MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: Nickyboy on May 22, 2010, 09:01:28 pm

Title: Squeaking/chirping noise, could be the brakes?
Post by: Nickyboy on May 22, 2010, 09:01:28 pm
Rear discs have a 2mm lip but pads have around 8mm left, but after i've been driving for a few minutes I hear a squeak/chirp from the car, not constant just about 3 times a second, could be the front or the back. Goes away when I tap the brakes, but when coming to a half there is a constant squeak.

Squeak goes when I turn left and louder when I turn right.

Guess it's the corrosion on the discs?

Cheers
Title: Re: Squeaking/chirping noise, could be the brakes?
Post by: Nickyboy on June 01, 2010, 01:04:12 pm
Any ideas?
Title: Re: Squeaking/chirping noise, could be the brakes?
Post by: Nickyboy on June 24, 2010, 06:21:03 pm
Had the front brakes blast cleaned, just like new, problem remains? Garage saying could be wheel bearing?
Title: Re: Squeaking/chirping noise, could be the brakes?
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on August 30, 2010, 03:54:15 pm
How old is the car, how many miles?

It could be a wheel bearing problem, however, I'd be more inclined to strip the rear caliper slides, clean and regrease with some appropriate rubber lubricant (either the genuine OEM stuff - G 052 150 A2, or sommat like Lockheed Rubberlube).

Also, remove discs, thoroughly clean mounting face on hub and inside of disc, apply a thin coat of anti-seize paste (ideally nickel based - but copper will suffice).  Finally, make sure pad back plates and hammer heads are also clean lubed with anti-seize.

Do all that - and your brakes will be quieter than a dead nuns chuff!
Title: Re: Squeaking/chirping noise, could be the brakes?
Post by: N!CK R on January 23, 2011, 02:04:15 pm
Did you ever find the solution to this problem? I'm sure I have the same problem on mine, seemed to become apparent after I had the tracking done on the car  :confused:
Title: Re: Squeaking/chirping noise, could be the brakes?
Post by: Nickyboy on April 01, 2011, 10:30:27 am
Went away after a while  :confused: