[Vwdiesel] [VW-TDI] '01 Golf TDi binding rear brake

[Paul L Fisher]

That is how disc brakes work. When you apply the brakes, the pads squeeze
together. When you let go, the squeeze stops but the pads don't really
retract. They do move back but only a couple thousandths of an inch.


Paul L Fisher

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-----Original Message-----
From: VW-TDI at yahoogroups.com [mailto:VW-TDI at yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
Rolf Pechukas
Sent: Saturday, May 30, 2009 9:27 PM
To: VW-TDI at yahoogroups.com; vwdiesel at vwfans.com
Subject: [VW-TDI] '01 Golf TDi binding rear brake

hey all
update to a previous problem
I had a binding rear driver's side brake that ended up wearing thru  
the pad and metal on  metal scoring the disc
replaced pads couple weeks ago and everything seemed fine
but I now realize that brakes are still binding somewhat - wheel gets  
hot on long rides
Q: what would cause caliper NOT to retract when brake pedal is  
released? what's supposed to separat pads?
thanks
- Rolf in MA


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