Creaking clutch pedal

lordwoody · Aug 3rd, 2011, 22:18

This may seem minor, but it's annoying me and I'd like to sort it.
When I press on my clutch pedal there is a creaking noise that is almost a squeak. I've shot some spray lubricant up the hole into which the clutch pedal disappears and that did seem to improve it for a short time but its back again and no longer responding to lubricant. The pedal is smooth in action but noisy. Is there an easy fix or do I just live with it?

doingitsideways · Aug 4th, 2011, 21:02

Hi,

To be honest, it's probably just the springs in the clutch itself squeaking a little, or maybe one is broken (There are loads!)

Either that or the thrust bearing squeaking as it slides along the input shaft, when I fitted mine, I used a LITTLE bit of grease (Loads and it'll fling off an end up contaminating the clutch plate.)

Unfortunatley, neither of these are a 5 minute job as the gearbox has to come out to inspect them.

Steve

doingitsideways · Aug 4th, 2011, 21:18

Ah, think I might have the wrong end of the stick?!

If you mean that the pedal itself is squeaking (i.e inside the car) then it's probably a dry pivot pin or something similar.

The lower coweling can be removed to gain access to the pedals, so the mechanisms can be lubricated.

Hope this helps,

Steve

lordwoody · Aug 5th, 2011, 12:41

Thanks Steve, yes I meant inside the car.
When you say the lower cowling can be removed, do you mean the plastic cover which the pedals disappear up through?

doingitsideways · Aug 5th, 2011, 21:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by lordwoody

Thanks Steve, yes I meant inside the car.
When you say the lower cowling can be removed, do you mean the plastic cover which the pedals disappear up through?

Yes, but I've never had it off (Ooh... Matron!!) so I couldn't tell you how.

Should be easy enough though.

Steve

60041 · Aug 5th, 2011, 21:43

I had this issue on a V40 and it really drove me mad; foot down (squeak) change gear, foot up (sqeak).
The first attempted cure was a warranty job and the Dealer changed the master cylinder assembly, but this only lasted a thousand miles or so.
I was finally shut up, by liberally spraying the pivot with Wurth Superlube - a ptfe lubricant. It was never really cured though as it came back every few thousand miles and needed another squirt

captain_pugwash_20 · Aug 14th, 2011, 21:21

This might make you worry, but as we're talking about a Volvo, probably not. Years ago I had a Seat Cordoba Vario with a creaky clutch pedal. One day it fell off, yeah, literally, it fell off! The clutch pivot was held in a bracket which was welded to the bulkhead. The weld came away from the bulkhead, that was the creaking sound. I sincerely hope Volvos are built better than that and inwardly, I know they are. I don't know what holds the clutch and maybe it's just in need of a bit of lube in a spot that so far you've missed.

noscralc · Aug 14th, 2011, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain_pugwash_20

This might make you worry, but as we're talking about a Volvo, probably not. Years ago I had a Seat Cordoba Vario with a creaky clutch pedal. One day it fell off, yeah, literally, it fell off! The clutch pivot was held in a bracket which was welded to the bulkhead. The weld came away from the bulkhead, that was the creaking sound. I sincerely hope Volvos are built better than that and inwardly, I know they are. I don't know what holds the clutch and maybe it's just in need of a bit of lube in a spot that so far you've missed.

to add a little to the thread had a similar problem some years ago with a vauxhall victor(showing my age now!) constant squeak when pressing the clutch down,lived with it for a while until one day, bang pedal went floor cable snapped-oh dear was very trying driving 15 miles home with no clutch and a right b@stard to change.moral of the story dont put up with it -sort it before catastrophe.

BigBas · Aug 15th, 2011, 08:36

I have a 940 and it does exactly the same! Havent really looked into it though, Ive forgotten its there now to be honest. But that plastic cowel comes off dead easy, three torx screws and its out. Gain access to the amp, steering rod, wiring etc. Quite handy

MTerry · Aug 15th, 2011, 21:39

Is it cable or hydraulic? My cable clutch used to creak, right up until the cable broke.

