remove without taking the dash out??? BAH! haha. Will attack it very shortly. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-5999108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboedsloth Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Its not a bitch, just a tight space. As the other guys have said its that easy. Once you've welded it back up, paint it silver then you can say it's a nismo unit. Cos thats all they do Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-5999219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trozzle Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 This is impossible lol....WHERE THE HELL IS THE LAST MOUNT POINT? I can't find the bolt "pointing straight up" Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-5999249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboedsloth Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Should be a bolt at the end of the bracket, closest to where you sit Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-5999263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trozzle Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 I've found the final mounting point of the bracket. There is NO WAY you can undo it. It's up the very top of the bracket. Unless there's something different about my pedal bracket, I call bullshit that anyone has ever done this with the dash in place. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-5999267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboedsloth Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I have, a few times. I use a 3/8 drive swivel socket, 12mm from memory. Got a kid nearby with skinny hands?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-5999271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trozzle Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 I have, a few times. I use a 3/8 drive swivel socket, 12mm from memory. Got a kid nearby with skinny hands?? swivel socket = effectively a U-joint? looking at pics of the "Nismo" replacement, I'll be using a long extension for the socket and going straight up IN FRONT of the pedal itself? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-5999276 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboedsloth Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=86651&group_ID=325&store=&dir=catalog Something like that sucker, 3/8 drive rachet, 120mm extension and socket. Dunno why yours is being so difficult Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-5999286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trozzle Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 ok all good mate, got it done. Mine was so difficult because it took me forever to find that last bolt, and then because of how I discovered it I concluded it wasn't possible to get to. Ended up just using the larger ratchet drive (since I don't have any small drive 12mm sockets) and a really long extension. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-5999297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trozzle Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 And it's back in. I must say, putting it back in was MILLIONS times more difficult than pulling it out. That bolt I was having trouble finding was a PRICK to get back in Either way, she's welded up nicely (read: horribly. We used an arc welder - blew a few holes through the bracket rofl) and back in. Only downside is my battery went flat from having the door open all the time Thanks for the help guys! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-5999922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
shizz Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 WOW I have never pulled out a clutch peddle befor and got it out in about 20 minutes, welded it up and back it took no longer than 1 hour. only 2 nuts, 1 bolt and a pin. super easy !! but I am a bike mechanic so it would be easier than if you have never really done this be for but very good to learn how to fix these small things rather than paying someone probably about $400 to fix it for you Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-7400517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiffo Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Yes not that difficult, but I found breaking other items was the worst part, boot release for example. So whenever I'm working on/under/around the dash, out come the front seats first thing. Then unbolt the boot release as the handle is flimsy plastic and if you accidentally sit on it, she'll break. Toss in a few bags of rags to lie on and I'm ready to go. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-7400539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statistic Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 I have nothing of substance to add save to note that the problem bolt mentioned previously is a large enough pain in the ass that I signed up to this forum for the express purpose of bitching about it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-7808841 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSBoy Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/376086-r33-gts-t-clutch-pedal-bracket/#findComment-7808934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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