Clutch pedal issue

Vanadeo · Jun 3rd, 2021, 16:45

Hi all

This has been squeaking for a while, but today it got real bad. What is it, I imagine it to be a slave cylinder on its way out because the sound is from outside or at least it seems.. Sounds like it's behind the firewall. Is this a big job?.. If thats what it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iojLNX11pGs

360beast · Jun 3rd, 2021, 16:58

Take the trim down from above the pedals and press it with your head under there. It might be the pivot pin on the pedal needs regreasing.

Vanadeo · Jun 3rd, 2021, 18:32

Thanks I'll give it a go Saturday morning.. hopefully that'll cure it.

Vanadeo · Jun 4th, 2021, 17:50

Update, there was no squeaking at all this morning or after work.. When I got back home it was back again but less intense :O...

Not had chance to get the trim off yet, but It does sound like its coming from outside, even with my head in the footwell.. Got some spray grease ready for tomorrow anyway, hit the pivot joint with it and see if that helps.

Ian21401 · Jun 4th, 2021, 20:16

Could that noise be from the master cylinder?
Is the master cylinder still securely attached to the bulkhead?

Vanadeo · Jun 4th, 2021, 22:26

I'll have a look tomorrow.. is the master cylinder easy enough to get to? I can't see anything under the hood s I'm assuming it's all underneath?..

Ian21401 · Jun 4th, 2021, 22:43

If it’s a 700/900 series you have then the brake and clutch master cylinders are next to each other in the engine compartment secured to the bulkhead on the driver’s side and should be easily visible. The one with the brake fluid reservoir on the top is the brake and the other is the clutch. The clutch slave cylinder is the one underneath the car next to the clutch bell housing on the passenger side.

Vanadeo · Jun 5th, 2021, 10:28

Ey up .. Took some time to gather my thoughts, I once changed master and slave cylinder on a Hyundai and realized I got the two mixed up the other day.. Mines a 940. Right I will check over them soon and re-grease the pivot.

Thanks for that!.

Vanadeo · Jun 17th, 2021, 07:07

EY up.. finally got time to inspect where the noise is coming from. It seems to be coming from the release fork area behind the rubber boot.. sounds like the diaphragm spring or in that area.. sprayed a bit of grease in there but I don't think I got the spot as it still creaks.. I was careful as not to contaminate the clutch.

360beast · Jun 17th, 2021, 08:08

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Originally Posted by Vanadeo

EY up.. finally got time to inspect where the noise is coming from. It seems to be coming from the release fork area behind the rubber boot.. sounds like the diaphragm spring or in that area.. sprayed a bit of grease in there but I don't think I got the spot as it still creaks.. I was careful as not to contaminate the clutch.

Since this thread has come up mine has started doing it too! If I have the passenger side window down the noise is louder so I suspect it is from inside the bellhousing, annoying as I've just fitted a new clutch, release bearing, pivot ball, pivot ball cup and a low mileage clutch fork. I suspect the clutch fork will be the culprit or the plastic cup rubbing on the back of the fork, I thought I had put some silicone grease on the contact surface but maybe I missed that bit when I put it all together.

Jun 3rd, 2021, 16:45	#1
Vanadeo New Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2021 06:56 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Sheffield	Clutch pedal issue Hi all This has been squeaking for a while, but today it got real bad. What is it, I imagine it to be a slave cylinder on its way out because the sound is from outside or at least it seems.. Sounds like it's behind the firewall. Is this a big job?.. If thats what it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iojLNX11pGs

Jun 4th, 2021, 20:16	#5
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	Could that noise be from the master cylinder? Is the master cylinder still securely attached to the bulkhead? __________________ Ian. Since 2005: 1992 Volvo 940 estate 2.0L. Manual. Daily driver and workhorse.

Jun 4th, 2021, 22:43	#7
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	If it’s a 700/900 series you have then the brake and clutch master cylinders are next to each other in the engine compartment secured to the bulkhead on the driver’s side and should be easily visible. The one with the brake fluid reservoir on the top is the brake and the other is the clutch. The clutch slave cylinder is the one underneath the car next to the clutch bell housing on the passenger side. __________________ Ian. Since 2005: 1992 Volvo 940 estate 2.0L. Manual. Daily driver and workhorse.

Jun 3rd, 2021, 16:58	#2
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Today 09:02 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Take the trim down from above the pedals and press it with your head under there. It might be the pivot pin on the pedal needs regreasing.

Jun 3rd, 2021, 18:32	#3
Vanadeo New Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2021 06:56 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Sheffield	Thanks I'll give it a go Saturday morning.. hopefully that'll cure it.

Jun 4th, 2021, 17:50	#4
Vanadeo New Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2021 06:56 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Sheffield	Update, there was no squeaking at all this morning or after work.. When I got back home it was back again but less intense :O... Not had chance to get the trim off yet, but It does sound like its coming from outside, even with my head in the footwell.. Got some spray grease ready for tomorrow anyway, hit the pivot joint with it and see if that helps.

Jun 4th, 2021, 22:26	#6
Vanadeo New Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2021 06:56 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Sheffield	I'll have a look tomorrow.. is the master cylinder easy enough to get to? I can't see anything under the hood s I'm assuming it's all underneath?..

Jun 5th, 2021, 10:28	#8
Vanadeo New Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2021 06:56 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Sheffield	Ey up .. Took some time to gather my thoughts, I once changed master and slave cylinder on a Hyundai and realized I got the two mixed up the other day.. Mines a 940. Right I will check over them soon and re-grease the pivot. Thanks for that!.

Jun 17th, 2021, 07:07	#9
Vanadeo New Member Last Online: Nov 8th, 2021 06:56 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Sheffield	EY up.. finally got time to inspect where the noise is coming from. It seems to be coming from the release fork area behind the rubber boot.. sounds like the diaphragm spring or in that area.. sprayed a bit of grease in there but I don't think I got the spot as it still creaks.. I was careful as not to contaminate the clutch.

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