I have a 1.6 5- speed and I think the clutch is too hard to press in. Furthermore, it makes a squeeking sound when I push in the pedal. I traced the squeeking to the pivot points on the fork and I squirted oil on them. This solved the squeeking for about 100 miles but the clutch was still hard to push in.

So, do you think I need a new bearing or master cylinder or what? The clutch uptake is fine and there is NO slipping, but I just don't like how hard I have to press it compared to friends cars with manual transmissions. It's firm like a sports clutch, but it is the stock clutch.

Please advise as to what you think is the problem and what is the best way to repair it. Thanks.

 

It sounds like your pressure plate has a high spring tension. This is what gives you this resistance when pushing the pedal. About the only thing to do is replace it.