First thing in the morning when I reverse up the drive I get this weird squeak high squeI thought it was the handbrake not clearing but it seems to be from the front of the car as it begins to move.

 

It seems to get better once warm. I realise this is a long shot but anyone had anything similar.

 

It only does it a low speeds like in slow moving traffic. Seems odd.

 

 

Not a squeak/squeal as such, but I sometimes get a metallic scraping sound from pulling away - took the car to Skoda to check it out (while it was still under warranty) - they said it was a small build up of rust on the brake discs that is a "natural occurence" if the car sits for any length of time.  I still get the sound occasionally, but it doesn't affect performance and the car's out of warranty now so I just shut the windows and turn the stereo up ;o)

Forgot to say, the "length of time" my car sits doing nothing is maximum of a few hours overnight or if I don't use it at weekends.

Thanks. It could be that but does not sound metallic. Like you warranty out so the kids screaming in the back drown it out. Only done 30k so maybe it will go one say the pads and discs are replaced. But not convinced its that. Thanks for your help.

Sounds like a squeaky auxiliary belt if the sound is present without the car actually moving.

Open the bonnet with the engine running and carefully pour a small amount of water from a cup on the outside of the moving belt.

If it stops squeaking you've found your culprit if not try the same again but aim for the inside ribbed surface of the belt, more difficult splashing technique.

If the belt is the problem, slowly pour a cup of hot water with a little washing up detergent over the affected surface whilst the engine is running.

Follow this up with a couple of cups of hot water to rinse.

Keep a listen on subsequent drives as the squeaking may indicate wear in the belt and not oil/dust contamination which will need addressed.

Have u checked the dust shields behind the discs they corrode easily and can also trap bits of debris between them and the disc. You did say it only happens when the car is cold and it disappears when it warms up so it's a good chance it's not that but worth a look!

Edited 28 November, 201312 yr by billywhiz040480

Sounds like a squeaky auxiliary belt if the sound is present without the car actually moving.

Open the bonnet with the engine running and carefully pour a small amount of water from a cup on the outside of the moving belt.

If it stops squeaking you've found your culprit if not try the same again but aim for the inside ribbed surface of the belt, more difficult splashing technique.

If the belt is the problem, slowly pour a cup of hot water with a little washing up detergent over the affected surface whilst the engine is running.

Follow this up with a couple of cups of hot water to rinse.

Keep a listen on subsequent drives as the squeaking may indicate wear in the belt and not oil/dust contamination which will need addressed.

 

Sorry it should have send when moving or pulling away when cold is the worst. Is the drive belt the cambelt? Bit dim sorry. Thanks for your help.

A binding front brake sounds likely then.

No a drive belt isn't a cambelt.

I mentioned auxiliary belt, it takes crankshaft rotation and distributes it to the coolant pump, power steering pump, alternator and air conditioning compressor for example.

Need to jack it up and try spinning the front wheels first thing in the morning. Hope it's not a dodgy caliper they are not cheap

OP - Definitely rusty brake discs. I would worry not.

Edited 28 November, 201312 yr by Bcc212