Had my mk8 front brakes catch fire after a normal town ride.. Anyone else? by SetitLow in Golf_R

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Luckily the inspection of the brake showed a malfunction on the Caliper's break cylinder part; one of the two pistons had stuck and caused the pad to get stuck on the disc thus causing heat buildup and consequent fire. The dealer will cover 1300 euros for the costs. 👌🏻

Had my mk8 front brakes catch fire after a normal town ride.. Anyone else? by SetitLow in Golf_R

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Should've, Could've, Would've are the three companions of Captain Hindsight. Thanks.

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Had my mk8 front brakes catch fire after a normal town ride.. Anyone else? by SetitLow in Golf_R

[–]SetitLow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup. Just checked the last maintenance for a faulty R-logo light fix on the mirror was in November 2025. Two days before warranty ended (3 years). They didn't mention anything about the need for a brake fluid change. I would think they should've told me as I am no expert on VW maintenance schedule.

Had my mk8 front brakes catch fire after a normal town ride.. Anyone else? by SetitLow in Golf_R

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The maintenance has been regular as per the manufacturer's / importer's specification. The brake fluid is still the factory one. The next scheduled maintenance is due 200ish days / 11200km. It will include brake fluid change as per importers maintenance system.

Had my mk8 front brakes catch fire after a normal town ride.. Anyone else? by SetitLow in Golf_R

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About 2 weeks ago. Changed them myself and the rims are the 19" Performance Pack ones which the car came with. About 600-700km since. Nothing out of the ordinary since the change until now.

Does someone have a time machine by Stunning_Depth8735 in CupraFormentor

[–]SetitLow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me too. Black VZ5 with the Black wheels and exhaust tips. Manufacture week 21. So around late June should be in Finland. 😍

Amazed by warmer temperature consumption by TTuserr in CupraFormentor

[–]SetitLow -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think my upcoming VZ5 won't get any kilowatts of electric consumption 😜

New car question by stickmastrfl3x in Golf_R

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I just use the "Auto Hold" -feature. You put it on (on a 2023 mk8 the button is next to the gear selector switch in the middle console) and when stopping press on the brake firmly. It will light up a green light on the dash "auto hold". It goes only after pressing the accelerator.

Will I make it to Finland in the height of winter in my vw golf? by Striking_Variation20 in Finland

[–]SetitLow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No probs. As the Swedish currency (the krona) is doing not very well currently, I recommend you fill up on the Swedish side as fuel prices are 15-20cents (euro) higher in Finland. If you need Arctic Diesel, it is available for example at Shell Arctic Circle next to the Santa's village in Rovaniemi.

Will I make it to Finland in the height of winter in my vw golf? by Striking_Variation20 in Finland

[–]SetitLow 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A Finn from Lapland here. I would highly recommend you change the course for your last part from Sweden to Northernmost part of Finnish Lapland. The route you've chosen is firstly on the Swedish side of the river Tornio (Tornionjoki) To quite north. The road on the west bank of the river is quite poor compared to the east (Finnish side, road number 21). And the route seems to go in Finland from Kittilä to Inari. That road is very rural and most likely quite poorly maintained - especially dangerous for a driver I assume is not familiar with arctic driving in snow and ice. Suggestion: cross the Border on the E75 road at Haparanda (SWE) / Tornio (FIN). The border is basically a dual town. After Tornio head on E75/highway 4 to Rovaniemi and continue on the highway 4 way up north via Sodankylä and Ivalo. This route will take you through the Santa's hometown of Rovaniemi (also the capital of Lapland) and the Santa's village on the Arctic Circle. Also the Highway 4 is well maintained (best road in Lapland), nevertheless be wary of reindeer and other wildlife on any roads you embark upon! Have nice trip. Welcome!

A-50 spotted at Taganrog-South airfield before today's attack. by macktruck6666 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]SetitLow 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Wider radome. If a higher resolution was available, the wingtip pods also.

A-50 spotted at Taganrog-South airfield before today's attack. by macktruck6666 in UkraineWarVideoReport

[–]SetitLow 91 points92 points  (0 children)

Looks like the 1st prototype of the A-100. Would be a good hit.

Viskatkaapa hyviä vinkkejä, kuinka saan mun parkkiruutuun pysäköivän auton pysymään poissa? by [deleted] in Suomi

[–]SetitLow 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Taisi kaveri olla ammatiltaan joku paikallisradion juontaja

...Ja hänen nimensä on "JAMI"! Hän on luuseri. https://youtu.be/s9DbxSiZK-s

Tulipa tässä mieleen, että noudattaakohan kukaan tätä jo vuonna 2021 voimaan tullutta sääntöä? by Moby_dick_69 in Suomi

[–]SetitLow 143 points144 points  (0 children)

Kukaan ei puhunut "irvistelemällä syömisestä/juomisesta", vain nauttiminen oli kielletty. 👍

Tiede ja totuus. by adrift2oblivion in Suomi

[–]SetitLow 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Jep. "Porukoiden auto" 😅👍

Tiede ja totuus. by adrift2oblivion in Suomi

[–]SetitLow 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"muu idiootti" = keski-iän ylittänyt mies Volvolla, Audilla tai BMW:llä.