Squeeky clutch pedal

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Squeeky clutch pedal

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Noticed yesterday that when I press the clutch down it squeaks quite loudly. No other problems with the car and doesn't happen on the way back up. Should I be concerned?
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Hi, is this a pedal box or clutch sound?
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Re: Squeeky clutch pedal

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Sounds like a spring, clutch is fairly new about a year old
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The pedal might just need lubricating - best done from above through the instrument panel, but you can try from underneath.
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I'd be tempted to leave it well alone. Best see Marshalls law for the reason. Also if that's the only problem you have I'm somewhat jealous. :wink:
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mine did that so i squirted spray grease on the pivot and spring. That was 12months ago and still quiet.
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Yep my vote goes for lube on the pedal box pivots. The clutch has a lever arrangement to move the thrust across to the right.
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My vote goes for choosing an SA :D :D
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Gracie wrote:My vote goes for choosing an SA :D :D
I've installed a dog's squeaky toy just to feel I belong :P :P
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It was probably my knee !!
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Just wondering if you ever had a really still pedal.. Jammed slave etc? The connecting lever mentioned above can and does bend and I think this can strain the pivot pissibly causing your squeak. If you can see it, is the lever in line with the pushrod?
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