help please !!

1. Sisqo Established Member Joined: Mar 2007 Gloucestershire Posts: 1025 saxo VTR

   #1 11th March 2007, 16:38

   hi...just wondering if any1 would know how 2 help me. im having problems with my brakes. everytime i brake, the car does not brake smoothly it juders and squeeks and also when u get down 2 about 15-10 mph with the brakes still on there is a loud clicking noise.
   
   please reply ASAP
   
   thanks..dan
2. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

   #2 11th March 2007, 16:43

   My Disks and Pads are a month old and they still judder. Judder could be worn pads or warped disks. Take the wheel off and remove the disks/pads and check for any wear. Not sure about the clicking but you could stick the car on axle stands and spin the wheels to check where the clicking is coming from.
3. Sisqo Established Member Joined: Mar 2007 Gloucestershire Posts: 1025 saxo VTR

   #3 11th March 2007, 17:22

   i was told tht saxo also get sticky brake pistons quite often. was wonderin if this could have sumin 2 do wit it?
4. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

   #4 11th March 2007, 17:25

   Def a possibility yeah. My fiesta had a piston that completely siezed up. Only noticed when i got home in the dark and the disk was glowing red and propper smelling. Take the wheel off and sping the front wheels, you will know if a piston is sticking becuase your pad will wear down much faster.
5. Sisqo Established Member Joined: Mar 2007 Gloucestershire Posts: 1025 saxo VTR

   #5 11th March 2007, 17:33

   okay i will check. i did check the discs yesterday and all 4 are warped and the 1 disc was so much hotter than the others. wat discs do u think i should get dnt want any crap 1's lol. do u think any of this will sort out the clicking noise?
6. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

   #6 11th March 2007, 17:48

   If the disks are warped then get them replaced asap. Disk warpage occurs when the disks heat up so much that the metal bends out of shape. Just get the cheapest ones possible that fit you make of car. Internet prices are normally cheaper but by the time you have paid postage the difference is not that much. Try and avoid halford if you can becuase they are expensive. Ebay might be a cheaper option as well.
   
   Clicking noise is most likely the pads, which could have occured becuase disks are warped and it may have disaligned the pads.
7. laura_g Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2006 Tamworth Posts: 9581 VTR, RX8

   #7 11th March 2007, 18:50

   Yeah or motor world i got some there for bout £12 !