MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: madhoose on January 03, 2014, 11:01:58 am

Title: Front brakes sticking / Binding
Post by: madhoose on January 03, 2014, 11:01:58 am

Hi,

My front brakes have started to bind on.  I've had them stripped down and cleaned, but the issue has returned.

Also the front drivers side wheel is really hard to turn when Jacked up, whereas the passenger side spins quite freely.

Any ideas what causes this, is it a common problem with the mk5?

Title: Re: Front brakes sticking / Binding
Post by: doylebros on January 03, 2014, 07:20:42 pm

Common problem for the calipers to fail - seal kits available for less £20 but doesn't include the piston.

http://www.partscats.info/volkswagen/en/?i=cat_vag_models&brand=vw&number=1714&set=1731&ein=2008&f=625&hauptgr=1234567890&hg=6&grf=061525409&bf=61530&hgug=615&ug=15&parent_id=2859511

You need to know what make of caliper you've got fitted before ordering!