Clutch pedal popping/clicking.

[Nopainnogain445]

so I drive a 1989 gmc k1500 5.7 5 speed and about a month ago I pulled the trans and put a new clutch in there and after driving it for a couple weeks I noticed I could feel a small clicking/popping feeling when letting the clutch out and could hear itif the truck was off, I went underneath and greased the pivot ball and it seemed to help a little but now sometimes it feels like the clutch pedal is almost getting stuck on the floor and when I’m trying to take off and it will jerk forward a little like maybe the fork is getting in a bind, it’s staring to get annoying I don’t really want to pull the trans again but I can if I have to, thanks in advance.

 

[GoToGuy]

Install new throwout bearing? Install new pilot bearing?

 

[Frank Enstein]

If the transmission's release bearing tube is worn it can cause those symptoms.

The tube needs to be smooth or the release bearing can bind on the tube

 

[Scooterwrench]

Might have to get a helper and have them slowly work the clutch pedal while you get under there and determine where the sound is coming from.

 

[Nopainnogain445]

Install new throwout bearing? Install new pilot bearing?

Yep new throw out bearing but not pilot bearing it looked good and the rollers in there looked fine and it seemed better quality than the ****** bushing that came with the kit

 

[Nopainnogain445]

If the transmission's release bearing tube is worn it can cause those symptoms.

The tube needs to be smooth or the release bearing can bind on the tube

So I just gotta deal with it?

 

[Scooterwrench]

Yep new throw out bearing but not pilot bearing it looked good and the rollers in there looked fine and it seemed better quality than the ****** bushing that came with the kit

The ****** bushing will out live the ****** needle bearings 10:1.

 

[Nopainnogain445]

The ****** bushing will out live the ****** needle bearings 10:1.

I guess I will plan on pulling the trans in the very near future and look at the condition of everything and put that bushing in there.

 

[Scooterwrench]

I doubt it's the cause of your popping but check that clutch shaft pilot. Those stupid needle bearings are notorious for galling and grooving the pilot. When you install the bushing put a wee little dab of heavy grease in behind the bushing. A little goes a long way,too much and it works out of the bushing and slings grease on your clutch disc.

 

[Frank Enstein]

So I just gotta deal with it?

No, it would just need to be replaced.