Creaking clutch pedal [Euro]

[aday]

After putting up with my clutch squeaking for the last couple of months (consistent squeak and notchy pedal feel, in hot or cold weather), I took my car in to the dealer yesterday to get it checked.

The service manager spoke to a tech at Honda Australia about the problem. Apparently Honda has now produced a new technical bulletin, to be sent to all Australian dealers this week, that documents a lengthy procedure to fix the problem permanently (assuming that's possible with stock parts). My dealer suggested that more than just the master cylinder was likely to be replaced, but the downside is they'll need the car for at least two days in order to perform all the work required.

But if it prevents the problem from reoccurring, and saves Honda the cost of x master cylinder replacements (as has been the case for many posters in this thread), then it'll be worthwhile. Fingers crossed.

[aaronng]

The service manager spoke to a tech at Honda Australia about the problem. Apparently Honda has now produced a new technical bulletin, to be sent to all Australian dealers this week, that documents a lengthy procedure to fix the problem permanently (assuming that's possible with stock parts). My dealer suggested that more than just the master cylinder was likely to be replaced, but the downside is they'll need the car for at least two days in order to perform all the work required.

But if it prevents the problem from reoccurring, and saves Honda the cost of x master cylinder replacements (as has been the case for many posters in this thread), then it'll be worthwhile. Fingers crossed.

This bulletin has been around for the TSX in the US. It involves replacing the master cylinder. The problem with this fix is that the "new" master cylinders also has the same defect that makes them creak after a while. The problem will probably come back unless Honda pressures its supplier to design a 3rd generation master cylinder for the Euro (and other creaky models).

[aday]

This bulletin has been around for the TSX in the US. It involves replacing the master cylinder. The problem with this fix is that the "new" master cylinders also has the same defect that makes them creak after a while. The problem will probably come back unless Honda pressures its supplier to design a 3rd generation master cylinder for the Euro (and other creaky models).

The impression I got from the dealer was that there are other parts that contribute to / exacerbate the problem with the master cylinder, and that these too would be replaced. Mind you, it's entirely possible that I was just being told what I wanted to hear. At any rate, I'll see if I can track down a copy of the bulletin.