Rubbing Sound from front Disk brakes VW Jetta

Tiny
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Hi:
I recently had new Brake Disks and Pads replaced on my 1998 VW Jetta. The brakes are working very well but from time to time I hear a rubbing sound as the car comes nearly to a stop.
While riding at speed, there is no sound. Only after fully applying the brakes and coming to a near stop can you hear a rubbing sound that seems to correspond to the wheel rotation.
Could there be something loose? Something installed incorrectly that is rubbing?
Thanks,
Fred G.
Saturday, October 20th, 2007 AT 10:28 PM

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Tiny
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If it continues everyday then there's a problem upfront-take it back.

Could be rotors that have been improperly finished or brake parts not installed properly.
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Saturday, October 20th, 2007 AT 11:32 PM
Tiny
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It wouldn't hurt to have them looked at where you had the work done. Every so often I get a set of pads that I think are on the aggressive side and sound a little coarser than you would expect.
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Sunday, October 21st, 2007 AT 6:43 AM

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