Annoying squeak.....

[Hornblowerracing]

My vRS has an annoying squeak, and I cannot for the life of me work out what it is.

 

I am not mechanically minded in the slightest but it appears to be when I am travelling at low (sub 40mph) speeds and sounds like the wheel could be scraping against something.

 

It does disappear when the brake pedal is pushed 9/10 times, but not always.

 

Brake pads potentially? Although these were replaced last year, maybe I have developed a lead foot......

 

Any help or hints of what to look for welcome.

[softscoop]

Sounds like rear brake pads sticking to the disc.

 

Do they feel hot?

 

Can be easily cured with calliper release springs

[Phil-E]

Sounds like the brakes.

 

Could be a build up of brake dust, stone stuck in the pad or seized brakes.

 

Phil

[Hornblowerracing]

Thanks for the speedy replies guys, will try and get out to the car on my lunch break and have a quick look.

 

I had read about the release springs, think I will order them anyway as it doesn't look like to much of a job to fit them.

[Hornblowerracing]

Pads seem okay, but brakes are very hot after driving.

 

Release springs it is!