Technical Squeaky clutch

[1tom10]

Hi, I am new here and hoping to solve a couple of issues on my daughter's Fiat Panda.

The clutch squeaks when the peddle is pressed. I have the same issue on my CRV but I can sort it by spraying some GT85 on the mechanism above the pedal in the footwell. I have tried this on the Fiat Panda but so far no joy. Any guidance on how I can solve this.

Many thanks
Tom

 

[1tom10]

This is her car. It is great to drive

 

[1tom10]

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[koalar]

Listen under the battery as someone presses the clutch down


It's likely to be the slave cylinder

Here one from a few weeks ago with advise on how to diagnose it

2009 Panda 100HP, squeaking clutch pedal | FIAT Panda (Mk3)

Hi - I've got a 2009 Panda 100HP that I've had from new. It's got 61K on it and is just about 99% original. It's developed a squeaking clutch pedal that I'm keen to diagnose/fix. The clutch itself is original and doesn't slip or otherwise cause me any grief. It rarely makes a sound when cold but...

www.fiatforum.com

 

[1tom10]

Listen under the battery as someone presses the clutch down


It's likely to be the slave cylinder

Here one from a few weeks ago with advise on how to diagnose it

2009 Panda 100HP, squeaking clutch pedal | FIAT Panda (Mk3)

Hi - I've got a 2009 Panda 100HP that I've had from new. It's got 61K on it and is just about 99% original. It's developed a squeaking clutch pedal that I'm keen to diagnose/fix. The clutch itself is original and doesn't slip or otherwise cause me any grief. It rarely makes a sound when cold but...

www.fiatforum.com

Many thanks for this; I should have looked first. THANK YOU!

 

[rmjbn1]

Agreed, I've had a squeaky sticking clutch slave cylinder when sitting in traffic in warm weather, it seems a pretty common symptom as they age.

I smeared some grease under the the slave boot and it's been fine since, but I expect the slave will need replacing in the not too distant.

Whilst you're busy giving your daughter's Panda a once-over, I'd also recommend checking these main rust-spots:
Rear axle spring pans
Engine oil sump pan
Coolant return pipe across front of engine

 

[portland_bill]

Both master and slave cylinders are plastic. As they wear, they get 'sticky'. First symptom is the squeak. Later they'll stick. Not what you want in the middle of a busy roundabout. Slave is easy to replace. Master is also easy, but can be expensive. There are some metal ones available as replacements, which should last longer.

 

[Yolanda]

Many thanks for this; I should have looked first. THANK YOU!

Use the search facility, above right. Theres a mass of information on the problem.