Normal clutch squeal?
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Normal clutch squeal?
I just replaced my clutch fluid using the "ranger" method which involves pumping the clutch pedal 30 times after draining/filling the clutch reservoir.
I noticed that after about 15 clutch pumps it started making a slight "squeal" noise when depressing the clutch pedal. I came back the next day and tried again ... first 15 pumps sounded normal but after pumping the pedal 15+ times it makes a slight squeal noise. Sounds like it's from under the hood somewhere.
Is this normal or anything to worry about? Clutch works great and car drives great.
I noticed that after about 15 clutch pumps it started making a slight "squeal" noise when depressing the clutch pedal. I came back the next day and tried again ... first 15 pumps sounded normal but after pumping the pedal 15+ times it makes a slight squeal noise. Sounds like it's from under the hood somewhere.
Is this normal or anything to worry about? Clutch works great and car drives great.
Last edited by FlyboyZR1; Oct 1, 2017 at 11:37 AM.
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Compared to in the engine bay I'd look under the dash at the clutch pedal assembly. There is a small spring that frequently breaks and needs replacing. My guess would be either this spring needs a little lube, or is getting ready to break.
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I just replaced my clutch fluid using the "ranger" method which involves pumping the clutch pedal 30 times after draining/filling the clutch reservoir.
I noticed that after about 15 clutch pumps it started making a slight "squeal" noise when depressing the clutch pedal. I came back the next day and tried again ... first 15 pumps sounded normal but after pumping the pedal 15+ times it makes a slight squeal noise. Sounds like it's from under the hood somewhere.
Is this normal or anything to worry about? Clutch works great and car drives great.
I noticed that after about 15 clutch pumps it started making a slight "squeal" noise when depressing the clutch pedal. I came back the next day and tried again ... first 15 pumps sounded normal but after pumping the pedal 15+ times it makes a slight squeal noise. Sounds like it's from under the hood somewhere.
Is this normal or anything to worry about? Clutch works great and car drives great.
