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JasonL
6th December 2015, 12:35 PM
Hi.

Is it necessary to have pedal return springs?

I've picked up a torsion spring for a Peugeot and modified it to fit the accelerator pedal, but there's a lot less space for the brake and clutch pedals, so I was wondering if the push back from the master cylinder is enough?

Davidbolam
6th December 2015, 03:24 PM
Hi.

Is it necessary to have pedal return springs?

I've picked up a torsion spring for a Peugeot and modified it to fit the accelerator pedal, but there's a lot less space for the brake and clutch pedals, so I was wondering if the push back from the master cylinder is enough?

my car hasn't got a spring for brake or clutch. the spring on the throttle is enough to lift the accelerator pedal back up as well.

David

JasonL
6th December 2015, 03:45 PM
Great, thanks David. I was a bit concerned about the throttle as I've heard the throttle can stick, but the posts I read seemed to relate to bike engine builds. I prefer to have to use extra pressure on the accelerator in any case.

I won't bother with the others though, as modifying the torsion spring was a real pain.

Badger
6th December 2015, 08:53 PM
I think the best thing to do is to put together the system and try it out; in my case I decided I do need a return spring, but my system is different from most.
I'm going to try one of these next weekend:
Tension Spring (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121025546377?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

JasonL
7th December 2015, 08:15 AM
Thanks Badger. It's a bit early for me to test it out, but I will do.

norton
7th August 2018, 07:03 PM
Hi.

Is it necessary to have pedal return springs?

I've picked up a torsion spring for a Peugeot and modified it to fit the accelerator pedal, but there's a lot less space for the brake and clutch pedals, so I was wondering if the push back from the master cylinder is enough?

Hi Jason, could you tell what car your throttle pedal spring came from please?

JasonL
8th August 2018, 03:13 PM
According to my confirmation email, it says:
GENUINE PEUGEOT BOXER CITROEN RELAY BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING 452224
Item Number 321785865628

But the eBay hyperlink is too old, so the post has been deleted.

Hope that helps!

norton
8th August 2018, 03:16 PM
Ah that narrows down the search, thank you!