Creaking clutch quadrant

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memset@cellulean.com - 24 May 2005 00:09 GMT

Ok, I don't think it's the quadrant itself.. but when I press on the
clutch pedal... if I don't STOMP on it, it makes a "creaking" sound &
is fairly difficult to depress. Last time this happened my clutch cable
snapped. I checked for fraying... none.

Car is a 1998 Ford Mustang GT
Steeda adjustable clutch cable
Steeda firewall adjuster
Steeda double-hook clutch quadrant

Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

-Mike
(memset at recorddeal dot com)

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Brent P - 24 May 2005 03:09 GMT

> Ok, I don't think it's the quadrant itself.. but when I press on the
> clutch pedal... if I don't STOMP on it, it makes a "creaking" sound &
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> Any advice appreciated. Thanks.

I have the exact same set up. And lately I get the same creeking noise
and higher force. I checked the cable at both ends, looks as good as new.
I lubed both ends and it got better, but still the creaking.

My working guess is that the bushings that support the rod that goes from
the clutch pedal to the quandrant are worn out. I have yet to crawl in
there and find out.

If you find somehting out, please post it. I'll do the same.

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memset@cellulean.com - 24 May 2005 04:03 GMT

kk... will do. I greased both ends too LOL. Didn't help me at all. Just
made the creaking a little less... tiny bit. I've heard others complain
about the EXACT same thing.. with the EXACT setup & they say switching
to the Ford OEM cable eliminated the problem. I'm tempted to try.

-Mike

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SVTKate - 24 May 2005 13:06 GMT

Hey guys... anyone thought to call Steeda and ask them??

| kk... will do. I greased both ends too LOL. Didn't help me at all. Just
| made the creaking a little less... tiny bit. I've heard others complain
| about the EXACT same thing.. with the EXACT setup & they say switching
| to the Ford OEM cable eliminated the problem. I'm tempted to try.
|
| -Mike

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Brent P - 24 May 2005 17:21 GMT

> Hey guys... anyone thought to call Steeda and ask them??

Steeda hasn't replied to my requests for info on stuff I've bought from
them for some time now. I don't see why this would be any different,
especially since I put this stuff in years ago and the problem is recent.

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WindsorFox[SS] - 24 May 2005 11:49 GMT

> Ok, I don't think it's the quadrant itself.. but when I press on the
> clutch pedal... if I don't STOMP on it, it makes a "creaking" sound &
> is fairly difficult to depress. Last time this happened my clutch cable
> snapped. I checked for fraying... none.

Okay, I remember someone posting about this a couple of years ago.
In that case it ended up being the front part of the seat that was
squeeking LOL.

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