Creaking clutch pedal
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What causes "Creaking clutch pedal" on the Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6, 2013-2020), and how is it fixed?
Slight movement between the two metal layers of the clutch and brake pedal mounting bracket, per Subaru. Fix: Subaru bulletin 12-190-15R (2013-16 BRZ): the dealer confirms the noise at the bracket with a chassis ear, then replaces the pedal assembly (36004CA010).
Symptoms
A creaking sound when operating the clutch pedal.
Cause
Slight movement between the two metal layers of the clutch and brake pedal mounting bracket, per Subaru.
Fix (summary)
Subaru bulletin 12-190-15R (2013-16 BRZ): the dealer confirms the noise at the bracket with a chassis ear, then replaces the pedal assembly (36004CA010). Written for the BRZ; FR-S and 86 coverage not confirmed.
Related build entries
Other ZN6/ZC6 problems
- Valve spring recall (2013 BRZ and FR-S)
- Low-pressure fuel pump recall (2018-19)
- Key can come out when not in Park (FR-S and 86 automatics)
- Rough idle or stalling on early cars (ECU software)
- Oil seepage from the cam plate, cam carriers or timing cover
- High-pitched chirp or cricket noise from the engine
More for this car
- All Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S (ZN6/ZC6, 2013-2020) fitment answers · ZN6/ZC6 common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- Subaru service bulletin 12-190-15R: Elimination of Creaking Sound from Clutch Pedal Assembly (2013-16MY BRZ, 2015-16 WRX/STI) — Subaru of America (bulletin hosted by NHTSA) (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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