Squeeky clutch peda...
 

  You don't need to be an 'investor' to invest in Singletrack: 6 days left: 95% of target - Find out more

Squeeky clutch pedal help needed.

4 Posts
4 Users
0 Reactions
88 Views
Posts: 499
Free Member
Topic starter
 

Car is Vauxhall Zafora diesel. 52 plate. 135000 miles.

The clutch pedal squeaks and is driving me round the bend. It's hard to see the clutch pedal pivots, but I've contorted myself to the point where I can spray WD-40 liberally
on the pivots, but no luck. It doesn't
make a loud squeak when the engine is off, but really squeaks when I'm driving.

Any tips?


 
Posted : 28/03/2023 9:28 pm
Posts: 479
Full Member
 

over centre spring, probably. its on the pedal box. dont try and take the spring off or it will never go on again!


 
Posted : 28/03/2023 9:34 pm
Posts: 33325
Full Member
 

dont try and take the spring off or it will never go on again!

Zaffies have one of the heaviest return springs on the clutch of pretty much anything I’ve ever driven. Getting stuck in slow traffic was literally a pain, my left knee hasn’t the strength to hold the clutch pedal down, so I used to have to push my knee down with my hand to hold the pedal down. If tasked with picking up a Zaffie, I’d first check what ‘box it had, then how far I’d have to drive it! Great if it was mostly motorway/dual carriageway, not so much otherwise.


 
Posted : 28/03/2023 10:49 pm
Posts: 499
Free Member
Topic starter
 

Thanks @porter_jamie, will Google to find it.

What squeak-killing product would you suggest? More WD-40? Spray grease? Silicone spray?


 
Posted : 28/03/2023 10:58 pm
Posts: 3529
Free Member
 

Try something a bit heavier than wd40, unless you mean wd40 spray grease.
I greased everything in the clutch and gear linkage of our Astra G. Made it nicer to drive.


 
Posted : 28/03/2023 11:00 pm

6 DAYS LEFT
We are currently at 95% of our target!