New Octy vRS: a couple of minor niggles (squeeky brakes and notchy reverse)

WayneH · 25-01-2005, 20:31

Hi All,

Having done just over 800 miles in my new vRS I am very, very pleased with it. However, I have got a couple of minor niggles that I wanted some advice on.

1. The brakes can tend to be very squeeky at slow speeds. This is noticeable even after a small journey and then parking up. Is this common? Or are the brakes not bedded in properly yet

2. I have found that engaging reverse is not always easy. Sometimes as I go into reverse I can only push the stick half way up and I hit some resistance. If I push harder it does go in. Normally though I will try 2-3 times (while releasing and repressing the clutch) and eventually it goes in smoothly.

Should I be concerned about either of these?

Cheers All

Lummox · 25-01-2005, 20:36

The gearbox will still be tight, usually takes a few thousand for things to loosen up.

If your stil having problems then ask your dealer to drain and refil the gearbox using the lighter oil that Skoda provide, this helps the oil get into the syncros and helps changing.

WayneH · 25-01-2005, 20:50

Cheers Ross. Having never had a new car before I was not sure whether the gearbox would need to loosen up or whether it should be smooth from day 1.

martyc · 25-01-2005, 21:05

63,000 on mine and the reverse gear is still stiff! Had a new clutch at 42,000!

Ricardo vRS · 25-01-2005, 21:50

I bought a new vRS Octy. I have done 6000 miles now and my brakes still squeek. The rear brakes are the problem and are particulary bad when applying the brakes when reversing. There is an interesting thread detailing this problem, where a member states that VW cars have had this problem. The solution was for the main dealer to fit some sort of weights the the rear calipers. I'm going to ask my Skoda dealer if they know of this fix.

WayneH · 25-01-2005, 23:13

Interesting. I did notice when I was cleaning the rear calipers at the weekend

that they are VW/Audi calipers, so I guess it's the same problem. And I have also noticed that it is worse when applying the brakes in reverse.

MisterGT · 26-01-2005, 13:59

Just to be contrary I have found the opposite to be true

Sitting at traffic lights, hand resting on gear lever in Neutral, go to set off and slightly too much pressure and we go backwards

I dont get any noise from my rear brakes , why am I different

SkodiRS · 26-01-2005, 14:20

I get the brake squeek only if I leave the car at night or I've just washed it....park it in the garage and alls fine.

Cars have feelings to you know.

WayneH · 27-01-2005, 22:03

The brakes definately squeek more when reversing at slow speed especially if going backwards downhill.

**mannyo** · 27-01-2005, 23:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterGT

Sitting at traffic lights, hand resting on gear lever in Neutral, go to set off and slightly too much pressure and we go backwards

Sounds like you have a problem with the spring in the selector mechanism. Do you need to push the gear selector down (1.5 - 2 inches) to get reverse or just apply sideways pressure. I have never managed to select reverse in error, even when making progress.

Mine now has 47k miles on, original clutch and original brakes. Selecting reverse sometimes requires lifting the clutch and pressing again before I can select the gear.

Lummox · 27-01-2005, 23:33

I have seen the little plastic guide break off on the gearlever so reverse can be selected without having to push the lever all the way to the side and down.

The lever has to be dropped down out of the bottom of the car and a new part fitted, bit of a labourous job.

boyced · 27-01-2005, 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ross Clarke

The gearbox will still be tight, usually takes a few thousand for things to loosen up.

I've noticed that when the car's cold selecting first gear is a bit stiff.

mellowyellow · 27-01-2005, 23:56

I think it's a VAG thing , have heard this a few times , although I don't personally have a problem with my Octy , I certainly did with my Vento VR6 .

MisterGT · 28-01-2005, 17:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by mannyo

Sounds like you have a problem with the spring in the selector mechanism. Do you need to push the gear selector down (1.5 - 2 inches) to get reverse or just apply sideways pressure.

Gear lever only needs to be pushed down around 3/4 inch and given a little sideways movement. Car is in for service on thursday and so will ask them to take a look at it, although to be honest I've kind of got used to it now

Skodacious · 28-01-2005, 17:48

Just to add my two pence worth...

My Octy vRS has now done almost 3000 miles and the brakes groan when going in reverse which is a bit alarming for passengers!!! They sometimes they squeal slightly when braking at slow sppeds too.

The gearbox is pretty notchy. I often have to try over and over to engage reverse and the other day, having left it in reverse on a hill, it seemed as if it was almost jammed in reverse

It sometimes doesn't want to go into 1st at traffic lights either - although putting it into 2nd and then moving it into 1st helps.

