Fabia groaning back brakes

bertJ · 24-06-2004, 20:34

I know this has been brought up before, but has anyone yet found a definite cure for groaning back brakes on a Fabia when reversing? Skoda dealers know all about the fault but seem unable to cure it. All they do is dismantle the rear disc brakes, clean them and put them back. The noise soon returns. It can get so bad that it frightens the onlookers in a car park! It certainly doesn't do a lot for Skoda's improved image.

flyingscot · 24-06-2004, 21:35

Never had a problem with rear discs at all. Are they warped? Do you sit with your foot on the brakes at the lights?

Lummox · 24-06-2004, 22:41

Tis a common one.

As mentioned before a mod kit with rubber dampers was available from Audi but the kit has since been discontinued.

I did notice however the other day whilst working on a VR6 Golf they also had the same rubber dampers fitted, looking into it again.

maffwilson · 27-06-2004, 00:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Clarke

Tis a common one.

Yes, my vRS Fabia has started sounding like a loud distorted foghorn when reversing in car-parks now. Never did it on the old Y reg TDi Fabia though - strange...

Off to dealer this week about it, any more advice/cure welcome though.

kenny · 27-06-2004, 12:24

yeah Gayles Fabia does this too. hopefully find a solution some how

24-06-2004, 20:34	#1
bertJ Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wirral, Merseyside Posts: 582 Thanks: 5 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Fabia groaning back brakes I know this has been brought up before, but has anyone yet found a definite cure for groaning back brakes on a Fabia when reversing? Skoda dealers know all about the fault but seem unable to cure it. All they do is dismantle the rear disc brakes, clean them and put them back. The noise soon returns. It can get so bad that it frightens the onlookers in a car park! It certainly doesn't do a lot for Skoda's improved image.

24-06-2004, 21:35	#2
flyingscot Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Jammed up on her majesties highways Posts: 2,249 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Never had a problem with rear discs at all. Are they warped? Do you sit with your foot on the brakes at the lights? __________________ Colin To come second is to be the first of the losers!

24-06-2004, 22:41	#3
Lummox Hairy Yeti Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 21,403 Thanks: 19 Thanked 573 Times in 501 Posts	Tis a common one. As mentioned before a mod kit with rubber dampers was available from Audi but the kit has since been discontinued. I did notice however the other day whilst working on a VR6 Golf they also had the same rubber dampers fitted, looking into it again. __________________ Unit 18 now open Servicing, repairs, modifications you name it we do it. Cupra console bushes at special price, PM for a very competitive quote.

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kenny Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,795 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	yeah Gayles Fabia does this too. hopefully find a solution some how __________________ Ive seen a lot of good things die and im in an over emotional way So please hand me the bottle I think im lonely now, and please give me direction I think the hurt has set in, and I don’t feel nothing

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