Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes

black vRS · 03-07-2006, 10:32

Hi,

Within the last 4-6 months my local Skoda main dealer has replaced the rear pads on my Octavia vRS. Since then when I reverse there is a mooing noise when I apply the brakes.

Mooing is a naf description I know, but one that Skoda Technical Support give to it. The initial suggestion from the dealer was to fit balance weights as done on the Fabia vRS, this has been vetoed by Skoda Technical Support as per their customer service notice CS/0506 dated 30th January 2006.

Has anyone experienced the same problem? Is there a solution? I am becoming increasingly p!ssed off with my main dealer and the lack of response from Skoda Technical Support.

Cheers

Neal

KABOOM · 03-07-2006, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by black vRS

Hi,

Within the last 4-6 months my local Skoda main dealer has replaced the rear pads on my Octavia vRS. Since then when I reverse there is a mooing noise when I apply the brakes.

Mooing is a naf description I know, but one that Skoda Technical Support give to it. The initial suggestion from the dealer was to fit balance weights as done on the Fabia vRS, this has been vetoed by Skoda Technical Support as per their customer service notice CS/0506 dated 30th January 2006.

Has anyone experienced the same problem? Is there a solution? I am becoming increasingly p!ssed off with my main dealer and the lack of response from Skoda Technical Support.

Cheers

Neal

Maybe this?

andy2407 · 03-07-2006, 10:40

I've just done a search for mooing - there are several threads on the subject, although its unclear whether there is a fix or not.
Clicky

black vRS · 03-07-2006, 11:06

Surprised there haven't been more comments about Milton Keynes and cows. Just to give some history...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A680104

It is still unclear if there is a fix and it would be helpful to know who to beat with a stick to find a solution!

black vRS · 18-08-2006, 11:21

Update...

Having sent an email to Skoda customer services, they have been busting their b@lls to help. An 'interim fix' was carried out by the dealers.

It is clear that not all dealers have been advised of this and if anyone has been having the same problem I recommend them to get in touch with Skoda customer services direct.

Terry G · 18-08-2006, 20:11

Neal,

I posted with regards to this (wake the neighbours) problem a little while back.
My dealer fitted the 'counterbalance' and it has sorted the problem. I have to say that it was only fitted about 3 weeks ago so it is early days, but hey... no mooing

mbcx4jrh · 18-08-2006, 21:16

Mine fitted a counterbalance. Mooing fixed.. but i now get an occaisonal (ie rare) squeal (mouse'ing?) from the brakes when gently braking going forwards slowly,...
But overall much better than the awful mooing!

matthewb · 18-08-2006, 22:24

my cat comes running to my house window to greet us when we arrive home ,its a custom to the mooing of my breaks when I park up.It is a bit emmbarasing when parking up in london as its so loud, I keep looking for parkings where I dont have to reverse park,or I reverse into parking so slow that I dont have to use the breaks,believe you me I feeeeeeeel the fustration!

black vRS · 22-08-2006, 08:07

Interesting! My dealer showed me a letter from Skoda customer services that specfically stated that the fitting of counter balances as per the Fabia vRS would not be covered under warrenty for the Octavia. Maybe they have fitted these and not told me!

Either way I keep getting 'phone calls from Skoda customer services asking me if I am still happy with my car, and i haven't paid for any of the work, bargain!

doolie · 15-09-2006, 11:24

Hmmmm... we picked up a 2005 Octy vRS last week and i notice it has this Mooing when reversing and braking. I'm glad in a way that it's a known issue - am going to take the car back to the dealer and point them in the direction of these counter weights

Car is still under manufacturers warranty and has only done 8000 miles

mbcx4jrh · 15-09-2006, 11:29

I had the mooing - and got the fix done..

However... I now have a squeaking when braking going forwards at slow speeds and all the time. Anyone knwo anythign about this?

