Squeaky noise clutch pedal (w/ Video)

1. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #1 20th July 2013, 16:10

   Hello there,i get a squeaky noise when the clutch pedal is pressed and it only occurs in this occasion,could it be a worn gear linkage,clutch cable that needs lubrification? what would you recommend me to check?
   
   Other than this the clutch works just fine.
   
   I also may add that when the engine is hot or when i turn it on in the morning it doesn't make any noises or if it does you can hardly hear it.
   
   You can hear the noise in this video:
   
   
   Many thanks.
2. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #2 20th July 2013, 16:25

   Mine squeaks when I put my foot on the clutch, I need a new cable to sort it out. Sounds like yours is the same.
3. Martnos Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Stoke on Trent Posts: 100 Saxo VTR

   #3 20th July 2013, 20:19

   As above new clutch is needed
4. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #4 20th July 2013, 20:52

   He meant the clutch cable needs replacing though?
5. ns9900 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 123 happy land, worcestershire/surrey Posts: 798 saxo vtr 2002

   #5 22nd July 2013, 21:56

   same issue here, adjusting the cable did nothing but move the biting point. squel or chatter is still there dont want to get new clutch if there is an easier solution
6. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #6 22nd July 2013, 22:44

   Change the cable
7. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #7 23rd July 2013, 17:55

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Mickswan Change the cable

   Even though i really hope it's just the cable i don't want to waste money on a new one just to discover the old one is fine,i suppose the only way to check if it is in good condition is to remove it right?
   
   

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ns9900 same issue here, adjusting the cable did nothing but move the biting point. squel or chatter is still there dont want to get new clutch if there is an easier solution

   Unfortunately that doesn't work for the noise,i will let you know if i manage to solve this out.
8. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #8 23rd July 2013, 18:09

   Cable can squeak, another source for squeaking and very commonly it's the nylon bushes that the release bearing fork sits in.
   
   There's nothing you can do about that, except spray it with WD 40 and hope it's not the bottom bush making the squeak
9. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

   #9 23rd July 2013, 18:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by MartinObviously Cable can squeak, another source for squeaking and very commonly it's the nylon bushes that the release bearing fork sits in. There's nothing you can do about that, except spray it with WD 40 and hope it's not the bottom bush making the squeak

   I already sprayed some WD40 on the fork bearing that enters in the gearbox from the top but did not change anything.
10. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

    #10 23rd July 2013, 20:10

    I think, you'll have to change the cable or just live with it then
    
    My old 405 was the same, my GTI cable squeaks as well.
11. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

    #11 23rd July 2013, 20:17

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MartinObviously I think, you'll have to change the cable or just live with it then My old 405 was the same, my GTI cable squeaks as well.

    Well,it will snap sooner or later right? i would like to avoid that.
12. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

    #12 23rd July 2013, 21:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by VeiRoN Well,it will snap sooner or later right? i would like to avoid that.

    Nah, squeaking is it just rubbing the sleeve.
    
    clutch cables snap right at the pedal 9 times outta 10.
13. Manu Saxperience Addict Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 11714 A6 Le Mans tuned/A3 TFSI tuned

    #13 24th July 2013, 06:50

    Is it squeaking when the engine is off and you press/depress?
    
    

    Quote:

    I also may add that when the engine is hot or when i turn it on in the morning it doesn't make any noises or if it does you can hardly hear it.

    Wild guess but could be the fitting kit between the cat converter and midpipe. I had it a couple of times before on different cars, I would get a squeak each time I pressed/depressed the clutch. The engine moves about under load and would stress the fitting kit, hence a squeak. Solved that with WD40 and adjusting the nuts on the springs.
14. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

    #14 24th July 2013, 07:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Manu Is it squeaking when the engine is off and you press/depress? Wild guess but could be the fitting kit between the cat converter and midpipe. I had it a couple of times before on different cars, I would get a squeak each time I pressed/depressed the clutch. The engine moves about under load and would stress the fitting kit, hence a squeak. Solved that with WD40 and adjusting the nuts on the springs.

    I don't know if it squeaks when engine is off,i'm quite sure it doesn't but i'll have to try again to confirm that.
    
    My cat squeaks too sometimes but i didn't think it could cause that clutch pedal noise,i'll have a look and spray some WD40 on the spring bolts,thanks for the help.
15. ns9900 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 123 happy land, worcestershire/surrey Posts: 798 saxo vtr 2002

    #15 24th July 2013, 18:10

    Being th noob in this thread, where is the fork bearing ? Is it. Easily visible and accessible as I too have lubed the pedal with no luck ...
16. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

    #16 24th July 2013, 21:26

    No, gearbox off to get the fork. the release bearing sits in the fork.
17. user_61020 Established Member Joined: Aug 2012 Posts: 2009 Saxò VTS 16v

    #17 30th July 2013, 09:41

    Update: The noise has disappeared.
    
    I just sprayed some WD40 on the clutch cable under the airbox and pedal and on the fork that enters in the gearbox from the top,i'm surprised it was such an easy fix so i will keep an eye on it for the next weeks.
18. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

    #18 30th July 2013, 09:48

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by VeiRoN Update: The noise has disappeared. I just sprayed some WD40 on the clutch cable under the airbox and pedal and on the fork that enters in the gearbox from the top,i'm surprised it was such an easy fix so i will keep an eye on it for the next weeks.

    I'll do this on mine, if it stops the squeak then I'll be happy.
19. Martnos Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Stoke on Trent Posts: 100 Saxo VTR

    #19 30th July 2013, 10:44

    Just noticed this tread and will sort my squeaky pedal