PandaCharl
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Hi All,
My panda has developed a clutch squeak. This noise usually starts about 30-60 minutes into a drive and sounds a bit like a creaky door. It happens with engine on and engine off and occurs when the pedal is being depressed and released. When the pedal is creaking it also gets less smooth. I have tried lubricating the pedal box and the noise persists.
Shifting gears can feel a bit clunky and sometimes getting into 1st can be hard.
Another key piece of information is that I had my clutch replaced about 1000 miles ago due to a dodgy release bearing. I took the car to a mechanic this morning (Halfords autos). Typically the pedal was silent when I took her in! I was told that the noise is just the new release bearing 'wearing in' and that it would go away by itself. I'm not an expert but I just don't believe this is true!
From the research I have done it sounds more like a master or slave cylinder that needs replacing.
What do you think? Am I right to be sceptical?
Thanks,
Pandacharl
My panda has developed a clutch squeak. This noise usually starts about 30-60 minutes into a drive and sounds a bit like a creaky door. It happens with engine on and engine off and occurs when the pedal is being depressed and released. When the pedal is creaking it also gets less smooth. I have tried lubricating the pedal box and the noise persists.
Shifting gears can feel a bit clunky and sometimes getting into 1st can be hard.
Another key piece of information is that I had my clutch replaced about 1000 miles ago due to a dodgy release bearing. I took the car to a mechanic this morning (Halfords autos). Typically the pedal was silent when I took her in! I was told that the noise is just the new release bearing 'wearing in' and that it would go away by itself. I'm not an expert but I just don't believe this is true!
From the research I have done it sounds more like a master or slave cylinder that needs replacing.
What do you think? Am I right to be sceptical?
Thanks,
Pandacharl
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