Pete Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 When my front brakes are hot they squeal like . (Ask Lee R!!) Is there anything I can do Would grooved discs be better, as they will be a little cooler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlairM Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 sounds like you need some wd40 mate... nah, vented discs sound ok but you must be giving them a hard time if they're that hot?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 ive noticed this with mine when i give them some hammer and ive got grooved with performance pads. i was told to stop them squealling you have to take the pads off and sand the surface with some sand paper to get rid of the polished surface then just pop them back on and they will be fine. i havent yet been arsed to do this and im not sure if it works but if you have a go id like to here the results if there are any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul f Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 my front wheel sqeaks until i apply the brakes or turn the wheels more than 45 degrees has any body any idea what causes this? i have sprayed wd40 but that didn't solve the problem someboby help, i can't cope with it anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domswift Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 I had this problem, i posted a message about it a few weeks back, i got my GTI in march and there was a squeaky / whistley sound from the word go, it seems to have died down now somehow, suggesting that if there was something rubbing, its now worn away - which hasnt caused me any bother yet! how long have you had the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul f Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 i have had the sqeak for about 12 months ever since a local backstreet garage put new pads on it. its only recently started to get really noticable and its rather annoying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domswift Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 at first with mine i thought it was a wheel bearing as it seemed to be a sort of rolling whistley noise. i had it serviced and a rear wheel bearing was replaced but the sound is still there, it could well be the pads rubbing as ive seen that on other cars, tends to just go away but if it gets unbearable or your brakes start to go crap, get it looked over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gti steve Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 I had the same problem. Its the pads rubbing on the discs. New Pads and discs would stop this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul f Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 I had the same problem. Its the pads rubbing on the discs. New Pads and discs would stop this. i had them all replaced 12 months ago, and i haven't abused them so could this be dodgy pads and discs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelles Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 ive got it while braking with the focus....doesn't bother me, musics always too loud anyway to hear it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_wigster Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Might be that they've used the wrong pads! The garage that sold my my GTi fitted it with the wrong ones and although safe, they rattled over bumps. Is a common mistake I'm told as there are two very similar types of standard pads, one set have 'low brake' sensors built in and the other don't, just depends which your car should have... Took them 3 attempts to recognise they were wrong on mine! Wigster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djxl_da_beast Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 my front wheel sqeaks until i apply the brakes or turn the wheels more than 45 degrees has any body any idea what causes this? i have sprayed wd40 but that didn't solve the problem someboby help, i can't cope with it anymore Please tell me u didnt put WD40 on yr brake discs/pads Try putting some grease on the BACK of the pads where it touches the piston - this may sort it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 To stop them squealing........remove pads,and where the brake piston touches the pads add a smear of 'Copper grease' job done! Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 21, 2003 Author Share Posted May 21, 2003 Ah Al I'll try that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 that is always advised when fitting new padsa bit of copper slip is always a good thing and mucho recommendedyou could have the wrong size pads/discsToby has some new discs and they are grinding against the calipers or padshe keeps spraying wd40 on them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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