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eutek

Member Since: 03 Mar 2009
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 586

2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

Clutch pedal squeak - again

Hi all,

I recently brought my 110 in for it's 24k service, and one of the most annoying issues was finally dealt with - a persistent squeaky clutch.

The man at the garage told me that he had to lubricate the linkage from above (?), as that was the source of the squeak and that it is a common problem on these models.

The lower spring however still squeaks. It was OK for a day or so, but returned. I hit it with some lithium grease, and this does the trick for a day - but it invariably comes back.

Is there something more robust than lithium grease that will last longer?

25th Jan 2011 11:19am

Grockle

Member Since: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Peak District National Park
Posts: 2266

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tonga Green

try silicon spray,it sortred my mates Disco pedal squeek 2.4 90 XS
1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up.

25th Jan 2011 11:47am

TC

Member Since: 21 Nov 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 715

If that doesn't work, take the plate off the top off the pedal box (engine bay, on the bulk head directly above the clutch assembly) and squirt some teflon lube directly onto the master cylinder push rod.

I was squirting GT85 all over the inside of the footwell for a week and getting more and more frustrated, did the above and sorted it instantly. Get a decent platform to stand on though as the lower screws for the pedal box cover are below the line of site, doing them back up is a ball ache if done by feel.

25th Jan 2011 4:12pm

eutek

Member Since: 03 Mar 2009
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 586

Thanks guys... I'm off to Halfords this evening to get some silicone spray, if that doesn't work I'll try plan B and get that plate off.

25th Jan 2011 5:09pm

eutek

Member Since: 03 Mar 2009
Location: High Wycombe
Posts: 586

I doused the squeaky area with silicone spray and it helped, but it soon came back.

I realised that I'm partly to blame, as I have been pressing the clutch at slight angle. This must cause the spring to bind a little bit - thus producing the squeak.

I've always driven like this, but the Defender is the first vehicle to complain about it!

25th Jan 2011 8:57pm

mse

Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5059

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey

My disco brake peddle has just started

Mike

25th Jan 2011 11:05pm

gtveloce65

Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 107

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Epsom Green

Clutch pedal squeak (small but really annoying issue) sorted a few warranty trips ago, but coming back again now!!! 1953 80
1965 Alfa Romeo GT Veloce Sprint
1980 Fiat 124 Spider
2008 110xs

2nd Feb 2011 5:56pm

TC

Member Since: 21 Nov 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Posts: 715

TC wrote:
If that doesn't work, take the plate off the top off the pedal box (engine bay, on the bulk head directly above the clutch assembly) and squirt some teflon lube directly onto the master cylinder push rod.

I was squirting GT85 all over the inside of the footwell for a week and getting more and more frustrated, did the above and sorted it instantly. Get a decent platform to stand on though as the lower screws for the pedal box cover are below the line of site, doing them back up is a ball ache if done by feel.

2nd Feb 2011 6:22pm

Martyn

Member Since: 10 Feb 2011
Location: Stourbridge, West Midlands
Posts: 151

2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 PU Keswick Green

Removing the several screws out of the clutch master cylinder cover plate and spraying the whole lot inside with deep penetrating spray did it for me. Clutch is now as smooth as silk. Do expect to have to do it again in a few months though, just one of those things. Hop up to stand on essential as previously stated, screws are out of line of sight if stood on the ground.

Stick a cloth under your clutch pedal if your lube is runny - it will run down your pedal to the inside of the vehicle.

I consider myself an auto bafoon and rarely lift the bonnet to look inside but managed this with no issues.

19th Jan 2013 2:49pm

CyberCharlie

Member Since: 01 Jul 2010
Location: Reading
Posts: 140

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Java Black

6 screws, a bit of patience and an good bit of lubricant and the squeak is gone! Next time it comes back I will flood the compartment with grease. Is there anything bad in using grease in the master cylinder compartment? I believe it should make the anti-squeak procedure more long term.
Thanks guys, ciao

31st May 2014 1:30pm

Happyoldgit

Member Since: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3471

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

Grease is fine but keep it well away from the master cylinder as it could well mess up the rubber dustcover and seals. Steve.
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31st May 2014 3:49pm

ericvv

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2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black

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31st May 2014 5:00pm

Macpaul

Member Since: 25 Mar 2013
Location: SW Surrey
Posts: 439

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Loire Blue

Miserableolgit wrote:
Grease is fine but keep it well away from the master cylinder as it could well mess up the rubber dustcover and seals.

Wise words.

I've slathered the inside of the box with grease, lithium grease, 3 in 1, WD40, Teflon spray and silicone spray over the last few months trying to stop the squeaking.

Now I'm getting clutch fluid dripping onto the floormat. Could be co-incidence but I doubt it. 2003 Td5 110 Hardtop
Now a 2013 110 USW too.

31st May 2014 7:44pm

CyberCharlie

Member Since: 01 Jul 2010
Location: Reading
Posts: 140

Cheers guys.

31st May 2014 8:15pm

MR_JAMES

Member Since: 10 Oct 2013
Location: ESSEX
Posts: 248

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

i did mine in november. but used a few drops of 75w90 fully synthetic gear oil. its still smooth

1953 80"
1987 mini city e
2011 90"

31st May 2014 8:44pm

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