The pedal needs to be greased with good ole WD-40 where the pedal goes into the firewall.
if its hydraulic there could be air in your line. bleed your clutch and refill.
Letting go of the pedal or pushing the gas pedal.
burned rotorbug
If the pedal is stuck down, no vacuum to the release diaphragm on the pedal
Pushing on the brake pedal
out of brake fluid?
brake switch located on the top of the brake pedal
Check the switch adjustment on the brake pedal arm.
if you press the pedal to much that is what can cause the engine to flood
try turning on the fan switch in the car
Typically, that comes from having air in the lines.
Most likely, a broken pressure plate.