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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 03:32 AM
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annoying squeak when pushing brakes near pedal

I recently noticed an momentary squeak when I apply the brakes. It immediately goes away. The location sounds like it's inside the cabin near the pedal. I wonder if I need to lub the hinge or something..

Now that I know it's there, it's kind of annoying. Anyone else with this? Thanks guys.
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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Spring or hinge
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 12:36 AM
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Ok, so do we oil the spring or hinge? Or do we grease it? Not a lot of help just saying what it is....
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 05:04 AM
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Ok, so do we oil the spring or hinge? Or do we grease it? Not a lot of help just saying what it is....
Good point - preferably grease. then you won't do it again in a long while
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Glyn M Ruck
Good point - preferably grease. then you won't do it again in a long while
Right on. I'm gonna try it today.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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try Spray Silicone!
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Old Nov 3, 2008 | 05:40 AM
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try Spray Silicone!
Very short term fix - no staying power & a lousy lubricant
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Old Nov 4, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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So grease then? What kind? I'm not too familiar with lubricants. I like it rawwwww Sorry couldn't help myself...
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had that problem with my clutch pedal and brake. It would squeak when I pushed it down

The dealership lubed it and that lasted for about a month, the cure was to replace the bushing, they replaced both and year and half later still not squeaking
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So grease then? What kind? I'm not too familiar with lubricants. I like it rawwwww Sorry couldn't help myself...
Any general purpose Lithium number 2 grease will be fine.

You better not try it on the beach
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