squeeking/squeeling noise coming form car

[j0nb0y]

I have just bought a 52 plate Citroen C3 car. It is fine driving round town 30 to 40 mph, but on long runs when i go 40. 50. 60 mph there is a sqeeling noise that starts up. It is intermitant, but once started the longer I drive, it will continue even at lows speeds. I noticed last night that if I press the brake just a little bit,(not enough to slow down) the noise stops.

Any idea what it might be would be much appreciated.

T I A.

[eastern]

More than likely your fan belt, replace it with a new one and tension it correctly. There should be about 1/2" play when its at its correct tension.

[eastern]

Probably fan belt, replace it and check the tension is correct, about 1/2" play at correct tension

[jomifl]

If it starts quealing when you put your headlights on when stationary then it is the fanbelt tension.

[Hymie]

I doubt it is the fan belt slipping – if the brake pads are down to the metal, you might well get this effect due to the metal of the brake pads on the metal discs. Gently touching the brakes causes a change in pressure (over the brake pad area), so the noise (may) disappears.

Take the car to a garage to get the brake wear checked.

Or it could be due to the brake callipers not releasing fully – causing the brake pads to rub on the discs.

[j0nb0y]

thanks everyone- definately dont think it is the fan belt, more likely something to do with the brakes. So could well be the pads hymie. thanks again.

[chas2008]

some vehicles brake pads are designed to squeal when they get low, should be the 1st thing to look at.