Aug 3rd, 2011, 22:18	#1
lordwoody Junior Member Last Online: Jan 13th, 2016 09:17 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Woodbridge	Creaking clutch pedal This may seem minor, but it's annoying me and I'd like to sort it. When I press on my clutch pedal there is a creaking noise that is almost a squeak. I've shot some spray lubricant up the hole into which the clutch pedal disappears and that did seem to improve it for a short time but its back again and no longer responding to lubricant. The pedal is smooth in action but noisy. Is there an easy fix or do I just live with it?

Aug 4th, 2011, 21:02	#2
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Hi, To be honest, it's probably just the springs in the clutch itself squeaking a little, or maybe one is broken (There are loads!) Either that or the thrust bearing squeaking as it slides along the input shaft, when I fitted mine, I used a LITTLE bit of grease (Loads and it'll fling off an end up contaminating the clutch plate.) Unfortunatley, neither of these are a 5 minute job as the gearbox has to come out to inspect them. Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Aug 4th, 2011, 21:18	#3
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Ah, think I might have the wrong end of the stick?! If you mean that the pedal itself is squeaking (i.e inside the car) then it's probably a dry pivot pin or something similar. The lower coweling can be removed to gain access to the pedals, so the mechanisms can be lubricated. Hope this helps, Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Aug 5th, 2011, 21:43	#6
60041 Premier Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2024 20:20 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Northumberland	I had this issue on a V40 and it really drove me mad; foot down (squeak) change gear, foot up (sqeak). The first attempted cure was a warranty job and the Dealer changed the master cylinder assembly, but this only lasted a thousand miles or so. I was finally shut up, by liberally spraying the pivot with Wurth Superlube - a ptfe lubricant. It was never really cured though as it came back every few thousand miles and needed another squirt __________________ 2018 V90CC D4, 2022 XC40 1940 Matchless G3, 1980 Moto Guzzi T3 Coming soon:- 1947Rover 14 P2

Aug 15th, 2011, 08:36	#9
BigBas VOC Member Last Online: May 1st, 2013 15:10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dewsbury	I have a 940 and it does exactly the same! Havent really looked into it though, Ive forgotten its there now to be honest. But that plastic cowel comes off dead easy, three torx screws and its out. Gain access to the amp, steering rod, wiring etc. Quite handy __________________ '92 Volvo 940S 2.0 N/A 167,000 <<< Thats 172,000 now, no longer in use :-( Volvo S80 D5 S

Aug 5th, 2011, 12:41	#4
lordwoody Junior Member Last Online: Jan 13th, 2016 09:17 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Woodbridge	Thanks Steve, yes I meant inside the car. When you say the lower cowling can be removed, do you mean the plastic cover which the pedals disappear up through?

Aug 14th, 2011, 21:21	#7
captain_pugwash_20 Master Member Last Online: Feb 14th, 2013 14:55 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Blyth Northumberland	This might make you worry, but as we're talking about a Volvo, probably not. Years ago I had a Seat Cordoba Vario with a creaky clutch pedal. One day it fell off, yeah, literally, it fell off! The clutch pivot was held in a bracket which was welded to the bulkhead. The weld came away from the bulkhead, that was the creaking sound. I sincerely hope Volvos are built better than that and inwardly, I know they are. I don't know what holds the clutch and maybe it's just in need of a bit of lube in a spot that so far you've missed.

Aug 15th, 2011, 21:39	#10
MTerry Bored Member Last Online: Nov 23rd, 2020 19:46 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA	Is it cable or hydraulic? My cable clutch used to creak, right up until the cable broke. __________________ Elphie - '98 V70 AWD, also Polar White Sophie - '09 XC90 V8, Shadow Blue Gloria - '93 244 in Ruby Red Metallic Sandy Blu - '07 C70, Celestial Blue

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