Volkswagen Golf Mk 5 - Brake Pedal Issue

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Sat 21 Nov 2015 06:00
Volkswagen Golf Mk 5 - Brake Pedal Issue - challenger54

Vehicle was taken to local Vw dealership for handbrake issue 3rd visit as on 9 notches. New cables were fitted 6 months ago. Transpired not only had the calipers failed but the rear discs and pads required replacing.Before the visit the brake pedal had a short travel before the brakes engaged.

Have been back twice to the garage and road tested and still there is too much travel.They have bled the brakes 4 times and before road test 2 they stated the brakes were OK.Incientally the front discs and pads were changed this year also by VW. The service manager is now involved.

The master tech has now stated there is travel in the pedal and I have suggested the following possible issues. Servo vacum pump ABS or master cylinder. He has said to the vacum pump sevo and ABS but thinks that the cylinder needs inspection.Anyone experienced similar issues?

Thank you

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Sat 21 Nov 2015 08:16
Volkswagen Golf Mk 5 - Brake Pedal Issue - Bolt

what do you call too much travel on the pedal?,its normal for that to happen when new pads are fitted due to caliper pistons being pushed/screwed back into calipers, ie they need time to re`adjust that will cause more travel on the pedal

question is whats the braking power like,is it as good,better,or worse than before,unless pedal travel is almost down to the floor, it doesnt sound like there is anything wrong

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