Terry G · 15-09-2006, 20:12

Same for me! I'd stick to the mooing until Skoda sort a fix that works! the squeak is driving me mad

bf1 · 16-09-2006, 08:12

I had the fix done a few weeks ago and the mooing stopped but I started getting a squeal when braking in a forward direction. I still get this squealing and yesterday the mooing returned as well! I have spoken to Skoda again and they tell me they are on the case for another fix.

doolie · 18-09-2006, 16:05

well i've been to the dealer and they've ordered the bits for the rear brakes (weights) - will be 7-10 days. Will post back with how i get on, though by the comments above, i;ll have squeaking brakes to look forward to

black vRS · 19-09-2006, 07:48

Customer Services still keep 'phoning me to see if I am happy. Suggests to me that thay are acutely aware of the problem. It's still taken them nearly a year from the original letter to sort out a problem though!

On a separtate point the screen wash pump failed and the dealer wanted to charge me £85 + VAT to replace!!! Went and bought one myself and fitted in their car park! Much cheaper!

Sam Boy · 19-09-2006, 18:36

I cant believe this is a common problem!! When I reverse and braking to a stop , mine 'moo's' too! I jus hope my dealer can resolve the problem.....

Ant. · 23-09-2006, 21:27

A bit of an update here for you.

I took my car in 3 weeks ago to have the 'mooing' fix done, which was great! No more embarrassing reversing manoeuvres! Unfortunately after the fix was done, my car also started screeching when coming to a halt. And not just a small squeak squeak, this was a LOUD screech. It actually sounded like my disks were being scraped by pad made of nails!

Anyways, spoke to my Skoda garage here, and they advised me they may be able to fix the problem by refitting the brake pads! Took my car there Friday morning and 40 minutes later I had my car back minus the screechy brakes! Hoorah! Having noticed my dirty alloys had no finger print marks on them when they did the 'mooing' fix, I assume they didn't need to take the wheels off, or take the brakes apart to fit the weights.

So maybe getting the brake pads refitted is all that's needed?

dhmilton · 06-11-2006, 14:04

Do a google for the part number they seem to be fitting.

Nice to know that the VAG group learn from their mistakes....

Matt-VRS · 06-11-2006, 23:03

Where can we get the counterbalance things and are they expensive??

03-07-2006, 10:32	#1
black vRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes Hi, Within the last 4-6 months my local Skoda main dealer has replaced the rear pads on my Octavia vRS. Since then when I reverse there is a mooing noise when I apply the brakes. Mooing is a naf description I know, but one that Skoda Technical Support give to it. The initial suggestion from the dealer was to fit balance weights as done on the Fabia vRS, this has been vetoed by Skoda Technical Support as per their customer service notice CS/0506 dated 30th January 2006. Has anyone experienced the same problem? Is there a solution? I am becoming increasingly p!ssed off with my main dealer and the lack of response from Skoda Technical Support. Cheers Neal

03-07-2006, 10:40	#3
andy2407 Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 5,565 Thanks: 59 Thanked 220 Times in 178 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes I've just done a search for mooing - there are several threads on the subject, although its unclear whether there is a fix or not. Clicky __________________ The future's bright The future's mellow Now with a little zest of Washbrook added

18-08-2006, 11:21	#5
black vRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes Update... Having sent an email to Skoda customer services, they have been busting their b@lls to help. An 'interim fix' was carried out by the dealers. It is clear that not all dealers have been advised of this and if anyone has been having the same problem I recommend them to get in touch with Skoda customer services direct.

18-08-2006, 20:11	#6
Terry G Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fareham Posts: 370 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes Neal, I posted with regards to this (wake the neighbours) problem a little while back. My dealer fitted the 'counterbalance' and it has sorted the problem. I have to say that it was only fitted about 3 weeks ago so it is early days, but hey... no mooing

18-08-2006, 21:16	#7
mbcx4jrh Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes Mine fitted a counterbalance. Mooing fixed.. but i now get an occaisonal (ie rare) squeal (mouse'ing?) from the brakes when gently braking going forwards slowly,... But overall much better than the awful mooing!

