2017 Tacoma Sport DCSB, 6 Speed Manual Clutch Pedal Squeak Update

No it will melt off and the problem will return in a few weeks. Disc Brake Grease will stay put in the high temperatures and won't melt away..

 

Sure! Anything that can stand up to heat and not melt away will work

 

dentedporsche, I am not clear about where to apply the grease. Here’s a pic of the plunger I am looking at, not sure where to apply the grease! Please clarify with your pic. Thanks......

 

The rod with the hex nut end goes into that black cup. There is just enough slop to pull the rod down and dab some grease on a small screw driver or small stirring stick in the cup

 

Today, I decided to keep my appointment with my dealer and had them changeout the necessary parts as outlined in TSB-0186-12 to rid the squeaking and creaking in my clutch pedal. My mileage was 18,360 miles.
The repair service took 4 1/2 hours. The following is a list of parts changed out:
Part #. Description
SPO 31420-60032. Master Cylinder Assembly
SPO 31311-04020. Pedal Cutch Assembly
SPO 31434-60010. Hose Clutch Reservoir

Work done:
R&R Clutch Pedal Sub-Assembly, Clutch Master Cylinder Assembly, and Clutch Reservoir Hose.

Major difference. My clutch pedal Assembly “never” worked this smooth!
No hint of any noise. Now will this last for the next 100K, only time will tell. Here are some pics of the new parts and/or assemblies.

I hope this info will help others!

 

The point of the TSB is that it should be covered by Toyota, especially if you're still under warranty. I'd double check or try another dealer.

 

Freakin' TSB came out a month after warranty expired. Figures

 

Had you brought it in before for them to look at? If it's documented and the TSB was just untimely, most dealers will often provide it free of service still.

 

I've moved around a bit with regard to dealerships. I'll have to see what records I have from the dealership I brought it in to. Would be great if I can find the record and get back to that dealership.

 

If you have a good relationship with your dealer, just ask them

 

Ha. Ha ha. Ha.

 

Yep, documentation is everything. It took me two times for my dealer to acknowledge the TSB issue. After second, they ordered the parts and installed.

 

Me too!

 

Me three! Makes it very hard to have a dealership acknowledge unfortunately.

 

Every MT Tacoma I have ever owned has had a squeaky clutch. If this one didn't squeak, I'd think there was a problem.

 

It’s out of warranty and I bought it used. I take it to a Toyota/Lexus mechanic I trust, but not a dealer.

 

I had that on my wrangler. It can drive you crazy

 

Update, it has been a week since the clutch hardware was changed out. No squeak, no creaking, so it was well worth it to get it changed out at the dealership while under warranty.

 

Not sure if I posted here already, so delete if I have. I had the squeaky clutch and a member on TW mentioned putting some disc brake grease to a few of the parts a few years back. Since I applied said grease, I have not had the squeaky clutch. Anyway, I will see if I can find the thread with good pics of the parts that needed lubricating.

 

Here is my original thread a few years back, good info here. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/squeaky-clutch-squeeeeek.474218/