98 VW GOLF GL... UPDATED...STILL NEED HELP!!!

First off, thanks for reading because I am going insane with this car.

I bought this car in March 09 for $2600 with 100,000 miles. I probably sound like a dumbass for paying that much now. Anyway...

I didn't have this problem as soon as I got the car, but I still do now.

Right front brake pretty much locks after 10-15 mins of driving - usually stop and go traffic. When I'm shifting and the brake locks, I pretty much can't go as fast as I'm supposed to. It almost halts the car in a way. When it's locked/stuck... it's like it drastically slows the car when I take my foot off the peddle. My Dad noticed on the left rotor that there is a bolt/screw in the rotor, he assumes to hold it in place. On the right side, it is missing. I went to VW they gave me part # N 106 483 01... and apparently it is the wrong one. I went ahead and took my car to the mechanic to have the caliper changed and he said that bolt is probably nothing. Well, I got my car back today and the brakes still lock/stick. I'm not sure if there is a different part I should have or if it is something else causing this. It sure feels like the caliper or something locking because when it does, as I go to take off... I can hear grinding on that side.

If anyone can please give me some info. I would greatly appreciate it.. I am going nuts with this car and am starting to regret buying it. Someone please
help!!

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Alrighty, I guess I'll post again with this problem..... I've had things replaced.

I took it to a shop and had the caliper changed - DIDN'T HELP IT.

Today, I took it back and they replaced the brake hose. - DIDN'T HELP IT.

I drove it around for like 20-25 minutes today, seemed fine at first.. I guess wrong!!! It decided to lock up.. The peddle gets completely hard and when I take off I can hear the grinding of the caliper being stuck.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Any help? Anything? This car is going to kill me at a very young age. I have already spent about $400 having those changed along with a serpentine belt. I am going nuts!!

By the way, I have only had the car since March of this year and I contaxcted the seller... and of course he tells me.. "We *never* had problems with the brakes and you actually got a good deal on the car" I paid 2600 for this car with 99,000 miles on it and these problems came about. Good deal, ha, I think not!!

Last edited by Krystina77 on Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:17 pm; edited 1 time in total

Hello,

VERY IMPORTANT Run from a mechanic who tells you a missing bolt on a caliper is unimportant. I wish I could use a big red marker. DO YOU UNDERSTAND THAT THIS ALLEGED MECHANIC has given you advice that might kill you???
Worse than that you may Kill someone else. PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE COMPETENT HELP YOU My private e mail is daemdaem2yahoo. com If I can not help you there are a couple of knowledgeable folks that can. Allan

The bolt goes into the rotor. It holds the rotor to the hub - every mechanic I have asked has said that the bolt is not necessary because when the tire goes on, the lug nuts hold it in place. I am still having issues with this... and I have changed the caliper and brake hose.