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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: test_richie on 05 December 2008, 13:09

Title: squeaking breaks
Post by: test_richie on 05 December 2008, 13:09
Even before the weather started to get dam my breaks have started to squeak at low speed breaking.

Not had chance to book into VW yet, but has anyone else had this, and how did you sort it?
Title: Re: squeaking breaks
Post by: bacillus on 05 December 2008, 13:21
If it's not down to worn pads then do a few rapld 70mph to almost standstill without completely stopping.
That should deglaze your pads.
Title: Re: squeaking breaks
Post by: stealthwolf on 05 December 2008, 14:13
I think there was a thread here a whiles back.

Basically, they will tend to do this. Most people notice it in stop-start traffic. I notice it first thing in the morning as I'm eeking out of the garage and around the block of flats and onto the main road.
Title: Re: squeaking breaks
Post by: test_richie on 05 December 2008, 14:23
I don't think it will be to do with worn pads as the car has only done 5k

i will try some heavy breaking and see if that helps. The odd thing is tho it after a long trip it still does it.

Guess i will have to book it in to the dealers if the heavy breaking does not work
Title: Re: squeaking breaks
Post by: MAT ed30 on 05 December 2008, 14:56
you might have a stone stuck inbetween the disc and the splash gaurd at the back as i have had this happen twice now  :rolleyes: just gave them a prod it stones have fallen out
Title: Re: squeaking breaks
Post by: Anil on 05 December 2008, 17:47
i get this alot, and i sorted it out myself, in my case it was the brakes squeaking along the caliper, a quick brush down and add some copper grease oil and its sorted removing any dust and dirt.
Title: Re: squeaking breaks
Post by: JonnyG on 06 December 2008, 13:07
I'm on my 3rd Golf  :shocked: (2 Gti's and now an R32), and all have suffered the same squeaky brakes at low speed  :rolleyes:

Particularly noticeable on down ramps in mult-storey car parks when coming to stop.
Title: Re: squeaking breaks
Post by: AlanD on 06 December 2008, 13:32
I also had this when I first got the car. After about 2 months it just stopped . . . .
Title: Re: squeaking breaks
Post by: Gulfstream11 on 06 December 2008, 17:00
Mines just started doing it now after 4700 miles..Annoying.