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[Sbarrie1992]

Took the car down to my mechanic today (because I am a noob at everything to do with cars) and he had a look at the pads and said that they have worn down so he says he can replace the pads (and discs only if needed) on saturday been using the mechanic for a year with the polo and my brothers used him since he started driving so i trust the guy's word hopefully won't be squeaking through glasgow city centre after sat lol

 

Thanks for the posts tho!

 

p.s knockhill without squeaking... yaaay lol 

[Neil]

Took the car down to my mechanic today (because I am a noob at everything to do with cars) and he had a look at the pads and said that they have worn down so he says he can replace the pads (and discs only if needed) on saturday been using the mechanic for a year with the polo and my brothers used him since he started driving so i trust the guy's word hopefully won't be squeaking through glasgow city centre after sat lol

 

Thanks for the posts tho!

 

p.s knockhill without squeaking... yaaay lol 

 

Cool, glad to hear this.  The braking system on the car is THE most important system. Better to be safe then through a wall. 

 

@Sbarrie1992 add your name to the list on the thread for me. 

[Sbarrie1992]

Depends who's wall... but yeah should have the car back soon!

[Sbarrie1992]

@Neil @dazep2

 

Got new pads and discs and the squeaking has gone. Thanks very much for the replies

 

Only issue now is that the mechanic obviously has tightened the handbrake but forgot to put the plastic trim around the handbrake back on properly leaving a small gap which just annoys me because it's all supposed to sit flush I assume this will be an easy fix? Remove 2 screws at the back, push into place, replace screws?  20150510_022936.jpg   122.41K   0 downloads

 

 

[Neil]

Im not 100% on how he made that fit. But yes. As you say. It should be rhat easy to fix.

[Sbarrie1992]

Me either, the screws are in place and the other side is fitted correctly so... i was a bit suprised lol 

[Sbarrie1992]

Fixed it, easy peasy. went to the mechanic to get the car and ended up costing 340 for 4 discs and pads + apparently my calliper was seized not sure which one. Quite a pain wasn't expecting the backs to be needing done since i bought the car 6 months ago and had them replaced. Was planning to get a Type R spoiler and roof done in time for knockhill but ill be going as standard as possible now lol >.<

[Neil]

Fixed it, easy peasy. went to the mechanic to get the car and ended up costing 340 for 4 discs and pads + apparently my calliper was seized not sure which one. Quite a pain wasn't expecting the backs to be needing done since i bought the car 6 months ago and had them replaced. Was planning to get a Type R spoiler and roof done in time for knockhill but ill be going as standard as possible now lol >.<

 

perhaps the sticking calliper has caused the rears to wear. It is a common issue with EP Callipers.