Clunking noise when reversing.

[Bruiser]

Hi there,

I have a 3 month old 1.4 SEL and have recently discovered a clunking noise in the brakes when i reverse. It is just one quick loud clunk when reversing quite sharply.

I am pretty worried about this as it is a brand new car and it should not be happening! . However I am going to contact Volkswagen and get it booked in straight away.

But does anyone have an idea what the cause of this is? or has anyone encountered a similar problem?

Thanks

Chris.

[NMavs]

Sounds like is proberby the brakes sticking too me mate

[Bruiser]

Sounds like is proberby the brakes sticking too me mate

This bad news or is it easily fixed?

cheers

[wolfie]

I doubt It's anything to worry about.

Every single Vdub I had owned with disc brakes on the back has done it. When brakes get wet, discs start to oxidise and pads "stick" to disks. As the car starts to move the brakes unstick there's a "Clunk" from the back, don't know why but it's always worse when reversing. By all means get it checked over it it worries you, but I'm sure it's just normal.

[NMavs]

Exactly as wolfie sed My past two Polo gti's did it buddy. New one hasnt, but thats about the only thing it hasnt done yet

[Bruiser]

I doubt It's anything to worry about.

Every single Vdub I had owned with disc brakes on the back has done it. When brakes get wet, discs start to oxidise and pads "stick" to disks. As the car starts to move the brakes unstick there's a "Clunk" from the back, don't know why but it's always worse when reversing. By all means get it checked over it it worries you, but I'm sure it's just normal.

Exactly as wolfie sed My past two Polo gti's did it buddy. New one hasnt, but thats about the only thing it hasnt done yet

Thanks for the feedback! much appreciated. I will probably get it checked over like you said wolfie just so i'm satisfied haha.

Cheers,

Chris

[wolfie]

Thanks for the feedback! much appreciated. I will probably get it checked over like you said wolfie just so i'm satisfied haha.

Cheers,
Chris

If you've got any doubts get it checked as it's your brakes. "Better safe than sorry" but I think you'll be fine.