Clutch pedal is making a Strange sound

[Growmore]

Ive always wanted a wrangler since i was a kid. well I recently bought a 2007 2 door jk six speed. When I bought it the clutch would make a squeeking sound, I just figured it was a rusty spring or something. But now it's developed another sound while not engaged almost like a ticking or a knock, any help would be appreciated.

2007 jk clutch pedal noise - YouTube

Hope the video helps

[Gennybro]

Yes. I know what it is. look underneath the dash, you well see a plunger arm going into your firewall. that plunger is operateing the hydraulic pump that operates your clutch. It sounds like a bad bushing and needs to be replaced. Mine got so bad that I had to use a bungee cord to keep the clutch pedal working. That was before I had to pi$$ on my hi lift jack to get it to work. We will get bye.

[Gennybro]

I just re read the post, and negleted the issue of the ticking noise. I'm lost there.

[Growmore]

It could very well be a bushing going out, I'll check it out, but I actually think there is more then one issue and the ticking sound is really what has me concerned, the sound happens until I barely press the clutch pedal in, then contenues when I release it. I'll try to get a video of the ticking noise.

[JPNinPA]

The squeak when pushing in is as Gennybro described. The slave cylinder is failing.
If the other noise is a rattle when the clutch is not engaged in neutral it is likely the throwout bearing.
Press clutch in even a little and the noise stops. It is likely a throwout bearing.


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[Growmore]

I think your right. I might just get a clutch kit, any suggestions on a better aftermarket one to put in.

[JPNinPA]

You could just replace those two without a entire clutch replacement.


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[Gennybro]

your clutch may be fine, fix the little things first. Replaceing the clutch is a major job.

[Growmore]

Thanks, I tend to over think and over due things. I will just fix the little things first as you and gennybro suggested starting with the slave cylinder and the throwout bearing. I'll post back here if it fixes the problem.

[JPNinPA]

National, Timken or Mopar for throwout bearing.


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[Growmore]

OK, so today, I replaced the slave cylinder, and the squeeking noise is mostly gone. I'm hoping it will completely go away after I bleed it a few more times, but the ticking/clanking is still randomly happening so I'll be replacing the throwout bearing next and will update if it fixes the issue.

[JPNinPA]

The throwout bearing is east to diagnose. Most of the time it makes noise when the clutch pedal is out. Pressing in a little stops the rattling noise.


Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them up - Jesse Jackson