Squeaky clutch pedal

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Originally Posted by 4bee

Have you tried Castrol Chain Lube? It seems to be graphite in suspension & the solvent medium dries out leaving just the graphite.

Actually on the D1 the spring broke & I was advised on here, I think, just to leave it as it does not appear to be essential as the clutch pressure takes up all the slack anyway.

So, I did. Been fine.

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4bee I'd be worried about leaving it be as the pedal's weight alone may be enough pressure to run the throw out brg against the fingers of the pressure plate, bad news for both in the long term.

When my 110 did the same I just sprayed CRC Longlife lubricant on each point of attachment for the spring and problem solved.
Steve.

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Originally Posted by JDNSW

It may not be the spring if it does not stop with a drop of oil. In my experience the squeak is usually either the pedal shaft itself or the trunnion that pushes the piston. Some pedal pivots have grease nipples, and ones that don't would be immediately suspect, but it is fairly easy to get oil on either of these points, and even if it doesn't stop it, if that is the offending pivot, it should change the sound.

John

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Good to see you made it home safely John,....no hassles on the way I hope.

Thanks Dan, but the pedal is still hard up with no discernible free play at rest. :)

Despite spraying, dribbling and soaking with everything from aerosol grease to balsamic vinegar (well almost), mine squeaked until the clutch master cylinder died. After the keyhole surgery was completed to get the pedal box on the bench (and the knuckle wounds were dressed) I discovered that it had been assembled dry at the factory. A proper lube job and it has been silent ever since. It must have been a Friday afternoon in Birmingham.

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Originally Posted by RobHay

Good to see you made it home safely John,....no hassles on the way I hope.

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No problems - went through Kilcoy to avoid the traffic, about 120km further than going via the Gateway and Cunningham's, just over 1000km and just over twelve hours driving. Very tired but no other issues.

John

:D:D:D:D:D I have the same anoying friggin thing..I have done everything possible to solve it..in the end I just upped the stereo volume:D:D

What about making it your steering column squeaking? Now, I can fix that one with a 100% cure.:D Sure you don't want to change it?


Land Rovers! Don't you just love 'em?:eek:

I'll bet that the squeak is in the clutch pedal pivot.

Either spray it with some silicone lube or take it out (clevis and nylon bushes) and grease it.

Betcha it works.

Pete

I fix this problem usually by removing the plate on top of the clutch pedal box in the engine compartment and CRC'ing the pivot etc from the top. Gravity helps a lot in this case.

JC