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by BruceABZ
Wed Jan 31, 2018 12:21 am
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: B8 Brake debris
Replies: 4
Views: 2182

Re: B8 Brake debris

Currently VW standard parts
by BruceABZ
Tue Jan 30, 2018 6:45 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: B8 Brake debris
Replies: 4
Views: 2182

Re: B8 Brake debris

Speaking to the garage today, they said that the bevelled edge is to stop brake noise. Pity they still sound poo when first into the car. Still not happy with brake performance.
Has anybody got thoughts on aftermarket brakes? Any recommendations?
by BruceABZ
Tue Jan 30, 2018 6:41 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Stop Start control logic.
Replies: 9
Views: 3063

Re: Stop Start control logic.

Thanks for the reply, but the owners manual states a precondition for the stop start is a minimum engine temperature, but doesn't state what that minimum is. i can't understand why it would activate at freezing.
by BruceABZ
Tue Jan 30, 2018 3:07 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: Stop Start control logic.
Replies: 9
Views: 3063

Stop Start control logic.

Hello, When should the Stop/Start first kick in? I was always under the impression that it would be once the Engine was at normal running temperature.
The car is cutting out when it has only just drive 50 yards, on Icy cold mornings. Is this normal?
by BruceABZ
Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:45 pm
Forum: B8 Passat 2014 on
Topic: B8 Brake debris
Replies: 4
Views: 2182

B8 Brake debris

Hi guys, Last month I drove from Aberdeen down to Edinburgh, 130 miles. At the end of the journey the Brakes were sounding like they were down to the Metal. at 5,000 miles! It has been cold and the gritters had been out. It was dark when I left the car, but when I returned a week later I looked at t...