(S) An update of my brakes groaning.

I took the car into the dealer for the brake noise, in Reading. I was informed that he could do nothing for it, as they had replaced the brakes on another punto, to no joy. He said Fiat knew about this and where looking into it. Can anyone give me some help on what my rights are, I dont really feel that good, as the noise is really dreadful.

I love the car, but do not want fiat, to turn around later and say that I have further caused more damage by driving my car. So they will not repair it? If anyone can advice, I would be greatful.

get it in wrighting from the dealer, and signed by the head tech. then you will be fine.

Is the first point at http://www.fiatforum.com/grande-punt...-problems.html what you mean?

How can they possibly accuse you of that if they know about the problem and yet are incompetent enough to fix it? I wouldn't stress one second over it.

Rampage94- I got the dealer to write out what they had done, and got it stamped and signed by the servicing manager.
I wanted something in writing, he obliged.

luvduvs- First point, its the rear brakes, they already knew about it in the dealership. I had explained that it semed to be the back the noise was coming from.

I totally agree with you but it's so unnerving, when I am driving to hear that noise. I was wondering what my rights are i.e can I demand that they replace the brakes or replace my car. The only reason I ask, is my wife is pregnant with out first born due in May. She does not feel very safe in the car when she hears that noise.

Right ok i have the rear brake noise and have had new pades which made no difference have been told by my dealer i need new calapers which have been ordered will take a few weeks as have just been made in italy my dealer asures me this will fix the problem I have been asured they a perfectly safe to drive

Modified pads and damper kit cures the noise!

Shoppy just drive the car & stop worrying,your car is under warranty & the noise will do no harm except annoy you at traffic lights

Thanks for that, I am driving it and loving it. I will speak to the dealer about the modiied pads and dampers. See what they have to say. Ta for all the help and advice.

Theres a updated service news...either that or tell them to PM me

t ive got the brake thing too T....was in the dealership friday and they told me that they have had no service news thing at all....and il have to live with it

Get them to PM me

Called the dealer, theu have had some updates and new parts come in to resolve my groaning problem. Yeah result, howver hav eto wait 10 days before they can book teh car in for the job. I have alist of other stuff i am going to get them to sort out at the same time.

Best bet is to upgrade the brakes on the car with performance disks and pads esp if ur deciding to tune it up later but if u dont, still worth doing purly cos ur go through the standard brakes in no time, cos the car is amazing to drive.
I am thinking of doing it 2 mine cos tuned it up and looking to get Reddot. used them in the past on my Uno turbo and were great

Brakes are adequate for the car,infact the GP has good brakes that do not wear out quickly.

maybe but you can always get better ones and wont make a noise in reverse

Never had a problem with GP after mod pads/dampner kit fitted.Seems a waste of money to me,at least let first (original) set wear out first...still its your money to do as you please.