Braking System

2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
195,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MUNIER
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Hi

I have a Golf IV 1.6, the brakes makes a hight pitch noise when applying brakes.
Feb 1, 2011 at 5:19 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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That is usually the sensor starting to tough the rotor.
There is a little steel arm that is on at least one if not both brake pads. When the pads need replacement, they start to touch the rotor and make a, "squealing" noise.
If you replace the pads soon, the rotors still might be within service limits. However, if you wait the squealing will turn into grinding and the rotors should be replaced.
I hope this helps.
Feb 19, 2011 at 8:48 AM
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