I put this all down to 'running in' and loosening up but maybe I am being too optimistic?!

I'm also waiting to see what comes of the modification being developed to sort out the brake squealing.

martyc · 28-01-2005, 23:17

It won't 'run in' believe me, I may be a 'newbie' here, but in a year I have done 43,000 in my VRS, so I reckon I might know a thing or two???? The gear selection and brake problem gets worse as the mileage goes up! Just traded mine in today and got a 53 plate with 6500 on it and the clutch/gearbox feels totally different! Get it looked at within its warranty is my advice!

Cheers.

WayneH · 30-01-2005, 17:42

Ok, I am going to give the dealer a call this week and get the following looked at:

1. The very squeeky rear brakes when reversing.
2. The notchy reverse.
3. The difficulty I am having with closing the boot.

Regarding No.1 can anyone tell me whether an anti-squeel kit is available for the Octy vRS rear brakes?

antatwork · 30-01-2005, 18:52

Seems as though we all have the same problems but to differing degree's.

I have done 5000 and it still does not like going into reverse, but all said and done when u r going forward and ripping up the tarmac leaving confused expressions on more expensive cars i think its a small niggle that i can live with.

WayneH · 30-01-2005, 19:16

Oh yeah, I am very, very pleased with the car

However, having paid lots of ££££ for my first new car I want to make every little thing works as it should

bjolly · 19-04-2005, 09:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by WayneH

Ok, I am going to give the dealer a call this week and get the following looked at:

1. The very squeeky rear brakes when reversing.
2. The notchy reverse.
3. The difficulty I am having with closing the boot.

Regarding No.1 can anyone tell me whether an anti-squeel kit is available for the Octy vRS rear brakes?

Hi There,

Please could you let me know how you get on with the dealer as i will use the same angle as you if you get sorted... my email is brianjolly111@hotmail.com

look fwd to your reply.

regds brian

boyced · 19-04-2005, 10:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by WayneH

1. The very squeeky rear brakes when reversing.

did anything get sorted?

WayneH · 22-04-2005, 23:22

Not yet!!

Took the car back to the dealer and demonstrated the problem with the brakes while dropping backwards down a slope. The service guy reckoned it was a problem with one of the rear calipers (which would make sense) but could not pinpoint which one. They ordered two new calipers, left and right. One came in within a week but the other was on back order and still has not come in - these parts were ordered over 6 weeks ago!

So currently, the car is booked to go back into the dealer on the 9th May as the other caliper should be there by then.

As for the gear selection problem. I have done just over 3000 miles now and it has improved slightly (or am I just getting used to it?) but it still does not feel right...

25-01-2005, 20:31	#1
WayneH Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 245 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Octy vRS: a couple of minor niggles (squeeky brakes and notchy reverse) Hi All, Having done just over 800 miles in my new vRS I am very, very pleased with it. However, I have got a couple of minor niggles that I wanted some advice on. 1. The brakes can tend to be very squeeky at slow speeds. This is noticeable even after a small journey and then parking up. Is this common? Or are the brakes not bedded in properly yet 2. I have found that engaging reverse is not always easy. Sometimes as I go into reverse I can only push the stick half way up and I hit some resistance. If I push harder it does go in. Normally though I will try 2-3 times (while releasing and repressing the clutch) and eventually it goes in smoothly. Should I be concerned about either of these? Cheers All __________________ 2005 Skoda Octavia vRS Hatchback - Black Magic Pearl

25-01-2005, 20:36	#2
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,319 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 738 Times in 620 Posts	The gearbox will still be tight, usually takes a few thousand for things to loosen up. If your stil having problems then ask your dealer to drain and refil the gearbox using the lighter oil that Skoda provide, this helps the oil get into the syncros and helps changing. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

25-01-2005, 20:50	#3
WayneH Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 245 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cheers Ross. Having never had a new car before I was not sure whether the gearbox would need to loosen up or whether it should be smooth from day 1. __________________ 2005 Skoda Octavia vRS Hatchback - Black Magic Pearl

25-01-2005, 23:13	#6
WayneH Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 245 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interesting. I did notice when I was cleaning the rear calipers at the weekend that they are VW/Audi calipers, so I guess it's the same problem. And I have also noticed that it is worse when applying the brakes in reverse. __________________ 2005 Skoda Octavia vRS Hatchback - Black Magic Pearl

26-01-2005, 14:20	#8
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	I get the brake squeek only if I leave the car at night or I've just washed it....park it in the garage and alls fine. Cars have feelings to you know. __________________ Adrian.

25-01-2005, 21:05	#4
martyc Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cleethorpes Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	63,000 on mine and the reverse gear is still stiff! Had a new clutch at 42,000!

