MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Thwop thwop thwop
Post by: stealthwolf on March 15, 2013, 07:43:24 pm

Noticed this in the past few days. When starting out from cold, at low speeds, I can here a thwop thwop sound. More noticeable at low speed - mainly if braking or coasting to a stop. Not noticeable once above 20mph or so. Had winter rims/tyres removed and have summer ones on but still present. Not noticed it after a few mins into the journey.

Any thoughts?

Title: Re: Thwop thwop thwop
Post by: Spadds on March 15, 2013, 08:49:30 pm

Suspect tyres mate, or brakes if the car has been stood? Or did you run over next doors cat??? :jumping:

Title: Re: Thwop thwop thwop
Post by: Top Cat on March 15, 2013, 10:38:28 pm

What brakes do you have and have you done anything to them lately.

Title: Re: Thwop thwop thwop
Post by: camfollower on March 15, 2013, 10:50:52 pm

Yeah, defo get the wheels and callys off for a good inspection :happy2:

Title: Re: Thwop thwop thwop
Post by: stealthwolf on March 16, 2013, 07:04:23 am

Nothing done to brakes recently. Vredestein/Monzas initially, now F1/Pescaras. Still get it at low speed in the cold.

Title: Re: Thwop thwop thwop
Post by: camfollower on March 17, 2013, 05:48:28 pm

Did you get to the bottom of it?

Just to throw some out there: Stone chips in tyre tread / brake dust shields catching slightly / wheel bearings / cv joint (split boot, is it leaking grease?)...

Title: Re: Thwop thwop thwop
Post by: stealthwolf on March 17, 2013, 09:27:38 pm

No and drove it this morn and seemed fine.  :chicken: