clutch squeaks

[laur]

Hi all,i noticed a few weekes ago a squeak at cold starts I first thought it was a belt or something then I noticed it was only making noise when pressing the clutch pedal when releasing it goes away,the squeak is only present o few seconds,it will make the noise if I leave the car for about 8 hours,the clutch is not slipping or anything,car is 2001 audi a4 2.0 alt
Any ideas??many thanks

[yaman]

Sounds like a clutch-release-bearing starting to chirp.

Better to just live with it until it gets much worse, which
could take years.

Regards
Jim

[laur]

Many thanks for the quick reply,what are the symptoms of it getting much worse?and will this bearing be included in clutch kit?
Regards Laur

[yaman]

Many thanks for the quick reply,what are the symptoms of it getting much worse?and will this bearing be included in clutch kit?
Regards Laur

Most likely, it just starting to dry-up. When you get a distinctive drone, while
pressing the clutch-pedal, that's when the bearing is starting to collapse.

"Riding" the clutch can cause premature wear on the release bearing.

Are you sure its not just the nylon bushes, on the pedal, that are squeaking
and need greased?

Regards
Jim

[laur]

i only have the car for 3 months so i didn t get a chance to "ride" the clutch that much,it started making the squeak last month,it s a high pitch noise like an alternator belt slipping,and it is constant when i keep my foot on the clutch,is the bearing sold in clutch kits?as my clutch is a bit high and thinking of changing it in the future
regards laur

[yaman]

Yeah, the bearing is considered to be a part of a clutch-kit.

If its high-pitched, the end is nigh.

Regards
Jim

[laur]

Many thanks,when it goes it goes,will replace the whole kit,Regards laur