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(I have already searched and am well aware of the bracket situation)
Got a squeaky clutch ever since I switched to ATE Super Blue (years ago). It used to come and go but now the squeak is very loud and occurs pretty much 100% of the time. It is a continuous squeak from the moment you press the clutch pedal down to 3/4 way to the floor. The noise is more prominent outside of the car, not inside the cabin. Releasing the clutch pedal does not cause a squeak. Also, the clutch does not really feel as smooth as it used to. There has been no loss in functionality.
-NO, my clutch bracket is NOT broken/cracked. I've checked the welds and nothing shows sign of wear or tear.
-NO it is NOT either of the switches located on the assembly
-NO it is NOT the springs that attach to the pedal. The noise is prominent OUTSIDE of the car, not inside.
Is it advisable to lubricate the plunger from inside the cabin (the part the rod pushes from inside the car)? What else can I lubricate in the clutch system and with what type of lubricant should I use?
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FS
Got a squeaky clutch ever since I switched to ATE Super Blue (years ago). It used to come and go but now the squeak is very loud and occurs pretty much 100% of the time. It is a continuous squeak from the moment you press the clutch pedal down to 3/4 way to the floor. The noise is more prominent outside of the car, not inside the cabin. Releasing the clutch pedal does not cause a squeak. Also, the clutch does not really feel as smooth as it used to. There has been no loss in functionality.
-NO, my clutch bracket is NOT broken/cracked. I've checked the welds and nothing shows sign of wear or tear.
-NO it is NOT either of the switches located on the assembly
-NO it is NOT the springs that attach to the pedal. The noise is prominent OUTSIDE of the car, not inside.
Is it advisable to lubricate the plunger from inside the cabin (the part the rod pushes from inside the car)? What else can I lubricate in the clutch system and with what type of lubricant should I use?
Thanks,
FS
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I am sure the noise is coming from outside the cabin. It will squeak when engine is on or off. How difficult is it to grease the slave? I am away from home and do not have access to my jacks (I only have the emergency jack in the trunk).
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I would go with a silicone spray lubricant it should do better than the wd-40 as it is made to lubricate not displace water like wd-40 is(which has about 15-20% oil in it). Maybe even a heavier grease that you can smear onto the spring would be a better and more long term option.
I had good luck with removing the squeak for a few days but it returned after that time with just the spray.
I had good luck with removing the squeak for a few days but it returned after that time with just the spray.
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OP states its NOT either switches in his first post.
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I wouldn't lube that, outside of maybe a couple drops of light machine oil. Lube all the pivot points where things move. I thought you said the sound was outside the cabin? If not, I found the little plastic bushings where the ends of the springs stick through the sheet metal of the clutch bracket on its sides, generate quite a racket.
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Here's what Harley Davidson has to say about WD-40: http://www.harley-performance.com/chain-lube.html
Anything *not* WD-40, Liquid Wrench, or the like is likely good enough.
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I had this problem and I used this. \/
http://ultralube.com/Products/Oils/C...FYZrKgodm0sD6w
The squeak has not come back in over a year.
It's what I use on my chainsaw and Suzuki gs500 btw.
http://ultralube.com/Products/Oils/C...FYZrKgodm0sD6w
The squeak has not come back in over a year.
It's what I use on my chainsaw and Suzuki gs500 btw.
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I wouldn't lube that, outside of maybe a couple drops of light machine oil. Lube all the pivot points where things move. I thought you said the sound was outside the cabin? If not, I found the little plastic bushings where the ends of the springs stick through the sheet metal of the clutch bracket on its sides, generate quite a racket.
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Run her up on ramps, lay on your back and you can slide your hand between the tunnel and box/ trans, it is tight , a little lube on your finger and your in like Flynn .
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I'm afraid the noise may actually be coming from the clutch plate itself... Would this be possible?
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