Brakes and main dealers

[Fisher2022]

Honestly, both of my mk7's did it sometimes and my mk8 does it too.

Not every time but quite often.

Always did, from new occasionally.

I'm sure other people will tell you the same...

The technician at VW Warrington didn't say that though

[fredgroves]

I honestly can't believe anyone who has driven a mk7 for any length of time hasn't experienced it...

[Dave1rs]

I get the loud clunk on my mk8 occasionally,just the brakes binding…quite normal I’d say.

[Yusee]

Mine will do that the morning after I’ve washed it. Almost always.

If you’ve not noticed a problem with the braking, honestly I wouldn’t worry about it.

I think if you feel there is a problem, you will have to give the supplying dealer opportunity to investigate.

I’ve had my car 3 years- and in that time have been wrongly advised to replace parts on 2 occasions- once i was advised I needed a new clutch ( and that it wasn’t covered under warranty)- when all that was required was gear linkage adjustment, and recently the dealer advised I needed 2 new tyres- I still haven’t been able to find the 2 “ cuts” that the technician found- and neither did the MOT tester I took it to immediately afterwards.


Could be misdiagnosis, could be difference opinion/ judgment- in truth, they are heavily incentivised to replace as much stuff as they can- so they often do so when work isn’t needed.

I wouldn’t trust them at all.

[darrent]

I honestly can't believe anyone who has driven a mk7 for any length of time hasn't experienced it...

Mine does it especially after a wash if I just leave it but sometimes does after it's been raining. Certainly seems more notceable than other autohandbrake cars I've had.

[joe6]

I honestly can't believe anyone who has driven a mk7 for any length of time hasn't experienced it...

Mine does it especially after a wash if I just leave it but sometimes does after it's been raining. Certainly seems more notceable than other autohandbrake cars I've had.

I have noticed this after a wash as well. Having a manual, I now put it in the garage and leave it in gear with the handbrake off. Not had the problem since.

[madstaff]

I honestly can't believe anyone who has driven a mk7 for any length of time hasn't experienced it...

Mine does it especially after a wash if I just leave it but sometimes does after it's been raining. Certainly seems more notceable than other autohandbrake cars I've had.

I have noticed this after a wash as well. Having a manual, I now put it in the garage and leave it in gear with the handbrake off. Not had the problem since.

Yep, same here, its just the disc rusting after a wash and sticking to the pads, every car with rear discs ive had has done it.
Should be ok if you rotate, read move the car, soon after a wash.
Problems can arise when you wash it and leave for an extended period of time where the "bond" becomes strong and could lead to damage, ie, the pad material being pulled off the backing plate, or the rust causes an area of the disc to become quite rusty where the pads been in contact and you may experience some judder.

[coolhandluke123]

I'm gonna be leaving mine parked up for 10 days in June. When I had a manual hand brake I would put the the car in gear and leave it off. I'm thinking I should put the DSG in P and switch the auto brake off. Any thoughts?

[willni]

I'm gonna be leaving mine parked up for 10 days in June. When I had a manual hand brake I would put the the car in gear and leave it off. I'm thinking I should put the DSG in P and switch the auto brake off. Any thoughts?

Bilt Hamber - Auto Mac at 5% strength helps stop brake discs from oxidising, I use it during washes and it does work and is safe for disc and pads, started to use if I know the car will sit for a few days at home with the recent salt on the roads as well.

If you're driving to the airport you'll be fine, unless it's right by the sea. Plus from memory I think I read on a post on here you should do Auto Brake then put the DSG into park so it's not resting on gearbox don't know why though, I'd always park in gear in a manual car and had no issues.

[sjw]

I'm gonna be leaving mine parked up for 10 days in June. When I had a manual hand brake I would put the the car in gear and leave it off. I'm thinking I should put the DSG in P and switch the auto brake off. Any thoughts?

That'll be fine if you're parked on flat ground. You don't want to stress the pin (?) in the gearbox.