As components in the clutch actuating system wear, the clutch pedal effort tends to increase. Increased effort applied to the pedal can cause the pedal mounting bracket to deform and possibly crack in the area of the clutch master cylinder.

Any deformation will result in miss alignment of the master cylinder with its push rod and clutch pedal, and contribute to the increase in pedal effort and premature wear of the cylinder seats.

A bolt on service fix has been developed, Part No.545140065, to prevent the pedal bracket deformation.