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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: CSB-GTi on 12 October 2007, 19:07

Title: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: CSB-GTi on 12 October 2007, 19:07
Recently changed pads all round on my GTi, the pads have been well bedded in although the rears were a little sticky. I am now getting a vibration and a grinding sound back through the brake pedal when a small amount of pressure is applied or light braking, if a heavier pressure is applied it is fine.

The system has been bled and the braking fluid level is fine.

Anyone experienced this before?

cheers
Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: Pete Taylor on 20 October 2007, 14:06
If you didn't change the discs then it could well be the new pads bedding themselves into the shape of the old discs. If you've been a right numpty then maybe you put one the the pads on the inside the wrong way round!
Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: CSB-GTi on 30 November 2007, 16:14
Hi All,

FYI, this turned out to be a broken ABS ring which is part of the Hub assembly.
all fixed!


Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: Pete Taylor on 30 November 2007, 16:16
and your ABS was still working?
Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: Len on 30 November 2007, 16:30
Couldnt have been could it! he didnt mention the ABS light, but then somebody has probably taken the bulb out! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: Pete Taylor on 30 November 2007, 16:31
Well if it doesn't come on for 3 seconds when you switch the ignition on then there's definately something wrong..
Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: G60GTI16V on 02 December 2007, 14:15
sometimes when i start mine from cold there is a 5 sec vibrating sound (i can also feel it through the floor) coming from behind the dash or bulkhead, anyone know what this might be my car is a 8v completely standard.
many thanks
dan
Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: Pete Taylor on 03 December 2007, 11:02
If you park the car up a kerb or at an angle it's probably the exhaust knocking. A rubber gone or a mount broken
Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: G60GTI16V on 03 December 2007, 13:41
no its nothing like that, (i am quite mechanical) it sound like some sort of motor or something just going brrrrrrrr for about 5 secs its quite a strong noise, movement to be exhaust ect. only happens sometimes when started from cold/after parked up for the night.
many thanks
dan
Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: Pete Taylor on 03 December 2007, 15:54
Sticking starter?
Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: G60GTI16V on 07 December 2007, 22:34
No i would know what that sounds like. Have not had time to look really will do tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: G60GTI16V on 11 December 2007, 23:00
Tonight i braked quite hard and skided a little i felt the abs kick in then after this happend the light stayed on for the rest of the journey home. Turn the car off then on again then there was no abs light on.. :huh:
Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: Mikester on 11 December 2007, 23:17
Hmmm faulty sensor maybe? Mine came on after i plained on some water, now its on permantly. Broken sensor.

You need to VAG.com, see if there is any faults. If not. Look up the sensor change thread to show you how to test your sesnors.

Failing that, pump? or i dunno...
Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: G60GTI16V on 11 December 2007, 23:21
thanks dude
Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: Mikester on 11 December 2007, 23:25
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=57396.0

Try the multi meter bit on this to test them all if you dont have VAG.com
Title: Re: RE:ABS / Brake problem
Post by: jimmybryan on 02 November 2013, 15:28
I know this is a old thread but worth a try before starting a new thread. I`ve also been getting a vibration/clicking noise from brake pedal/bulkhead area when braking lightly usually just after start up. Also sometimes when almost at a stop it will brake harder than needed (i`m sure the abs is kicking in as i can feel it through pedal)it does this when my abs light is not on yet when the light is on it seems ok. Also the vibration/clicking noise happens when light is either on or off,From what i`ve read im guessing abs ring for the vibration clicking noise and  brake load sensor valve for the unpredictable braking whilst travelling slowly.(less than 10mph)
Forgot to say its a mk3 Gti 2.0 8v 1996, Any help muchly appreciated as i imagine driving might get a little tricky soon as we get some ice on the road! :undecided: