Cold + Turn/Stop = Squeal

[Neejay]

I havent been able to see if it does it in the day time or not yet, but the last two nights when I got off from work (about 45 +/- degrees) at start up, after I stop and start accelerating, and when I turn theres this loud squeal like its a belt. I was thinking it was just cause its been colder than usual, but Im not too sure.

Its similar to Nismo31's problem, just a little different.

[nyckanny]

its the brakes, not the pad. but probably a caliper issue or rotor. loits of 240 brakes have that over time.

[Neejay]

its the brakes, not the pad. but probably a caliper issue or rotor. loits of 240 brakes have that over time.

I switched my brakes to JDM 180sx brakes from a front clip this shop had. I got new pads (carbon + something else = no brake dust). I hope its not something BAD.

Damn...no wonder it disappears when I speed up. Thanks, I'll have them checked out.

EDIT: But it happens at start up...? No moving at all...

Anyone else wanna take a shot?

[TakeNotes]

I get this too, if you check that one of the belts you'll see that they might be pretty well damaged. I was recommended to just replace the 3 belts and then the squealing would go away.

It's not the brakes since it happens when you come to a full stop/at start up... then simply goes away once you get moving.

[Florida240sx]

I get a squeal almost everytime I start my car up and it's under 70degrees. Lasts about 3 seconds. All my belts are fine. Been a year and they squealed last fall/winter also. think it's my AC

[Neejay]

I get a squeal almost everytime I start my car up and it's under 70degrees. Lasts about 3 seconds. All my belts are fine. Been a year and they squealed last fall/winter also. think it's my AC

How would it be the AC? And why does it only happen below certain temps?

[benemorius]

It's your power steering belt. Tighten it; replace it if necessary.

[Neejay]

It's your power steering belt. Tighten it; replace it if necessary.

I just bought all three...might as well. Im having them put on in the morning, I'll come back here and update.

[Darius]

Might want to check your power steering fluid too. If it's low, then it'll make a loud, high-pitched noise too.

[Neejay]

Yep, it was just the belt(s). Changed, and no more squeal.

[Bronze MFP]

My car used to squeal relly bad last winter, it ended up being the alternator belt. It was so loose I could see it vibrating around... I can't believe it didnt fall off.