RichieXR2

Thanks for the replies everyone, just a wee update, I fitted TRW pads today and they have the rubber backing people talk about when they refer to genuine pads. Main thing is, the annoying rattle is gone and Mrs is happy!

Aye that makes sense I suppose, I think it’s a TRW caliper so makes sense to fit TRW pads. Grinding is away so presumably it was a bit of crap between the disc and dust shield.

Which front brake pads are folk using successfully? When I bought the car it had new front and rear discs and pads fitted (eicher front pads) which have always rattled. Took the car back and they basically fanny’d it up with some brake grease which worked for a while. This morning when braking in a car part I got a grinding noise like metal to metal of worn pads, the noise has went away after the initial braking however imo it’s time to sort what the dealer couldn’t. The pads are in decent condition apart from the rattle and have only done about 5k miles. The pad rattle seems to be a fairly common issue across the mk7 platform so I’m looking for opinions on pads that have worked for others. I have the 340mm 1LG brakes if it helps. cheers

Went and spoke to the seller today and the car has to go in next weekend (earliest I could do) and they’ll look it over. I was toying with chucking a set of pads in it but I shouldn’t have to. thanks for the replies.

It sounds heavier than a dust cover in person tbh. I’m heading back up close to where I bought it so I’ll take it back in and let him hear it tomorrow.

Picked up my 3rd Vrs last weekend and overall I’m really happy with it, this is my first mk3 fwiw. When we picked the car up I heard a rattle which I put down to a front drop link and as I will be lowering the car I wasn’t fussed as I’ll change the links at the same time as the springs. I’ve had a lie under the car today and the links seem fine. The rattle happens when going over rough ground or potholes but not softer bumps or speed bumps. There is also a knock when stopping in reverse as if the pads are moving upwards in the carrier. All pads and discs are new, pads are cheap eicher ones from euro by the looks of it. Is this an issue anyone has heard of before? I’ve had the knock in reverse before but not the rattle over bumps. I’ll try and attach a video and pic of the pad in the carrier. IMG_8804.MOV

I have a picture of my mate somewhere with his entire door off the car and upside down trying to retrieve a bolt and remove the broken glass. I’m not saying you should do this but it worked 😂

I'm wondering if anyone knows if the diameters of the tdi and petrol vrs exhausts are the same? im trying to sort a standard cat back to return my car to standard but can't find a petrol exhaust. I'd assume they are same but don't want to buy it and it doesn't fit. Cheers Richie.

That was the plan for now Bradh but the Mrs hid my glue, must have been sniffing it too much . I pushed the plug back on and it got me home but didn't have time to change it so will get glue/ change it tomorrow.

That's what I wasn't thinking too but you just never know. I've managed to push the plug back on to the pins so should be safe to drive back home. I'll fit the other one tonight. thanks for the reply.

Good morning. On my way to work this morning I threw up a code, p1531 which is the cam adjuster valve open circuit, I had a look and the plug is actually snapped off with the male part still in the female side. The question is, is it safe to drive like this? I will try connecting it back together first but if I can't I'll really need the car to get home. I have a second hand sensor off an engine that had top end oil issues (cam bearings) so may try swapping that in if there's no way particles could be blocking the valve.

I've broken cars before (had a big yard) and unless they are something special like vrs, gti, sti etc I wouldn't bother again as you end up with all the crap bits no one wants. Having said that some common cars break really well. Advertise honestly and take what you can get.

Anything is possible however I'd think you'd be FAR easier selling your car and buying something with a dsg already fitted.

I'm going stage 3 fairly soon and have 110k currently however I have fitted a load of new parts and the car is well looked after. I have a brand new k04 and injectors, all pipework will be new also. I'd have no issues at all going for a map with your mileage as long as the car is looked after and you follow any advice given by your chosen mapper.

Looking forward to this, subscribed.