We've got a new one to add to the list of complaints about the Smart's brake pedal: it squeaks. Over the weekend, not only was I reminded of how much effort it requires to keep the Smart stopped while waiting at a light (I've just resorted these days to putting it in park), but it now emits a sound similar to that of a distressed rodent -- or a doggie squeeze toy.
Hopefully they'll take care of that when we finally take it in for service (we're T-minus 600 miles now, btw). Otherwise, I'm unleashing a can of WD-40 on that sucka.
Laura Burstein, Automotive Editor @ 10,557 miles
joefrompa says:
07:58 AM, 11/ 4/08
Had the squeak on my 06 Civic SI clutch pedal in cold, damp weather when it had around 5000-10000 miles on it.
Liberally sprayed WD-40 up into it's linkage (above the pedal) and it's never come back in the following 40k+ miles.
Good luck with yours :)
Joe
estreka says:
12:04 PM, 11/ 4/08
Well here's your problem. Turns out this vehicle is a Smart!