Clutch pedal gets a bit hard/stiff

[Bastos00]

Hey guys once again, hope you guys are doing good... So I'm here once again and now because of my clutch. So the problem is that when I leave the car for a while like hour or 2 get in to it put it working and press the clutch pedal it's a bit stiff / hard, if I press the second time it doesn't do, so it only the when I press for the first time. I wanted your guys opinion about it, what do you guys think?

 

[EmilysDad]

what's a clutch?

 

[Bastos00]

What do you mean? A clutch is a mechanical device that allows the output shaft to be disconnected from the rotating input shaft.

what's a clutch?

what's a clutch?

 

[sonic]

A clutch is a temporary disconnection between engine & gearbox.
As taught on my army HGV Instructors Course 52 years ago.

 

[EmilysDad]

What do you mean? A clutch is a mechanical device that allows the output shaft to be disconnected from the rotating input shaft.

but why have you got a Merc that has a clutch? Mercs should just have 2 pedals.

It was said tongue in cheek ..... I even added a winking smilie

 

[brandwooddixon]

Unusual car if its a manual.
I'd look at linkages first - don't know if these cars have a hydraulic connection to the clutch actuator.
Beyond that I'd ask on mileage since the last clutch plate change as you'll need to split the engine and gearbox to access the clutch plate itself.
Check out the thrust bearing and arm. If going this route and reasonable mileage since the last clutch plate change you could look at changing it as a preventative measure.