I had the pads and rotors changed on my 2000 A6 by my local import shop (no Audi dealer nearby). My car has the optional 8 pad brake pad setup on the front and the shop used OEM because of the brake pad setup. I presume they changed the sensor because that comes in the kit. I originally took the car in because the dashboard indicator light came on...no squeaking, no problems braking, not time to have the brakes changed mileage-wise --- just the dashboard light came on.
Well, now the right front brake squeaks - just the right front. It's really loud and obnoxious and occurs 80% of the time when braking. It's doing something else funny when braking but not consistently.
I've taken it back to the import shop three times and the squeaking problem has not been resolved. I need to know in what direction I need to go now. It's obvious the import shop either broke something, installed something wrong, or somehow caused this problem.
If anyone could give me an idea what to do now.
2006-08-24 07:13:52 · 4 answers · asked by vbrink 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Audi
They did the grease thing and three times is enough. I'm trying to figure what they did wrong so when I take it to the Audi dealer 80 miles away I sound halfway knowledgeable and don't have to take it back again and again and again...
2006-08-24 08:45:49 · update #1
They did nothing wrong. Noise is the biggest problem in the industry at this time. I hear it every day. Did they change your rotors? If not that could be your problem. Most brake noise is the pad moving a little when you push on the pedal. So if they left the old rotors on the new pad does not have the same groves as the rotor and the movement comes from the rotor and pad seating.
Also did you brake the pads in properly? The car should be driven slow with light brake pressure then come to a complete stop repeat this a couple of times then drive on the freeway for a few minutes slow down using the brakes lightly again for just a couple of seconds. Repeat this three or four times. Then for the next 500 miles or so do not do any hard braking. This gives the pads and rotors time to seat with each other.
Keep in mind that some brake noise will happen but it should not be real loud.
The something else funny is the car shaking a little, or a pulse in the brake pedal? This could be a bad rotor, or again if they used the old rotors the pads trying to seat.
2006-08-24 12:55:34 · answer #1 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If OEM pads where used, then probably the mechanic didn't apply any Anti-vibration spray or high temperature anti-seize grease. The noise comes from the pad mount (metal) rubbing up the against the caliper metal as well.
Its a a simple fix. All the mechanic has to do is remove the pad, spray or rub it with the grease. If he/she cant get rid of the squeak after 3 visits, its time to find a new mechanic.
Nick Zohrabi
2006-08-24 07:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by narbo73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sparkling the perimeters with rubbing alcohol or maybe window cleanser. Disconnect the brake cable and frustrating up the pads with some sandpaper. V brakes oftentimes do not want toed in. If that would not artwork have the trailing fringe of the pads contact the rim first.
2016-11-27 19:17:09 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geez! Go back to the shop and tell them! Make them test drive it to see themselves. They will attempt to fix this for free if they are reputable. If not, if they try to charge, sue them. But most likely they will just "rough up" your rotor with a file or sandpaper. That is a "quick fix", and should not be done, so watch them as they fix it. Do not wait too long to take it back, or they will then charge you. Do it right away.
2006-08-24 07:39:27 · answer #4 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