Squeaking Brakes?

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:45 pm

Hey guys, I've noticed when I apply the brakes I hear a high pitched squeak for every 360 degree rotation of the wheels. Any idea what it could be?

dino · Post by **dino** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:57 pm

Have you checked them for wear and tear? When were they last replaced? Discs could be getting thin and warped, pads could be low....

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 3:01 pm

I haven't checked them in ages. How can I tell if the pads are worn? My MOT/Service was in March and I had my rear discs and pads replaced, so assuming the fronts were ok then.

My brakes have always been crap, planning on getting G60's before my next MOT/Service March next year.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:19 pm

Mouse_GTI wrote:How can I tell if the pads are worn?.

I've also wondered this.....

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:52 pm

Take the wheel off and check how much of the pad is left - obviously they wear down through use and if they're close to having 'nout left on them, its time to change!

Depends totally on your driving style but my pads last anything from 12-18 months?

Cheers

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 7:46 pm

is there any guidelines in measurements or anything like there is with tyre tread?

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 11:28 pm

Its all in the haynes manual. Ill dig out the specs when im awake lol

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 2:56 am

You would no if your pads are done because braking will become pretty pathetic and it will squeek throughout braking as the pad and disc hit metal to metal

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 12:54 pm

Dee-vub wrote:You would no if your pads are done because braking will become pretty pathetic and it will squeek throughout braking as the pad and disc hit metal to metal

i'd rather have a method of checking without it getting this far!! lol

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:12 pm

The only other time I have had squeaky brakes other than worn pads, was when one of my front discs became ever-so-slightly warped...

Mouse do you get any vibration (transmitted through the steering column) under braking?

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 7:52 pm

No vibrations at all

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 8:49 pm

Is the squeak constantly there no matter what speed? Could be a stone caught in the guard that stops water and debris from hitting the disc. Although a stone in there usually makes a hellish noise!

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 9:57 pm

Tell me about it, you'd know if it's a stone though.

As Si says, it's a hell of a noise!!