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Sound coming from front wheel

  • 19-08-2025 01:47PM
    #1
    Sparky2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    Anyone know what this sound might be? It’s intermittent so wasn’t there when it was in for a service recently. Car is an ‘09 VW Golf

    thanks!

    https://on.soundcloud.com/BIoCZENB6NrWwfCLM2



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  • #2
    almostover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,499 ✭✭✭almostover


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058422246/sound-coming-from-front-wheel

    Something caught between the dust cover and brake disk? Or worn brake pads and a seized calliper that has them lightly rubbing the brake disk. I'm almost certain it's something rubbing on the brake disk anyway. Is the wheel that it's coming from warm/hot to touch after a decent length of driving?



  • #3
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,972 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    sounds like the brakes, pads worn or discs warped?



  • #4
    Sparky2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭Sparky2009


    I’ll check next time to see if the wheel is hot. Thanks.



  • #5
    Sparky2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭Sparky2009


    would the mechanic not have flagged worn brake pads during a full service?



  • #6
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,972 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Generally will only look them over quickly unless you specifically ask them to look at them.



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  • #7
    almostover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,499 ✭✭✭almostover


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123735992#Comment_123735992

    When was the full service done? On a car of that age seized calipers are not uncommon and can wear the pads very quickly.

    Post edited by almostover on


  • #8
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,231 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    Brake Pad Wear Indicator. Does the noise stop when you brake ? If so , then it's probably worn Pads.



  • #9
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,972 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    OH and the VW golfs I have had of that vintage always had a sticky caliper to be replaced :)



  • #10
    Sparky2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭Sparky2009


    Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Much appreciated. The service was yesterday. Other than the noise there hasn’t been any noticeable issues (brake, performance, etc.).



  • #11
    Orban6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 345 ✭✭Orban6


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123736638#Comment_123736638

    I've had many sticking callipers but no noise due to that. Noise was always the guard rubbing against the disc.



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  • #12
    User1998
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭User1998


    Heat shield. Give it a few bangs of a hammer if you can



  • #13
    Sparky2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭Sparky2009


    A hammer? daaaamn! You overestimate my ability to not break things! :)



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