brake

  1. N

    Shaking while braking

    New Audi owner 2016 A6- got it from a used car dealer with 30k miles on it. Im noticing a shaking when im slowly applying brakes. The dealer replaced the rotors as it was considered to be a warped rotors issue but the issue is still persisting and really annoying. He told me to try driving for...
  2. G

    Brake Lights Warning, but working.

    I have this light on the dash but the brake lights work. What can I do ?
  3. Daniel Iversen

    986 Brake upgrade on B5, a few questions

    So, the thought of upgrading my front brakes with 986 calipers have start growing on me. I firstly found out that i would need some adapters and new lines with banjos in one end. Then as i start to research this upgrade a bit more, i read that people use the MKI TT Carriers 1J0 615 125 A where...
  4. 2

    [request] Brake bleed calliper procedure

    Anybody know the order to bleed the brakes? Thinking of flushing my brake fluid. Even better, anybody have a copy of the service manual :whistle2:
  5. SeoTFSI

    Facelift S3 Brakes upgrades

    Hi guys, Yestyerday I went to Monza circuit and i can definitely confirm that the stock brakes are very bad. After just one "fast" lap, they gave up and two slow laps were needed for cool down. Someone says that yellow pagid pads + goodridge brake lines + specific fluid are sufficent to solve...
  6. Uzzykhan

    Spraying Brake Calipers

    Im going to DIY spray my callipers either blue or red, my only questions are what ml can do I need and how many cans should I get? Also is it good to get a high temp clear coat too just to give it that final gloss look? Cheers
  7. E

    A3 handbrake & hold assist sticking

    I have a new A3, 3 weeks old and it's back in the garage. When car is stationary on take off, either using home assist or handbrake sticks badly and really slow to release, so much so that it cuts out: am now holding the car with foot brake. Service garage was shown issue on day of car drop off...
  8. Cheeks

    Brake disc size

    Can't seem to get a definite answer for this one unfortunately! I have a 1.6 A3 sport 2003 I've just bought some discs and pads all round, rear ones are fine but after looking online I've found that fronts come in different sizes for the A3... I bought 280mm but there's also a 256 one. Couple...
  9. Phenyl85

    Carbon brake cooling modification

    Hi guys, I just wanted to show you what I've been up to lately. I've made an carbon air scoop to provide the brakes with more air so they will be cooled better. Mainly the RS3 has this problem, but also the TTRS doesn't have the most perfect OEM brakes (understatement). In the pictures below...
  10. Phenyl85

    Carbon fiber brake cooling modification

    Hi guys, I just wanted to show you what I've been up to lately. I've made an carbon air scoop to provide the brakes with more air so they will be cooled better. Mainly the RS3 has this problem, but also the TTRS doesn't have the most perfect OEM brakes (understatement). In the pictures below...
  11. TheRotiCab

    B7 Cabriolet, Brakes knocking after changing pads

    Hi all, I changed my front pads the weekend just gone, I am getting a knock every time I apply pressure to the pedal, even if it is ever so slight that you are not braking it still knock, it also knocks over sharp bumps, it never did this before replacing the pads, I have ate calipers, first...
  12. M

    Maintained speed on incline?

    I have a 2012 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Sport (Sportback) and I have just got it a week ago. I recently noticed that sometimes, for instance in my car park when I am going up the levels, the car maintains its speed even if I am not pressing the gas pedal and the clutch is disengaged. I usually go up in...
  13. RAG

    Hissing From Drivers Footwell

    Hi, Hi have been reading a previous post in relation to this problem by rikkbb, great post and thanks for the info. However I was hoping that someone may be able to provide the following additional info?? How do I diagnose what component is failing? And where or how do I find the part number...