Recent content by tonydwyer

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    Rubbing Brake

    i recently had the rear wheel bearing discs and pads changed on my A4Q. however, when the car is running along there is a squeaking noise from that wheel. if the handbrake is pulled up very slightly it stops. i've just had some copperslip put on the pads and it seemed to cure it for about 2 days...
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    steering rack

    well, had the tracking done and the steering wheel is now in place, but on one track rod end, the thread is fully out and the other side is completely wound in which leads me to believe the rack may of been attached in the wrong position. been told to wind them out evenly and take the steering...
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    steering rack

    have just had my steering rack replaced on my 97Q. mechanic has told me to drive the car for about 100 miles to bed in the rack and track rod ends before i need to have the tracking done. however, the steering wheel seems to be out by a quarter of a turn. once the tracking has been done, will...