18-08-2006, 22:24	#8
matthewb Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 32 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes my cat comes running to my house window to greet us when we arrive home ,its a custom to the mooing of my breaks when I park up.It is a bit emmbarasing when parking up in london as its so loud, I keep looking for parkings where I dont have to reverse park,or I reverse into parking so slow that I dont have to use the breaks,believe you me I feeeeeeeel the fustration!

22-08-2006, 08:07	#9
black vRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes Interesting! My dealer showed me a letter from Skoda customer services that specfically stated that the fitting of counter balances as per the Fabia vRS would not be covered under warrenty for the Octavia. Maybe they have fitted these and not told me! Either way I keep getting 'phone calls from Skoda customer services asking me if I am still happy with my car, and i haven't paid for any of the work, bargain! Last edited by black vRS; 22-08-2006 at 08:09.

15-09-2006, 11:24	#10
doolie Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes Hmmmm... we picked up a 2005 Octy vRS last week and i notice it has this Mooing when reversing and braking. I'm glad in a way that it's a known issue - am going to take the car back to the dealer and point them in the direction of these counter weights Car is still under manufacturers warranty and has only done 8000 miles

15-09-2006, 11:29	#11
mbcx4jrh Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes I had the mooing - and got the fix done.. However... I now have a squeaking when braking going forwards at slow speeds and all the time. Anyone knwo anythign about this?

15-09-2006, 20:12	#12
Terry G Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fareham Posts: 370 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes Same for me! I'd stick to the mooing until Skoda sort a fix that works! the squeak is driving me mad

16-09-2006, 08:12	#13
bf1 Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leicester Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes I had the fix done a few weeks ago and the mooing stopped but I started getting a squeal when braking in a forward direction. I still get this squealing and yesterday the mooing returned as well! I have spoken to Skoda again and they tell me they are on the case for another fix.

18-09-2006, 16:05	#14
doolie Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes well i've been to the dealer and they've ordered the bits for the rear brakes (weights) - will be 7-10 days. Will post back with how i get on, though by the comments above, i;ll have squeaking brakes to look forward to

19-09-2006, 07:48	#15
black vRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes Customer Services still keep 'phoning me to see if I am happy. Suggests to me that thay are acutely aware of the problem. It's still taken them nearly a year from the original letter to sort out a problem though! On a separtate point the screen wash pump failed and the dealer wanted to charge me £85 + VAT to replace!!! Went and bought one myself and fitted in their car park! Much cheaper!

19-09-2006, 18:36	#16
Sam Boy Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medways towns, Kent Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes I cant believe this is a common problem!! When I reverse and braking to a stop , mine 'moo's' too! I jus hope my dealer can resolve the problem.....

23-09-2006, 21:27	#17
Ant. Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tonbridge, Kent Posts: 544 Thanks: 72 Thanked 23 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes A bit of an update here for you. I took my car in 3 weeks ago to have the 'mooing' fix done, which was great! No more embarrassing reversing manoeuvres! Unfortunately after the fix was done, my car also started screeching when coming to a halt. And not just a small squeak squeak, this was a LOUD screech. It actually sounded like my disks were being scraped by pad made of nails! Anyways, spoke to my Skoda garage here, and they advised me they may be able to fix the problem by refitting the brake pads! Took my car there Friday morning and 40 minutes later I had my car back minus the screechy brakes! Hoorah! Having noticed my dirty alloys had no finger print marks on them when they did the 'mooing' fix, I assume they didn't need to take the wheels off, or take the brakes apart to fit the weights. So maybe getting the brake pads refitted is all that's needed? __________________ Ant Diamond Silver Octavia vRS

06-11-2006, 14:04	#18
dhmilton Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes Do a google for the part number they seem to be fitting. Nice to know that the VAG group learn from their mistakes....

06-11-2006, 23:03	#19
Matt-VRS Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mooing Noise from Rear Brakes Where can we get the counterbalance things and are they expensive??

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