I have new skoda Octavia III, 1.6 diesel, elegance model. Did someone experience noises from front wheels ( calipers)when pressing breaking pedal while driving??

I've got 2 opinions for now: first It's from main skoda workshop manager- he says "that's characteristic of car"- I did tests with him three others octavias from car park, and spot that noise

Second opinion is from independent car mechanic, who says it's kind of spring in caliper ( in that smal piston) which needs only bit grease.

First says it's infixable, second says it takes max 1hour to fix.

Did someone got something similar?

I had the same noise which dealer firstly couldn't reproduce, then said its normal noise...

It started to really annoy me as it actually sounded like the caliper piston itself was creaking and if there was a faulty part I wanted to get it replaced under warranty.

In the end I took the front pads out myself - The noise is the spring metal clip on the back of the inner pad which fits inside the caliper piston. A dab of Coppergrease on the contact points and it is silent as it should be. Very easy fix and dissapointing Skoda dealer couldn't fix it.

Edited 19 November, 201411 yr by classic

I have this issue on low speeds. especially when turning left.

There was no lubrication at all on any of the the front pads. What was happening on mine was the pads were sticking where they contact the calipers. When the brake is off the caliper piston retracts slightly, the pads stick in place and so when you press the brake the caliper piston moves against the spring clip which creaks/sqeaks until the piston contacts the back of the pad again.

For that reason if you pumped the brake pedal a few times the noise reduced or even stopped, also it would be worse after the car had stood for a while eg overnight.

Edited 19 November, 201411 yr by classic

Thanks for replying

Is any point to write a letter to skoda ire or skoda hq to highlight small issue which can be easly fixed, but dealers probably ****ed off it saying it is normal, instead of repairing- car it is under warranty?

Unfortunately today many mechanics, technicians or whatever job title they use do not know what to do if you can't plug a laptop in and be told which part needs replacing.

I am forced to use the dealer due to the warranty after that its diy or my trusted VAG specialist. If I thought complaining or writing a letter would help I would, but I suspect it would be a waste of time.

Thanks for replying

Is any point to write a letter to skoda ire or skoda hq to highlight small issue which can be easly fixed, but dealers probably ****ed off it saying it is normal, instead of repairing- car it is under warranty?

I don't think you should write a letter!

I had the same noise which dealer firstly couldn't reproduce, then said its normal noise...

It started to really annoy me as it actually sounded like the caliper piston itself was creaking and if there was a faulty part I wanted to get it replaced under warranty.

In the end I took the front pads out myself - The noise is the spring metal clip on the back of the inner pad which fits inside the caliper piston. A dab of Coppergrease on the contact points and it is silent as it should be. Very easy fix and dissapointing Skoda dealer couldn't fix it.

 

Could you post a picture of where exactly do you apply the grease?

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Its the metal clip on the back of the pads which creaks, but its caused by the pads sticking in calipers. Just remove pads, clean, grease contact points and refit. Its a straightforward (30minutes max) job for a mechanic. Don't take the brakes apart if you don't know what your doing.

Edited 23 November, 201411 yr by classic

I had this on the back brake on my vRS so when I put my winter wheels on I had the pads out clean them and put some copper grease on the the back of the pad and contact points and refitted them all good now

Spelling is 'squeaking', 'braking' and 'callipers'....and don't take it to the one who said it's 'infixable', I don't trust him.

Edited 23 November, 201411 yr by Gerrycan

Spelling is 'squeaking', 'braking' and 'callipers'....and don't take it to the one who said it's 'infixable', I don't trust him.

You are on the wrong forum dude ! You would be better off on BriScrabble.

For what its worth the spelling of caliper or calliper is debatable. The commonly used spelling in the automotive world is Caliper.

You are on the wrong forum dude ! You would be better off on BriScrabble.

For what its worth the spelling of caliper or calliper is debatable. The commonly used spelling in the automotive world is Caliper.[/quote

Noted. Thanks

You are on the wrong forum dude ! You would be better off on BriScrabble.

For what its worth the spelling of caliper or calliper is debatable. The commonly used spelling in the automotive world is Caliper.

My Post #7 was obviously too subtle!!!