Typical this would happen now

Taxi 219 · 07-05-2008, 18:09

This week is the last week before i get my MK2 Octy on Monday.
It has developed a brake bind on the N/S/F which has now turned into a Metalic grind.When i check the front pads they have about 1/4 inch left on them so i think its the n/s inner pad thats worn out.
Its only just had its 40K service and i reported the brakes were duff when i took it in.The note on the invoice is "no fault found".Trouble is i still have the ties on for the wheel trims which were put on when i had new tyres fitted.So they haven,t even taken the wheels off to check them.Its booked in tommorow to have the brakes done.Where do i stand here?
Do i tell them its there problem because they not take the wheels off to check them thoroughly?or will i have to pay for the work? Its still under warranty too and its only the N/S/F wearing quicker than O/S/F.

V666 VRS · 07-05-2008, 18:37

If it states on the invoice that the brakes were fine then you may have a case. If you bought the MK2 from the same garage then you will have an even bigger case as you will be able to get new/used sales involved.

Darren

Taxi 219 · 07-05-2008, 18:48

Yes the MK2 is from them too.Don,t want to stir trouble with them if i can help it because they are a great dealer and have helped me hugely.

DizMeisTa · 07-05-2008, 19:03

if they r that great they will help u more for your custom!!!

JohnRS · 08-05-2008, 08:44

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Originally Posted by Taxi 219

Yes the MK2 is from them too.Don,t want to stir trouble with them if i can help it because they are a great dealer and have helped me hugely.

As said if they are great they should be happy to help. What you gotta remember is your a paying customer so its in their best interests. Are you P/X the MK1, if so its up to them to sort out in both respectd then, they should of checked the breaks when asked.

cheezemonkhai · 08-05-2008, 11:28

To be fair the brakes could have been fine and then started to stick and worn through the pad.

They could easily put new cable ties on it too. If not they might have done a test drive and found the brakes to work ok.

Personally I'd have thrown a cheap set of GSF front pads on there myself. Are they the FSIII or the ATE 288mm callipers or another type?

FWIW do you deal with Jason?

Taxi 219 · 08-05-2008, 18:29

Had it done today.The fronts have all got 5mm left on them.The rears have gone down to the metal and totally fooked the discs as well

Spoke to the sales guy who is selling me the Mk2 and they are footing the bill for the repair at cost to them of course as they will have the car as of monday.I could have sworn it was the fronts.Good job i didn,t do it myself as i would have got the front pads and not the rears

Good result anyway and a very big thankyou to Meadens Skoda

KenONeill · 09-05-2008, 12:35

Not like rears for a TDi are a huge price anyway; I've got a bill for about £50 for parts for this job (worn out discs).

07-05-2008, 18:09	#1
Taxi 219 Get out the way Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 928	Typical this would happen now This week is the last week before i get my MK2 Octy on Monday. It has developed a brake bind on the N/S/F which has now turned into a Metalic grind.When i check the front pads they have about 1/4 inch left on them so i think its the n/s inner pad thats worn out. Its only just had its 40K service and i reported the brakes were duff when i took it in.The note on the invoice is "no fault found".Trouble is i still have the ties on for the wheel trims which were put on when i had new tyres fitted.So they haven,t even taken the wheels off to check them.Its booked in tommorow to have the brakes done.Where do i stand here? Do i tell them its there problem because they not take the wheels off to check them thoroughly?or will i have to pay for the work? Its still under warranty too and its only the N/S/F wearing quicker than O/S/F.

07-05-2008, 18:37	#2
V666 VRS Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 242	Re: Typical this would happen now If it states on the invoice that the brakes were fine then you may have a case. If you bought the MK2 from the same garage then you will have an even bigger case as you will be able to get new/used sales involved. Darren __________________ Octavia 2004 in Red. Now for sale http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/543161.htm Last edited by DGW; 08-05-2008 at 18:35. Reason: Redundant quote deleted.

07-05-2008, 18:48	#3
Taxi 219 Get out the way Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 928	Re: Typical this would happen now Yes the MK2 is from them too.Don,t want to stir trouble with them if i can help it because they are a great dealer and have helped me hugely.

07-05-2008, 19:03	#4
DizMeisTa Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Settle Posts: 92	Re: Typical this would happen now if they r that great they will help u more for your custom!!! __________________ ps3 id - DizMeisTa

08-05-2008, 11:28	#6
cheezemonkhai Mmm Weißbier Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,760	Re: Typical this would happen now To be fair the brakes could have been fine and then started to stick and worn through the pad. They could easily put new cable ties on it too. If not they might have done a test drive and found the brakes to work ok. Personally I'd have thrown a cheap set of GSF front pads on there myself. Are they the FSIII or the ATE 288mm callipers or another type? FWIW do you deal with Jason? __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

08-05-2008, 18:29	#7
Taxi 219 Get out the way Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 928	Re: Typical this would happen now Had it done today.The fronts have all got 5mm left on them.The rears have gone down to the metal and totally fooked the discs as well Spoke to the sales guy who is selling me the Mk2 and they are footing the bill for the repair at cost to them of course as they will have the car as of monday.I could have sworn it was the fronts.Good job i didn,t do it myself as i would have got the front pads and not the rearsGood result anyway and a very big thankyou to Meadens Skoda Last edited by DGW; 08-05-2008 at 18:36. Reason: Redundant quote deleted.

09-05-2008, 12:35	#8
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 8,310	Re: Typical this would happen now Not like rears for a TDi are a huge price anyway; I've got a bill for about £50 for parts for this job (worn out discs).

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