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squeaky brakes

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#1 ·
After using the brakes (fairly) hard my wheels start squeaking at low speeds. E.g After slowing down/stopping at lights there is a squeaking sound when driving in first and second gear... A bit embarassing. It seems to pass after a while, but then return when I stop again.

Does anyone have any ideas what it is, or whether I need to change my brakes? I've heard that the standard GTV brakes tend to warp, so I don't know if there's anything better out there...

Thanks

P.S This is my first post, great site BTW :)
 
#2 ·
Welcome to the Forum.

That squealing is the pads remaining in light contact with the discs.

I'd look at the pads to make sure they're not on their last legs. With a worn pad the caliper piston is quite extended and that makes it less likely to ease back when you take the brakes off. The light contact causes the pad to glaze (the surface material gets cooked rather than getting scraped away) and that makes it "stick" to the disc metal, causing the squealing.

Another possibility is that the caliper piston cannot retract freely, usually caused by sticking caliper pins (rust or gunge). Take the pins out and check their condition. A rubdown with emery paper and some white grease should sort those).

Finally, there may be some "anti-squeal" springs on the pads. These fade after years of never being replaced so it may be worth bunging new ones in there, to restore the full springy force.

Ralf S.
 
#5 ·
Thanks for your help, I will check these issues (and for mice :rolleyes: )

It'll be good to get sorted...starting to be put off using the brakes, which is not good!

I have attempted to attach photos, not sure they are going to work, something about the jpeg format. Will keep trying, if not...

Ben
 
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