MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Teo10 on March 20, 2011, 10:04:10 am

Title: Squeeky Brakes!!!
Post by: Teo10 on March 20, 2011, 10:04:10 am

Just wondering if anyone else has had the same...

Nearly everytime I was breaking when going slow I was getting a really loud squeek when my foot was on the pedal... I took it to my local VAG specialists who checked the front disks and saw that they were wearing and needed replaced. So in I took my car and got new disks and pads for the front and I thought that would be it! But nope, still whenever I brake I get a really high pitched squeek.

It's one of these things that drive me insane!!

Has anyone else had the same problem and what could it be?!

Title: Re: Squeeky Brakes!!!
Post by: AlanD on March 20, 2011, 10:12:58 am

Its a common thing with the MK5.

Not really sure myself of a fix, mine does it time to time and Ive just learnt to live with it.

Title: Re: Squeeky Brakes!!!
Post by: johnboy07 on March 20, 2011, 10:19:30 am

you can try a couple of things which have always helped me
1. ensure there is some copper ease on the backs of the brake pads so when they move under light braking they dont squeak.
2. if that doesnt help take the brake pads off and file a very small amount off the top edge of the pad,

usually works for me :happy2:

Title: Re: Squeeky Brakes!!!
Post by: AlanD on March 20, 2011, 10:21:34 am

Ive found that WD40 usualy stops the breaks from squeaking . . . . .
 :grin:

Title: Re: Squeeky Brakes!!!
Post by: johnboy07 on March 20, 2011, 11:30:32 am

 :signLOL: cant say thats the best idea ive heard but if it works for you  :driver:

Title: Re: Squeeky Brakes!!!
Post by: Teo10 on March 21, 2011, 10:06:06 am

Thanks guys.

It's calmed down a bit now but no doubt be back when I get in my car after work today!