1999 civic clutch squeal/squeak

[mcnabb_nfl]

I have a 99 civic EX coupe that's bone stock with 142k on it. When i push in the clutch to change gears, it makes a slight squealing/squeaking sound. It can only really be heard with the radio off or low volume. The noise can be heard on the outside, so its not the pedal itself. All the gears go in smoothly, and there is no clutch slipping or anything. Its similar to the sound made when you push down the gas pedal a ways going up a hill in the wrong gear.

Thanks

 

[RonJ]

Try putting some high temp grease on the contact points between the slave cylinder push rod and the clutch release fork. This area is located behind the dust cover.

 

[frankmoocivic]

hahaha just keep the radio loud man problem solved. j/k do what ron j said you should be fine

 

[Mugenn_civic]

hey uhh... did this help?
i have the same issue and i don't know where the dust cover is..? is it that panel under the steering wheel right above the pedals?

 

[willowcairns]

I also have the same problem and it squeaks sometimes and sometimes it doesnt, and not my brake squeaks also

 

[whoopnip]

It's a black boot to the left of your exhaust manifold when you're facing the front of the car. Do what RonJ said. Before you grease it, clean it of with Brake Parts Cleaner or another degreaser. Then, use white lithium grease to lubricate the bearing.

The other common source of squeaks in our clutches is where the clutch pedal meets the floor. Clean the contact and use some white lithium grease there as well.

 

[whoopnip]

my brake squeaks also

Are your pads low?

 

[willowcairns]

Are your pads low?

No there not, it only squeaks when i let go of my pedal

 

[whoopnip]

No there not, it only squeaks when i let go of my pedal

Are you saying that the brakes squeak when you release the brake pedal, or all the time while you don't have the pedal pressed?

Is the squeaking in the front or rear? Is it coming from only one wheel or more than one?

 

[willowcairns]

Are you saying that the brakes squeak when you release the brake pedal, or all the time while you don't have the pedal pressed?

Is the squeaking in the front or rear? Is it coming from only one wheel or more than one?

Yes it squeaks when i release the brake pedal, its sounds just like the clutch squeak. I cant tell where exactly it is coming from. I will investigate it later today.

 

[whoopnip]

Yes it squeaks when i release the brake pedal, its sounds just like the clutch squeak. I cant tell where exactly it is coming from. I will investigate it later today.

Ok, if you tell me where the squeak is coming from I can recommend a course of action.

 

[willowcairns]

Ok, if you tell me where the squeak is coming from I can recommend a course of action.

ok i will find out later today

 

[willowcairns]

Ok, if you tell me where the squeak is coming from I can recommend a course of action.

well i found out it squeaks when i pull my e-brake and take my foot off the brake it squeaks. It is my passenger side rear drum brake. something prob needs greased.

 

[whoopnip]

well i found out it squeaks when i pull my e-brake and take my foot off the brake it squeaks. It is my passenger side rear drum brake. something prob needs greased.

This is a common problem on Hondas. It also can have many causes, so get your detective hat ready.

First, pull off the drum and inspect the brake shoe linings. If the linings are smaller than 2/32", they will need to be replaced. If they're anywhere close, you may consider replacing them, because you'll be pulling them off anyway.

Next, check to see whether the wheel cylinder is damaged or leaking. Inspect the dust boots for cracks or tears. Then, pull the boots back and if there is dripping, the wheel cylinder needs to be replaced. A small amount of seepage is normal.

Then, pull off the springs, shoes, etc so that only the backing plate is left. Clean everything with brake parts cleaner, including all the hardware you pulled off. Don't worry about spraying your shoe linings; it will not adversely affect them.

Use high temperature grease to lubricate any rub points on the backing plate, as well as any sliding surface. Also use Disc Brake Quiet (not sure of the non-brand name) on the back of the drum shoes (NOT THE LININGS!!!!!). If you got any type of lube on your linings, make sure you clean it off with brake parts cleaner before reassembly.

Reassemble everything. If you replaced the wheel cylinder, you will need to bleed the brakes. Once everything is back together, you will need to depress the brake pedal several times so that the brakes readjust themselves. You will also need to readjust the parking brake.

I know this is a lot to handle, so here are some service manual pages to give you a hand:

 

[mix4]

I know this is an old thread, but would you rather me create a 100th thread on this?

So here's my problem, I've done this "solution" twice and right when I think the squeak stopped, there it is again. As in, within a day or two.

After the second time I went as far as to replace the master and slave clutch cylinder. Again, I think this fixed it, but nope. I know for a fact that it's coming from the slave cylinder area, I had someone press the clutch while I listened. Also, after I've been driving the car for a while (maybe 20 minutes) the squeak will go away.

Here's the question, the first time I tried "lubing it up" I used red lithium hi-temp grease, the second time I used something else that I can't remember (I remember it being silver in color). So is white lithium going to be the game changer? Is red lithium just not enough?

If this doesn't solve it, what could be the cause of the squeak?