Brakes so damn sensitive..

[Sage]

Not a fan of the brakes on my 2.0 TDi.. far too sensitive.. is it just the way it is or does the computer controlled aspect have something to do with it? Is it adjustable? Can i pull a fuse to disable it?

Little help would be appreciated.

Thanks

[STV4SYT]

Buy some harder pads...

The stock ones are a lot softer than the standard pads found on most local cars.

[Sage]

really? nice one mate! i will do that!

[brad]

Not a fan of the brakes on my 2.0 TDi.. far too sensitive.. is it just the way it is or does the computer controlled aspect have something to do with it? Is it adjustable? Can i pull a fuse to disable it?

Little help would be appreciated.

Thanks

They don't seem sensitive to me (a bit slow to bite actually).

Re-calibrate the right foot maybe?

[KWICKS]

They are very grippy compared to say a Jap car for mine. But it is a typical modern VW trait. You will get used to it, and it is actually better once you do. Why buy a harder pad and impede braking performance so it is like what you are used to? Why not give yourself a chance to get used to better brakes. he GTI in our garage craps on our Liberty for braking performance.

[maca]

Coming from my Bora it took soo long to get used to.. But now I can't imagine having them any other way...

[Tim]

i noticed the same thing with my mk5. You do get used to it though. Now the brakes in other cars feel mushy

[Greg Roles]

They are indeed grabby, but after it saves your life a few times, you grow to love them! Something has to wear, and I'm afraid harder pads will cause increased rotor wear. Pads are a LOT cheaper...

[Logzy]

Yes, i also notice this the first time i drove a mk5.
Once you get used to it its ok.

[Paul_OH]

i noticed the same thing with my mk5. You do get used to it though. Now the brakes in other cars feel mushy

I'm with you Tim, I drive a lot of auto trans hire cars and have almost had a number of rear enders due to their being no 'bite'

[maca]

They are indeed grabby, but after it saves your life a few times, you grow to love them! Something has to wear, and I'm afraid harder pads will cause increased rotor wear. Pads are a LOT cheaper...

While yeah they're a little more touchy.. Sometimes they don't respond to the pressure you put and the ABS kicks in wayyy to early.. (From my experiences)

[mtaoz3]

Agreed, too touchy

I have to agree that the Golf brakes are over assisted. If all you drive is the Golf then yes, you do get accustomed to them. But, if you are like me and regularly jump from car to car, they are a pain. The fact is that they are no more powerful than other similar cars, its just that they require less leg effort. Jumping out of a Landcrusher, Dunnydoor or just about anything else into the Golf and applying even a reasonable pressure invites standing the car on its nose and being hit up the rear by the surprised driver following.
Give me a firmer, more progressive brake pedal every day.

[bazzle]

Pads that dont bite a quick are not necessarily harder. The friction properties may need a little bit more heat etc.
I changed mine on my R32 for Hawk ceramic for 2 reasons, mainly to reduce dust and to give a better progressive feel.

Bazzle

[G-rig]

Nothing wrong with my brakes.. i dont like brakes you have to press too hard like old/race cars, you just have to be smooth with the pedal (not stomp on it).

[POLARBEAR666]

I had a car suddenly stop in front today... I just moderately applied brakes no problem

The Ford XR8 behind me locked up a bit and the prado behind him nearly smashed into him.

Golf was not even chirping wheels at all.