[Sugar79]

ive noticed that i get a knock sound when i press the footbrake, it seems to come from the front passenger side wheel and i can only hear it with the windows down.. The brakes dont judder or pull to the left or right when applied.. so i am a little puzzled as to what this could be.. anyone any ideas???

 

[PowerHorse]

I have a knock/clank when i apply the brake, was told i may have the wrong size pads fitted.

 

[aberdeentdi]

Do you notice it at all when going over a bump? Could be the roll bar bush......

 

[Sugar79]

i bought my pads from halfrauds and i checked 4/5 times that they were the right ones, my mate fitted them and they fitted ok...

my suspension makes noises anyway because of the daily abuse of speed bumps in my area so its hard to tell if its making the noise over a bump.

 

[PowerHorse]

Then maybe your caliper is moving when you apply brake   

 

[Paul G]

How about checking to see if the shims were fitted when the brake pads were last replaced. As these sit between the pad and the caliper if they weren't put back it would give an effect like this.

 

[matt747]

I get this as well; dealer had replaced discs/pads just before noise started.

 

[Sugar79]

How about checking to see if the shims were fitted when the brake pads were last replaced. As these sit between the pad and the caliper if they weren't put back it would give an effect like this.

what is a shim???? [:^)]

 

[Richard W]

It's nothing to worry about, the knock is the pad settling against the carrier as the brakes are applied. It will always happen to some degree and may not always be noticeable.

The pads are not 'the wrong size' they're simply a bit smaller so will move around more in the caliper. Anti-squeal shims won't stop the pad moving laterally either.

You've checked the right things, i.e. does the car pull to one side & are the pads worn out.

HTH

 

[Sugar79]

no it doesnt pull or judder and stops fine.. but i was just worried... it only comes from the passenger front wheel..

 

[vwtdi130]

I get the exact same thing, doesn't do it when you apply the brakes when im stationary, it started when i had my discs and pads changed

 

[Sugar79]

I get the exact same thing, doesn't do it when you apply the brakes when im stationary, it started when i had my discs and pads changed

yes i tested mine when stationary and it doesnt do it, but start moving then brake and there is the knock.. i had my pads changed back in the spring..

 

[darthmal86]

yea i've got that aswell. just given it in to fontain to get it checked out. Ill let you know the outcome once i find my bloody locking wheel nut key . they said it might be something to do with the brake pad springs or something?

 

[Malky]

Note to self: Don't buy brake pads from Halfrauds.

What's wrong with VW!! Brakes are erm important!!!

My mate bought the correct pads for his Primera to find they weren't even close to fitting. There guide was wrong!!

 

[Sugar79]

i had to buy them from halfrauds as iam poor at the mo while iam studing.. so i thought halfrauds brakes or no brakes at all... actually i dont think they were halfrauds own brand its the other one the stock i bought.... i think...

 

[darthmal86]

how much are the halfords one?? i got a set of mintex ones from the motorist discount centre for about ?20

 

[Gti Jazz Blue]

My rear pads came from Halfords as I had an issue with the originals and had to get a set in a hurry - they were Padgid pads though and described for the Golf IV and fit perfect.

 

[Sugar79]

how much are the halfords one?? i got a set of mintex ones from the motorist discount centre for about ?20

WHAT!! thats excellent... think i paid the same for the halfrauds pads

 

[darthmal86]

Got my car back from the service and they said a 'sterring gaitor clip' was missing which was replaced and now the noise has gone?

 

[Sugar79]

a steering gator clip??? never heard of that lol... how much did it cost??