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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Pimpster on 29 December 2003, 13:18

Title: Whats that noise?
Post by: Pimpster on 29 December 2003, 13:18

I've got a funny noise coming from under my car.

It happens when i release the handbrake and start to move after the car has been standing.

Now i think its the Handbrake cable or the brakes sticking which isnt a major issue.

However up to now it has only happened when i used it in the morning after a night standing. Today though i was in work 3 hours, came out and used the car and it did it again. Seems a bit strange to get sticking brakes after 3 hours standing.

Anyone got any ideas?? ???

Title: Re:Whats that noise?
Post by: kniterider on 29 December 2003, 13:31

my mk2 makes moise when reversing after being parked for a couple of hours think its a comon thing on mk2 for the rear calipers to seize dunno about the mk3 im sure golfvr6 will let yas knows when he gets on!! ;D

Title: Re:Whats that noise?
Post by: golfvr6 on 29 December 2003, 14:56

Jack the car up and check the handbrake operation. Also dismantle the brakes on both sides and make sure the pads are moving freely. Put a bit of copper grease on the back of the pads and the carriers.

Title: Re:Whats that noise?
Post by: golfvr6 on 29 December 2003, 14:57

I got a pair of brand new mk3 calipers with new seal kits. If u want them you can come round and make me an offer  ;)

Title: Re:Whats that noise?
Post by: Omar on 29 December 2003, 15:08

.......I get the same thing with mine when left over night. Its a really loud whine/squeel when I reverse. Soon goes tho.

Title: Re:Whats that noise?
Post by: Pimpster on 29 December 2003, 16:07

erm, great advice VR6 but i'm a lazy bugger and cant be arsed. also i'm about as good at technical stuff as Christopher Reeve is at moonwalking.

 As such what will happen if i just leave it?

Title: Re:Whats that noise?
Post by: golfvr6 on 30 December 2003, 09:21

If the calipers are binding badly then the discs will get kaned.

Title: Re:Whats that noise?
Post by: Omar on 30 December 2003, 10:04

......sensible advice. I'll get mine booked in soon as poss then, unless you fancy a bit of extra cash VR6??
 :)

Title: Re:Whats that noise?
Post by: golfvr6 on 30 December 2003, 10:40

yeah mate, bring it up, i'll have a look.

Title: Re:Whats that noise?
Post by: Omar on 30 December 2003, 11:15

cool!!

....I'll mail you via the instant messages.


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