What are the causes of brake noise in a Golf?
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Golf brake noise can be attributed to the following reasons: 1. Excessive wear of the brake pads. When the brakes are applied, the friction between the brake disc and the brake pads reaches the warning position of the pads, resulting in a sharp metallic noise. 2. Rust on the brake pads or brake disc. After prolonged parking in humid weather, dirt or rust can form on the brake disc and pads. Braking at this time can affect the friction due to the rust, causing noise. Applying the brakes several times can help eliminate the rust. 3. The vehicle has just had its brake pads replaced. The new components need some time to break in with the original parts, so initial use may result in noise due to insufficient break-in period.