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Mk4 Golf Brakes not as they should be.

  • 08-08-2014 10:47pm
    #1
    bbsrs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 943 ✭✭✭


    Hi All,

    Bit of an issue my 2003 mk4 Gold 1.9tdi brakes. With the car switched off the brake pedal is rock hard as it should be. With the car engine running the pedal has a couple of inches movement but if I continue to apply foot pressure the pedal goes slowly all the way to the floor. The effectiveness of the brakes is not what it should be. It takes a lot longer to stop than our 99 golf tdi which did have a similar issue back in 2004 with stopping power but there was a VW recall for cracked brake servo pipes which cured the problem but I can't remember if the pedal went to the ground that time or got harder like when the engine isn't running. Any help appreciated.


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  • #2
    rusty_racer94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 866 ✭✭✭rusty_racer94


    Did you look at the servo pipes on this one? If you don't see any leaking fluid, then it could be your master cylinder that is leaking internally making your pedal sink slowly. If you are losing fluid, then look for leaks around the wheels and under the car, which would indicate a bad wheel cylinder or caliper. If that doesn't solve it, get someone to pump the brake pedal while you look around for leaks along the brake lines.


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