Front brake pads and discs on a 2014 VW Golf in Louth

Vehicle: 2014 Volkswagen Golf (Diesel)Town: Louth · Service: Brakes · Date: 2026-04-02Time on site: 1 hour 30 minutes · Price: from £215What the customer reportedCustomer reported a high-pitched squeal under light braking, worse when cold. No vibration through the pedal.What Drova foundFront pads worn to 2mm with lipped discs. Rears measured 5mm and within spec. No caliper sticking or fluid issues.Work carried out

Front brake pads replaced (OE-quality)

Front brake discs replaced (OE-quality)

Caliper slide pins cleaned and re-greased

Brake fluid level checked and topped

Bedded-in test drive completed

OutcomeSqueal eliminated, braking feel restored. Customer covered for parts and labour under Drova's 12-month guarantee.

Booked online the night before, Luke turned up at work in the morning, all done by lunch.

Mark P., Louth

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