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 Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 4:58 pm |
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Hi
On my GTi 180
When braking (more noticeable at higher speeds - above 30mph), the car vibrates - sorta like the feeling when the ABS kicks in. Doesn't happen on acceleration - just braking.
Any ideas what this could be? :/
there's plenty of life in the brake pads/discs + tyre pressures are ok.
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:00 pm |
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could it be warped discs. me mate had this on his old car and the discs were like brand new still
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:04 pm |
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Could be warped discs, wheels slightly wobbly.
Hard to say without seeing it!
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:06 pm |
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most probably warped discs due to the overheating at some point. with warped discs when you brake it feels like your pumping the pedal real fast, fixed with new discs and pads, having said that it wont do any harm to leave it if you can put up with the judder 
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:13 pm |
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new brake disc time
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 5:21 pm |
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i think someones been driving a bit faster and braking late
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:24 pm |
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| MrrNoName wrote: |
| it wont do any harm to leave it if you can put up with the judder |
Other than reduce your braking efficiency.
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Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 7:40 pm |
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i had this, got my wheel hub changed and its fine now
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Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2011 12:06 pm |
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cheers guys I'll get some new brakes fitted all round!
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 6:29 am |
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Joined: Sep 20, 2010
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Location: Sheffield
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If its a 180 there are mintex full kits on ebay for £60
MDK0191 is what you need.
Doing mine this weekend.
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:48 am |
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I found mintex pads were pretty crap tbh. EBC are very good but expensive.
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Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:53 am |
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Depends what mintex you get, the 1144s are normal road pads, the 1155s are slightly worse, or equal, when cold, but a lot better when warmed up as a 'fast road' pad.
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