so when i went down to the dealership for my 50k service, he did a multi point inspection and noticed that the rear shocks were leaking and everything else was fine (brakes/tire-wear/tread et cetera).
His quote was $850 to replace the shocks (parts and labor) and also mention would include the wheel alignment that would be required
However, I have done my research and noticed the shocks and springs were not together and I can replace the shocks by itself without moving the springs, so I wouldn't be needing the wheel alignment and if i did it myself it would cost me $150 (I purchased the Koni oranges on TireRack).
In the meantime I was driving my GTI to commute to work and back while waiting for my shocks to get delivered and I heard a squeal when I brake slowly approaching zero vehicle speed. When I checked my rear brakes to my surprise I found this
I am surprised that the service guys did not notice that during the mutlipoint inspection. I am confused as to why the calipers are eating away the rotors. Could a failed suspension cause such a damage?
I did not check the extent of the damage on the inner side of the calipers?
Any troubleshooting tips?
His quote was $850 to replace the shocks (parts and labor) and also mention would include the wheel alignment that would be required
However, I have done my research and noticed the shocks and springs were not together and I can replace the shocks by itself without moving the springs, so I wouldn't be needing the wheel alignment and if i did it myself it would cost me $150 (I purchased the Koni oranges on TireRack).
In the meantime I was driving my GTI to commute to work and back while waiting for my shocks to get delivered and I heard a squeal when I brake slowly approaching zero vehicle speed. When I checked my rear brakes to my surprise I found this
I am surprised that the service guys did not notice that during the mutlipoint inspection. I am confused as to why the calipers are eating away the rotors. Could a failed suspension cause such a damage?
I did not check the extent of the damage on the inner side of the calipers?
Any troubleshooting tips?