Squeeky Clutch MC

vex · 07-18-2008, 12:09 PM

Quick question: I have a squeeky clutch MC (it's brand new. Less than a month old) and it's dragging on my nerves. I am currently using DOT 3 in it, could I remedy the squeek, which sounds internal, by replacing that fluid with a DOT 4 or DOT 5 fluid instead?

djmtsu · 07-18-2008, 12:10 PM

Are you sure it is the piston in the master cylinder and not the clutch pedal assembly, or the rod contacting the dust boot? I would try to lube those first.

vex · 07-18-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

Are you sure it is the piston in the master cylinder and not the clutch pedal assembly, or the rod contacting the dust boot? I would try to lube those first.

I'm about 98% sure it's in the cylinder. I'll check the other parts of the assembly first and lube 'em up. Is it just White Lith on it, or should it be something else like silicon spray?

classicauto · 07-18-2008, 12:48 PM

The linkage in the cabin perhaps?

Its extremely unlikely for it to sqeuak if its not malfunctioning....and given what it is, its unlikely it'll make any noise at all actually.

Also check where the slave and cltuch fork meet, thats a likely area to get dried out and require some lube.

Phoenix7 · 07-18-2008, 12:49 PM

it might be the linkage in the cabin, i don't know if anyone has mentioned it yet.

djmtsu · 07-18-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by phoenix7

it might be the linkage in the cabin, i don't know if anyone has mentioned it yet.

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

Are you sure it is the piston in the master cylinder and not the clutch pedal assembly, or the rod contacting the dust boot? I would try to lube those first.

Ahem.

And yes, white lithium is fine, but be careful, that shit is hard to clean up.

classicauto · 07-18-2008, 02:09 PM

Soooo

Linkage? I don't think anyone's brought that up

vex · 07-18-2008, 04:23 PM

Alright... So... Let's say it's the linkage, I need to lube the internal portion of the cylinder/rod (the part that goes into the cylinder) and the hinge of it? As for the fork. Nah-uh. I'm not hearing the squeek from the fork, it's definatly inside the cabin.

djmtsu · 07-18-2008, 04:47 PM

Clutch pedal assembly=linkage.

djmtsu · 07-18-2008, 04:48 PM

You might as well lube it all. Considering it probably has not been done since the car was made.

vex · 07-18-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

You might as well lube it all. Considering it probably has not been done since the car was made.

Actually just did that. My friends house didn't have any lithium grease so I just ended up using some silicon spray and it doesjn't seem to be making the noise anymore. Thanks

djmtsu · 07-18-2008, 08:02 PM

Glad to be of assistance.

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djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Are you sure it is the piston in the master cylinder and not the clutch pedal assembly, or the rod contacting the dust boot? I would try to lube those first. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

07-18-2008, 04:23 PM	#8
vex RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Influx. Posts: 2,113 Rep Power: 20	Alright... So... Let's say it's the linkage, I need to lube the internal portion of the cylinder/rod (the part that goes into the cylinder) and the hinge of it? As for the fork. Nah-uh. I'm not hearing the squeek from the fork, it's definatly inside the cabin. __________________ The Official FC Radiator Thread My Project Thread: Cerberus CCVT Virginia Rotary Group

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djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Clutch pedal assembly=linkage. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

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djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	You might as well lube it all. Considering it probably has not been done since the car was made. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

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classicauto crash auto?fix auto Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 816 Rep Power: 18	The linkage in the cabin perhaps? Its extremely unlikely for it to sqeuak if its not malfunctioning....and given what it is, its unlikely it'll make any noise at all actually. Also check where the slave and cltuch fork meet, thats a likely area to get dried out and require some lube.

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classicauto crash auto?fix auto Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 816 Rep Power: 18	Soooo Linkage? I don't think anyone's brought that up

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djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Glad to be of assistance. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5