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  • Control arm and calipers

    Hey guys,
    I got my GTI serviced last week at a dealer. They said that my aftermarket calipers (Alcon 4 pistons) touch the control arm at or near full steering lock. They could tell as there was a touch of red caliper paint on the control arm.
    Is this going to cause any problems? I still have the original brakes if I need to change them back.
    Any advice appreciated.
    Cheers
    Grant

  • #2
    How often do you use full lock at speed? Just don't use full lock.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Flaps View Post
      How often do you use full lock at speed?
      That's what I thought too. Probably only in driveways and when parking.

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      • #4
        Make sure the red paint is gone when you go through rego. If they can't see it's touching they won't ask you to take them off.

        Cheers

        Paul
        1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
        1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
        1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
        2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html

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        • #5
          Have you had a look at it yourself? If its barely touching then you should get away with it. But over time it may cause problems...

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Bubu View Post
            Have you had a look at it yourself? If its barely touching then you should get away with it. But over time it may cause problems...
            I'm gonna take the wheel off this week sometime so I'll have a look. I haven't felt or heard anything whilst driving so hopefully it barely touches. Plus the mechanic didn't seem too worried.

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