Just came home to the Golf after 2 months of sitting in the cold.

c17chief

Veteran Member
Joined
Sep 9, 2010
Location
NJ
TDI
2011 Golf 2dr
Fired right up and ran smooth right off the bat. Brakes on the other hand is a different story. Rotors were rusted up as expected, and of course expected some grinding noise from them untill they are worn back smooth. What the car did that I wasnt expecting was all 4 wheels click loudly when hitting the brakes...almost like something is hitting the spokes of the wheels. Seems to be getting better as the rotors clean off, but I have never heard that sound from any previous cars. From what I can tell nothing is actually hitting the wheels or anything, thus I have no idea what the clicking noise is other then something with the brakes.
 

MayorDJQ

Top Post Dawg
Joined
Dec 4, 2001
Location
Williamstown, Mass
TDI
'10 Golf 2dr 6m, sold.
The caliper sliders are probably rusty also. It may be a good idea to pull the wheels off and inspect/clean/lubricate the calipers.

Also, be careful next time it rains. If the rotors/pads get glazed, you may get fade in wet weather.
 
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