neon3008

Hi all,

My front pads seem to be loose?


When manoeuvring i.e. 3 point turns ect I get a knocking noise from the pads when I brake. the outer pads seem to be slightly loose in the caliper, I have now changed the pads 3 times using genuine Skoda pads, the only thing that’s stops the knocking is copper grease on the back of the pads, but this only last a while as the grease thins out over time. There is no air in the system as I have bled the brakes and fitted new discs.


Any ideas guys?


(SKODAsuperb 1.9tdi 2005 AWX)

Supurbia

I've noticed the same thing, I greased mine but all this did was to soak the grip backing off the pads, sounds like I have a few empty bottles underneath on some roads.

rotodiesel

The usual cause of this is over-compressing the pad anti-rattle springs during fitting.

rotodiesel.

Supurbia

Not sure I fully follow that Roto, when fitting them you put a pad on each side of the carrier and slide the caliper over the top, tighten the bolts up and that's it.


Or do you mean we damage the spring in fitting the pads by effectively flattening them out in the process? I can't think of any other way to fit them though.

neon3008

Okay I have bought new springs and fitted as supurbia said but still the same problem any other possibilities anyone please? its really embarrassing as I am a taxi driver and people keep commenting on it?

alfredjohn

hi neon
i'am also a taxi driver with a superb.
had the same problem with pattern part pads.
less so with vw pads but still noticible when reversing
then dabbing brakes. it seems to go away after several k.

by the way just changed cheapo rears they have done 30 k
the original skoda pads only did 13 k.

so i use originals in front and pattern pads in rear.

john

rotodiesel

Another cause of pad rattles in the Teves calipers fitted to the front of the B5.5 is worn rubber slider bushes.

If the pins are not lubricated with silicone grease, the rubber picks up on the running surface of the pin and destroys the bush.

The OE (Textar) rear pads are very soft. What make were your longer-lasting replacements?

rotodiesel.

alfredjohn

i think the pads were "premium" brand cost about £15.
my mate runs with cheapos on his superb 90k + still on
original rear discs and our council are keen on them.
the only thing to remember is to bed the rear pads in
which is no problem to myself(couple of days running)
dont leave on handbrake on a 1 in4 hill after just fitting