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Offline Jogon

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Have my pads ran out of steam???
« on: September 21, 2011, 10:37:08 pm »
Hi my golf has made some funny noises today , only after braking I have heard a rattling noise that seems to be coming from my front nearside wheel ??? Had a quick look tonight in the dark with a torch but can see nothing obvious.  It only happens about 10 meters after stopping and soon disappears. I've had the car 2 years and put 30k on it and haven't changed the discs and pads so I'm guessing I need some fresh metal ?? Is there any check that simple me could do to see if I do ???
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Re: Have my pads ran out of steam???
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2011, 10:41:20 pm »
If you look at the pads at an angle (depending on the wheels you have of course) you should be able to just view the pads......otherwise, just pop a wheel off.

If the are REALLY bad and worn (when cold) just feel the disc with your finger, leave it too long and the pads with mark/score the discs.
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