Squeaky Brake Pedal

JohnnyCash · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 1:24 pm

Don't laugh at my question. I have no mechanical experience. Just got my first hammer last year.
I want to put some oil or grease on my brake pedal because it squeaks when pushed down all the way.
What goop should I use?
I don't know the difference between oil, grease, WD40, etc.....
Does it matter which goop I use?

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 1:43 pm

You could try WD-40.. walmart has it. Just dont get it on the pedal itself.

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 1:55 pm

Slipery brake pad isn't any fun.. :oops:

Put some cardboard or newspaper down on the carpet near the hinge for the brake pad and spray away. WD-40 will work but it won't last too long

JohnnyCash · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 1:57 pm

sleeve84028 wrote:

Slipery brake pad isn't any fun.. :oops:

Put some cardboard or newspaper down on the carpet near the hinge for the brake pad and spray away. WD-40 will work but it won't last too long

Is there some goop that will last longer........some kind of grease?
There are so many goops out there.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 2:09 pm

I would try to WD-40 first to make sure the squeak will actually go away. It may be something else that you cannot lube.

And yes, a grease would last longer. You could buy a tube of the grease at walmart and use it. You wouldnt need a grease gun for it, just take the cap off, get what grease you need, then put the cap back on. One end will open like a can of tuna and the other will have a cap.. Take the cap off and leave the other end closed.

hyedipin · **Joined:** Thu May 11, 2006 10:20 am **Posts:** 1667

I have the same squeek, but not all the time.. I don't know what causes it, if it is the temp or something, but I have the same one, when pumping the brake I can hear it.

JohnnyCash · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 9:05 pm

Well I think the squeak is coming from somewhere I can't oil or grease. Might be inside the booty thing. Hope it wears off.

I had another question: Was stuck in a traffic jam today and was on and off the brake about 6 million times.
There is a clicking sound everytime you push the brake and release it.
What is that?
Is there some kind of computer switch that the brake clicks on and off?

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 9:39 pm

haha, Ive noticed that clicking noise also.. Very annoying and Idk what it is.

Edit: Only 100 more posts till 5k! :lol:

LiLredLibby · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 10:00 pm

Jeepjeepster wrote:

haha, Ive noticed that clicking noise also.. Very annoying and Idk what it is.

It's the contacts in the brakelight switch.........normal. :roll:

Ron

tommudd · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 10:43 pm

Yes once again you are so right LiLredLibby, but you bet me to it this time! :lol:

Reading down through thinking I know what it is and then get to yours.................. :wink:

LiLredLibby · **Posted:** Thu May 03, 2007 11:01 pm

tommudd wrote:

Yes once again you are so right LiLredLibby, but you bet me to it this time! :lol:

Reading down through thinking I know what it is and then get to yours.................. :wink:

Thats why I hate reading a post thats very old,cause just like you,I had it figured out,but so did 10 other people.It's rough when ya have to work for a livin'. :lol:

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