I have a creaking sound from the rear (somewhere in underbody) problem when stopping. I’m trying to figure out if it’s the same problem. I have not read anyone describing/replicating the problem like me so I wanted to ask. I’m dreading to go to the dealership, I want to do some homework before going.
I have a 2018 GTI SE mk7.5 with PP, USA version (if it makes any difference) with only 3500 miles on it.
The creaks happen when the car is coming to a stop and the weight shifts back to neutral position. Like any car when you apply brakes weight shifts forward towards the front wheel, then you come to a full stop it shifts back. (I’m not a mechanic but when it shifts back I am guessing shocks or suspension absorbs the movement do the car does not rock back and fort.)
There’s no brake noise whatsoever when I apply the brakes. There’s a creaking noise when the weight shifts back to neutral and rear.
This happens when the car is cold, not sure if it’s the brake or engine/fluid coldness, especially in the morning. When the car/brakes get warm the creaking is gone or unnoticeable. But I can still produce some creaking by releasing the brake a little and reapplying it, rocking the car hard. It is not normal to do that, I know, that’s not something I do normally while driving. The sound is mostly a creaking sound more than a clunky sound. I have to apply brakes really gently in the morning when coming to a stop to avoid this sound, which is annoying. It’s been getting better slowly as the car settles in but at 3500 miles it is still there.
In addition to that I hear similar suspension clunking noise people post hear when going over speed bumps, but that’s something I am kinda ok with. I don’t hear it when driving over rough roads.
I hope I described it clear enough. Does anyone experience the same here?