Tips to resolve squeaky brake pedal
Any squeak in your vehicle can be annoying, especially if it continues to get worse. Squeak sources that occur in vehicles can be heard outside or inside the vehicle.
It depends on the problem that caused it. For example, the brake pedal squeak when pressed and released. Yes, in this article, we will discuss the squeaky brake pedal and tips on how to resolve it.
Each vehicle has a different brake pedal construction and model. But in general, each brake pedal has a pivot, spring, and frame from the brake pedal bar. Pivot functions as a brake pedal support when pressed or released.
The spring function is to restore the brake pedal position to its original position. The frame holds all brake pedal components. For example, see the brake pedal construction image below.
We can see how the brake pedal works when pressed and released on the brake pedal image above. The brake pedal component that gets the most pressure and is possible to create a squeak on the brake pedal when pressed or released is the pivot.
What causes squeaky brake pedal ?
The most common cause of squeaky brake pedal problems is the pivot. Yes, pivot functions as a support shaft when the brake pedal works. The inside of the pivot often has several bushings made of metal, Teflon, or any plastic material.
As long as the usage time, this bushing on the pivot will gradually wear out and be damaged. So, with this condition, the brake pedal squeak.
The other possibility is pushrod and spring. Pushrod could drag on the boot. Meanwhile, the spring could squeak when it goes to rust. But, both of these components (even they do) are rare to crate brake pedal squeak.
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The most simple thing to resolve squeaky brake pedal is using light penetrant oil such as WD-40. Sprayed a tiny amount of penetrant oil on each hole and each side of the pivot then tried to press and release the brake pedal firmly. This simple action could help to remove the brake pedal squeak.
But if the action above only applies temporarily (for example, the brake pedal squeak back), try using white lithium grease spray. Do the same as the previous action and make sure the grease can reach the inside of the pivot bushing hole.
And the last action to eliminate the squeaky brake pedal is to replace the pivot bushing with the original one. Make these repairs by experienced technicians to avoid damaging errors.