MKV R32 brake problems

[msandonato23]

Ive had some brake noise for quite some time now, rattling and popping when in reverse. Both in the front brakes. I noticed the anti rattle springs or clips whatever you call them were missing. I ordered two of them and installed. Now, even after a trip to VW to confirm i installed them properly, my pedal is extremely soft. I had all 4 brakes bled today and the problem still persists. Why would these clips cause my pedal to be soft if they're designed to be there in the first place?! help please!

 

[jshish23]

this might help...http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162467

 

[msandonato23]

:w00t:

 

[vipermoon64]

While we're talking about brakes, is it normal for R32s to have squeaking and singing brakes when coming to a complete stop applying minimal pressure, is it because the brakes are big or something? I know it's not because they're cold, because it's now happening all of the time and forever.

 

[msandonato23]

Yeah, a bit of squealing is normal right before coming to a complete stop. Mine have always done that too.

 

[jshish23]

While we're talking about brakes, is it normal for R32s to have squeaking and singing brakes when coming to a complete stop applying minimal pressure, is it because the brakes are big or something? I know it's not because they're cold, because it's now happening all of the time and forever.

It's just the brakes saying, 'why the fuck is this car so heavy?!':23:

 

[vipermoon64]

Yeah, a bit of squealing is normal right before coming to a complete stop. Mine have always done that too.

I would have thought that too, but it just started happening and seems to get louder the more I drive. Just trying to get some good info before I get ripped off at a dealer :thumbdown:

 

[bazzle]

Safely....... perform a couple of hard stops from about 50mph and drive to let brakes cool down.
This will recoat the transfer layer onto the disk and clean the pads.

Bazzle

 

[vipermoon64]

Safely....... perform a couple of hard stops from about 50mph and drive to let brakes cool down.
This will recoat the transfer layer onto the disk and clean the pads.

Bazzle

Makes sense. I will try it, thanks. Just gotta find a good place for it...

 

[zevion]

It's just the brakes saying, 'why the fuck is this car so heavy?!':23:

LOL And mine also say, "and why the fuck you going so fast bro"