Symptoms of clutch going? Squeaking sound in front

[Danton J.A. Cardoso]

Patient A4 quattro with 2.8 30 Valve. 146,469 on the clock. 

Upon releasing clutch after an upshift there is slight vibration. Also, when car is off pedal has less effort than before when depressing.

As for the squeaking, happens on slow turns, like boat bumpers against a dock. Running snows with 15's. Never had this before. Winter has been mild, abnormal, for these parts.

Cheers!

Danton J. A. Cardoso