Hi everyone,

 

I have a 05 Fabia VRS which has recently developed a squeak from the NSF wheel.  I have done a search through the forum and found a few suggestions as to the cause but I don't seem to have found a cure yet.

 

The problem is that after about 5 miles of driving the NSF wheel starts squeaking as though the brake pads are rubbing against the disks.  The noise is more pronounced when turning right but it even does it when driving in a straight line.  The noise appears worse when moving at low speed although this could be just because this is when I can hear it.  Once the car has been driven for about 25 miles the noise seems to stop or is certainly not as bad. The noise also stops for a while when I touch the brake pedal.

 

I took the car back to the garage as it was only serviced a couple of weeks ago and they suggested a build up of dust on the brake pads as the pads and disks are in good condition having been replaced about 3k miles ago.  I have cleaned the pads but the problem persists so will take it back when I next get the opportunity but given my work schedule at the moment that may be some time.

 

I have also checked that it is indeed the NSF wheel by gently pulling on the handbrake a couple of notches whilst the wheel is squeaking and it continues until I press the brake pedal. 

 

I can put up with the noise but its annoying me so does anyone have any suggestions what to try next? 

 

Thanks.

I've got exactly the same issue but on the front offside wheel.

Sounds like similar symptoms...only starts after a few miles & does change when I turn left or right.

Brakes & pads were changed recently, but could be "budget" ones that are causing the problem?

Andrew

Check to make sure the console bushes aren't f*cked, that was what my problem was.  

You could polybush the whole of your car for like £180 or just the front for £95ish

 

Hope this helps

I had the front console bushes replaced which did improve the squeaking, but this was a different noise that I feel the op & myself are experiencing?

...it's more of a squeaking when the pads rub against the disc.

Perhaps a new set of discs & pads will sort it out?

Could also be the caliper on its way out? ????

Thanks for the replies guys, as Hodders said it is a definite friction between brake pad and disk.  Its just baffling me that it only happens after about 5 miles (could this possibly be to do with some heat expansion?). 

 

I will probably just put up with it for the moment as the garage has assured me that I'm not doing any lasting damage.  I will then try replacement pads as I read something last night about some pads suffering from 'hot spots' and 'bobbling'. 

 

These sort intermittent squeaks so annoying though!

Ive got the same problem only mine has been diagnosed as the wheel hub collapsing, however 48 pound from a breakers is fixing that !

I had the same thing.

 

My brake caliper was sticking due to the amount of crud and old brake dust (clearly not cleaned when fitting new disks etc)

 

Cleaned it all up with a wire brush and not heard a sound since