weird clutch squeak

dragonzsoul · 04-02-2008, 06:24 PM

hi everyone, my first post here. my clutch's been acting up lately. when i clutch in, i'll hear a squeak. i know it's not the clutch pedal itself, because the squeak comes from outside the car. i'm pretty sure it's my CMC (clutch master cylinder). what can i do to fix this? will i have to get a new one? is this covered under warranty (i have the extended warranty), or is this considered wear and tear? can the CMC "break" and make my car undriveable?

sorry for all the questions, but any input is appreciated, thanks!!

CanyonDriver · 04-02-2008, 06:26 PM

take it to the dealership if it seems abnormal. my clutch pedal would squeak every now and then when the car was brand new.

07k20z3ftw · 04-02-2008, 07:12 PM

PLEASE SEARCH FIRST IVE POSTED A POSSIBLE PROBLEM AND SOLUTION TO THIS MANY TIMES!

***READ THIS IF YOU HAVE A "CLUTCH SQUEAK"***

its probably not your clutch guys, its prly the hanger that is right around your catalytic converter...get under your car and move your exhaust piping around and youll hear the hanger rubbing on the rubber hanger(itll creak, squeak and even chirp)...there was a post on this somewhere (in this forum section too)...though this might not have to do with the OP's post it may help a few of u out...it happens when your in first or second at low rpm's and u let off the gas and usually push in the clutch (even if u dont push in the clutch it can happen) anyways when u let off the gas it causes the engine to shift its place in the bay causing everything attached to it to move slightly..therefore when it moves the hangers are moving slightly and the cat. hanger to turn inside the rubber which allows the noise (the hanger right by the cat.)

anyways this can be more notable and heard when the windows are down and u have to ride the clutch out of a parking lot (i have to at my school sometimes) im in first let off the gas push the clutch in and the exhaust setup shifts in the hanger and creaks/squeaks/chirps a little...

another thing is, it most notably does it when it is cold outside...or when the car is cold...till it fully warms up it does it...i have noticed this after many tests trying to fix this problem...

solutions...? some silicone lube on the hanger will help if this is the problem your encountering...chances are its NOT your clutch, u just think it has to do with it...the clutch would sound alot louder, harsher and u would sort of "feel it" if it was a clutch squeak.

to see if this above ^^^ is your problem sit on a sort of slanted driveway/road or whatever, even a flat one will work, put the car in first and try to take off with the clutch, when the car idles down when it catches the engine will jump up, once this happen throw the clutch back out so u dont fully take off, ull hear the squeak under the car...basically "rock" your car back and fourth in 1st with only the clutch, no gas...

::::::EDIT:::::::

***HEAR IS A LINK TO THE ORIGINAL POST ABOUT THIS ISSUE***

take a look please it may help u out, he describes it a little bit more organized then i did, and has a video showing the problem =)

thanks lobos8403 for documenting this problem!

READ IT

"Clutch" Squeak problem found..

hope this helps

dragonzsoul · 04-02-2008, 07:21 PM

i've heard of this issue, but this isn't what i'm talking about. my clutch will squeak regardless of how cold it is outside. i have noticed that it tends to squeak more when the car is warm though.

thanks for the input so far though, please keep it coming!

04-02-2008, 06:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
dragonzsoul Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cupertino Posts: 541 Brandon iTrader: 0 / 0%	weird clutch squeak hi everyone, my first post here. my clutch's been acting up lately. when i clutch in, i'll hear a squeak. i know it's not the clutch pedal itself, because the squeak comes from outside the car. i'm pretty sure it's my CMC (clutch master cylinder). what can i do to fix this? will i have to get a new one? is this covered under warranty (i have the extended warranty), or is this considered wear and tear? can the CMC "break" and make my car undriveable? sorry for all the questions, but any input is appreciated, thanks!!

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04-02-2008, 06:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
CanyonDriver Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West LA Age: 20 Posts: 2,032 iTrader: 0 / 0%	take it to the dealership if it seems abnormal. my clutch pedal would squeak every now and then when the car was brand new.

04-02-2008, 07:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
07k20z3ftw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Outside of Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,385 Mitch iTrader: 0 / 0%	PLEASE SEARCH FIRST IVE POSTED A POSSIBLE PROBLEM AND SOLUTION TO THIS MANY TIMES! *READ THIS IF YOU HAVE A "CLUTCH SQUEAK"* its probably not your clutch guys, its prly the hanger that is right around your catalytic converter...get under your car and move your exhaust piping around and youll hear the hanger rubbing on the rubber hanger(itll creak, squeak and even chirp)...there was a post on this somewhere (in this forum section too)...though this might not have to do with the OP's post it may help a few of u out...it happens when your in first or second at low rpm's and u let off the gas and usually push in the clutch (even if u dont push in the clutch it can happen) anyways when u let off the gas it causes the engine to shift its place in the bay causing everything attached to it to move slightly..therefore when it moves the hangers are moving slightly and the cat. hanger to turn inside the rubber which allows the noise (the hanger right by the cat.) anyways this can be more notable and heard when the windows are down and u have to ride the clutch out of a parking lot (i have to at my school sometimes) im in first let off the gas push the clutch in and the exhaust setup shifts in the hanger and creaks/squeaks/chirps a little... another thing is, it most notably does it when it is cold outside...or when the car is cold...till it fully warms up it does it...i have noticed this after many tests trying to fix this problem... solutions...? some silicone lube on the hanger will help if this is the problem your encountering...chances are its NOT your clutch, u just think it has to do with it...the clutch would sound alot louder, harsher and u would sort of "feel it" if it was a clutch squeak. to see if this above ^^^ is your problem sit on a sort of slanted driveway/road or whatever, even a flat one will work, put the car in first and try to take off with the clutch, when the car idles down when it catches the engine will jump up, once this happen throw the clutch back out so u dont fully take off, ull hear the squeak under the car...basically "rock" your car back and fourth in 1st with only the clutch, no gas... ::::::EDIT::::::: *HEAR IS A LINK TO THE ORIGINAL POST ABOUT THIS ISSUE* take a look please it may help u out, he describes it a little bit more organized then i did, and has a video showing the problem =) thanks lobos8403 for documenting this problem! READ IT "Clutch" Squeak problem found.. hope this helps

04-02-2008, 07:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
dragonzsoul Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cupertino Posts: 541 Brandon iTrader: 0 / 0%	i've heard of this issue, but this isn't what i'm talking about. my clutch will squeak regardless of how cold it is outside. i have noticed that it tends to squeak more when the car is warm though. thanks for the input so far though, please keep it coming!