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  • Brake noise; new discs and pads

    Hi all,

    Didn't know where to post this.

    I changed my front brakes on the weekend (brand new discs and pads) - I cleaned everything with a wire brush, brake cleaner etc, greased the guide pins, loktite on the caliper bolts but I have noticed a noise coming from the passenger side when in motion. I know it's hard to diagnose without hearing it, but was hoping someone could suggest what to look for. The noise is like a small squeal (not constant) and only when driving. When I apply the brakes lightly it goes away.

    Happy to pull it apart but would like to know if there's something specifically I should look out for. Would the guide pins potentially be the culprit? E.g. too much grease.

    Cheers.
    2000 Mk IV GTI


  • #2
    Take out pads and file all the edges of the pads slightly this may help noise go away..

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    • #3
      new pads need to bed in a bit.
      Driving around and using the brakes helps them to bed in and the noise should go away.
      My build thread here: 1.6 sr into 1.8T http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...-8t-63249.html

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      • #4
        Thanks grtuned for the suggestion, I'll try that and I'll also regrease the pins and ensure everything is all tight in there.

        Stan, brakes should be bedded in now - it's a different type of noise.
        2000 Mk IV GTI

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