25-01-2005, 21:50	#5
Ricardo vRS Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I bought a new vRS Octy. I have done 6000 miles now and my brakes still squeek. The rear brakes are the problem and are particulary bad when applying the brakes when reversing. There is an interesting thread detailing this problem, where a member states that VW cars have had this problem. The solution was for the main dealer to fit some sort of weights the the rear calipers. I'm going to ask my Skoda dealer if they know of this fix.

26-01-2005, 13:59	#7
MisterGT Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Okehampton Posts: 786 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Just to be contrary I have found the opposite to be true Sitting at traffic lights, hand resting on gear lever in Neutral, go to set off and slightly too much pressure and we go backwards I dont get any noise from my rear brakes , why am I different

27-01-2005, 22:03	#9
WayneH Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 245 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The brakes definately squeek more when reversing at slow speed especially if going backwards downhill. __________________ 2005 Skoda Octavia vRS Hatchback - Black Magic Pearl

27-01-2005, 23:33	#11
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,319 Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 738 Times in 620 Posts	I have seen the little plastic guide break off on the gearlever so reverse can be selected without having to push the lever all the way to the side and down. The lever has to be dropped down out of the bottom of the car and a new part fitted, bit of a labourous job. __________________ Unit 18 Automotive Services www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

27-01-2005, 23:56	#13
mellowyellow Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In the land of Stella . Posts: 2,378 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think it's a VAG thing , have heard this a few times , although I don't personally have a problem with my Octy , I certainly did with my Vento VR6 . __________________ See , the problem is that God gives men a brain and a penis , and only enough blood to run one at a time !

28-01-2005, 17:48	#15
Skodacious Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: East Anglia (Cambridge) Posts: 427 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just to add my two pence worth... My Octy vRS has now done almost 3000 miles and the brakes groan when going in reverse which is a bit alarming for passengers!!! They sometimes they squeal slightly when braking at slow sppeds too. The gearbox is pretty notchy. I often have to try over and over to engage reverse and the other day, having left it in reverse on a hill, it seemed as if it was almost jammed in reverse It sometimes doesn't want to go into 1st at traffic lights either - although putting it into 2nd and then moving it into 1st helps. I put this all down to 'running in' and loosening up but maybe I am being too optimistic?! I'm also waiting to see what comes of the modification being developed to sort out the brake squealing. __________________ 2004 Skoda Octavia vRS MK1 'The original and best' 2003 Peugeot 206 SW 1.1 LX 'It has a split tailgate!'

28-01-2005, 23:17	#16
martyc Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cleethorpes Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It won't 'run in' believe me, I may be a 'newbie' here, but in a year I have done 43,000 in my VRS, so I reckon I might know a thing or two???? The gear selection and brake problem gets worse as the mileage goes up! Just traded mine in today and got a 53 plate with 6500 on it and the clutch/gearbox feels totally different! Get it looked at within its warranty is my advice! Cheers.

30-01-2005, 17:42	#17
WayneH Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 245 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ok, I am going to give the dealer a call this week and get the following looked at: 1. The very squeeky rear brakes when reversing. 2. The notchy reverse. 3. The difficulty I am having with closing the boot. Regarding No.1 can anyone tell me whether an anti-squeel kit is available for the Octy vRS rear brakes? __________________ 2005 Skoda Octavia vRS Hatchback - Black Magic Pearl

30-01-2005, 18:52	#18
antatwork Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Telford Posts: 44 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Seems as though we all have the same problems but to differing degree's. I have done 5000 and it still does not like going into reverse, but all said and done when u r going forward and ripping up the tarmac leaving confused expressions on more expensive cars i think its a small niggle that i can live with.

30-01-2005, 19:16	#19
WayneH Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 245 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh yeah, I am very, very pleased with the car However, having paid lots of ££££ for my first new car I want to make every little thing works as it should __________________ 2005 Skoda Octavia vRS Hatchback - Black Magic Pearl

22-04-2005, 23:22	#22
WayneH Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 245 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not yet!! Took the car back to the dealer and demonstrated the problem with the brakes while dropping backwards down a slope. The service guy reckoned it was a problem with one of the rear calipers (which would make sense) but could not pinpoint which one. They ordered two new calipers, left and right. One came in within a week but the other was on back order and still has not come in - these parts were ordered over 6 weeks ago! So currently, the car is booked to go back into the dealer on the 9th May as the other caliper should be there by then. As for the gear selection problem. I have done just over 3000 miles now and it has improved slightly (or am I just getting used to it?) but it still does not feel right... __________________ 2005 Skoda Octavia vRS Hatchback - Black Magic Pearl

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