"Creaking clutch pedal"

Mike Trident · 12th July 2017, 11:23

The clutch pedal on my facelift diesel is sending me nuts with creaking when I press it down and lift it back up.
Does anyone else have this issue or a cure?

EastPete · 12th July 2017, 11:46

Remove the pedal by removing the clips on the master cylinder pushrod link and the end of the pedal shaft - grease the pivot bushes/shaft with LM grease and stick it back together.

Take care with the pedal return spring - it can fly off, and there is a plastic cap on the end of it than can go walkabout. Just make sure it all goes back together properly.

Pete

Mike Trident · 12th July 2017, 12:59

Cheers Pete

roverbarmy · 12th July 2017, 16:16

White spray grease is good for getting in without having to remove all the clips ( They can be a b to get out and back due to their position). The white spray grease is very searching and if you use the supplied straw you can get it right where you want it to go. Sometimes, the plastic master cylinder mounting bracket squeaks too.

frankson · 13th July 2017, 06:48

Spray some WD40 on it

stevenicks · 13th July 2017, 06:53

I quite like the sound of my squeaky clutch pedal, adds to the character and personality of the car

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EastPete · 13th July 2017, 07:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by frankson

Spray some WD40 on it

This might give some temporary improvement, but I find that for a permanent cure, the pedal needs to come off for everything to get greased up properly

Pete

roverbarmy · 13th July 2017, 08:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by EastPete

This might give some temporary improvement, but I find that for a permanent cure, the pedal needs to come off for everything to get greased up properly

Pete

Agreed but unless you are used to "spannering" the access and "fiddling" is a PITA. If you do take off the pedal, take care not to lose bits down the back of the carpets or mix up the circlips (one 7mm and another 8mm) or move the pedal rod too far or it will fall out the other end. The return spring can be a nightmare and as said, don't lose the plastic insert where it fits to the pedal.

EastPete · 13th July 2017, 08:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Agreed but unless you are used to "spannering" the access and "fiddling" is a PITA. If you do take off the pedal, take care not to lose bits down the back of the carpets or mix up the circlips (one 7mm and another 8mm) or move the pedal rod too far or it will fall out the other end. The return spring can be a nightmare and as said, don't lose the plastic insert where it fits to the pedal.

All fair points Mike - when I did mine, I took off the lower trim panel as well as the upper lower fascia trim panel below the steering wheel, to help access. It can also help to jack the car up on stands so you are not working so low down when working on the clutch master cylinder etc. I also tend to wear my headtorch when doing anything near the pedals/MC, so I can see what the hell I am doing ! I do agree this is not the nicest, easiest job in the world (not many jobs on the 75 are, compared to my experience with older classics !).

If the pedal rod moves, it is quite easy to just push it back across from the other end (beyond the brake pedal).
Pete

7T5 · 13th July 2017, 09:20

Mine does this, i thought it was just my knee

12th July 2017, 11:23	#1
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	"Creaking clutch pedal" The clutch pedal on my facelift diesel is sending me nuts with creaking when I press it down and lift it back up. Does anyone else have this issue or a cure? __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

12th July 2017, 11:46	#2
EastPete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Classic saloon, MGB GT, Skoda Yeti Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ramsey, Cambs Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 626 Thanked 635 Times in 430 Posts	Remove the pedal by removing the clips on the master cylinder pushrod link and the end of the pedal shaft - grease the pivot bushes/shaft with LM grease and stick it back together. Take care with the pedal return spring - it can fly off, and there is a plastic cap on the end of it than can go walkabout. Just make sure it all goes back together properly. Pete Last edited by EastPete; 12th July 2017 at 12:44..

12th July 2017, 12:59	#3
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	Cheers Pete __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

12th July 2017, 16:16	#4
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	White spray grease is good for getting in without having to remove all the clips ( They can be a b to get out and back due to their position). The white spray grease is very searching and if you use the supplied straw you can get it right where you want it to go. Sometimes, the plastic master cylinder mounting bracket squeaks too. __________________ Oil in my veins!

13th July 2017, 06:48	#5
frankson Avid contributor Rover 75 saloon auto KV6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: portsmouth Posts: 207 Thanks: 462 Thanked 88 Times in 48 Posts	Creaking Spray some WD40 on it

13th July 2017, 06:53	#6
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	I quite like the sound of my squeaky clutch pedal, adds to the character and personality of the car . __________________ "You're Not Laughing Now Are You?" Steve

13th July 2017, 09:20	#10
7T5 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: East Lothian Posts: 838 Thanks: 930 Thanked 246 Times in 185 Posts	Mine does this, i thought it was just my knee

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