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  1. T

    Rear caliper replacement

    Hi all, 2014 A3 rear right caliper was sticking on today. The wheel was extremely hot, and with it jacked up I couldn't turn it by hand. I could free the wheel off with a screwdriver, but every time the brake pedal was pressed it would seize again. This seems to me to be a classic case of a...
  2. M

    Odd creaking noise from passenger side rear brakes...

    I'm not sure how to describe it but the frequency of the creak is directly proportional to the road speed, it's not constant and slows as the car slows under braking. It sounds like it's something on the caliper/ wheel/ brake rotor scraping or squeaking against something else on one of those...
  3. MPH

    Audi A3 8L Brake System Edition 09.2001 2023-12-10

    Technical support data Anti-locking brake system Brakes, Brake mechanics Brakes, Brake hydraulics
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  4. 4

    Strange way of brakes bedding in

    Hello all, I replaced my brake discs and pads recently and something strange is happening. I bought Brembo extra drilled (rear) and dimpled (front) discs, and Zimmermann pads for both ends. I did a really thorough job, cleaned and inspected everything, degreased with brake cleaner multiple...
  5. M

    Ceramic discs

    Anyone who knows about ceramic discs on audi s8? I have a squeaking noise that appears when i brake. Anyone who knows some solutions for this?
  6. B

    Right Rear brake, no fluid

    So i bought an 06 A3 and have been doing the maintenance checks on it, after changing the pads, i went to bleed them (with power bleeder) all IAW bentley and the right rear has zero fluid coming out. Checked the bleeder nipple, caliper and whole line leading to the ABS and it is clear. Tried...
  7. Rjw76

    Where to use copper grease

    Hi all, I’m about to swap over my discs and pads on this car for the first time. It’s a job I’ve done multiple times on previous cars, but I took a quick look at YouTube just to reassure myself there won’t be any ’surprises’… on the video I watched, the guy applied copper grease to the joining...
  8. localknoxville

    Audi A5 brake caliper bracket bolts

    Hello I was planning on changing my front disc and pads but the 2 bolts (21mm) on the caliper bracket on the back were really tight I’m going to buy some penetration spray and a breaker bar to help but am I right in thinking passenger side push down and driver side push up to loosen?
  9. A

    Help with rotor size

    So I am going to be ordering some new front rotors for my 2007 a3 (3 door). It is quattro with the BWA engine. I have seen the brake disc size guide posted on here (https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/brake-disc-size-guide-list-oem-fit.179189/) and I have "1KJ" and "1LJ". I have found that...
  10. C

    Audi a4 2.0tdi glow plug flashing and esp & eml light on abs light intermittent

    Hi guys new here so not sure of this is the right place to post sorry if not. Just looking for any info or tips of anyone here has had the same issues. I bought the car Friday it drove ok no obvious knocking or banging and dash was clear. after the 73 mile trip home the GP light started to...
  11. Sharrison14

    Ceramic Brakes RS6

    Looking at buying an RS6 with ceramic brakes fitted. On close inspection, the discs appear to have loads of hairline cracks on them....? Is this standard or signs of a problem? Never had ceramics on anything before so they are new to me. Thanks in advance.
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    • brakes ceramic ceramic disks ceramic rs6 calipers rs6 rs6 brakes
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    • Forum: Handling
  12. kpm278

    New front brakes scraping sound

    Hi all My front discs started scoring and making a scraping sound when braking. Sound went away when warmed up. Removed pads and still some meat on them but discs were getting thin so replaced discs and pads with new items. Still getting scraping sound :/ I took a photo as they don’t look...
  13. Marc A

    S5 to RS5 (B9) brake conversion

    Hi all New to forum and new B9 S5 Sportback owner. Has anyone converted their B9 S5 front brakes to a RS5 kit? Any suggestions on best place to buy pre-owned (I'm on a budget) and fit around the East London area? AmD tuning has been recommended to me. I'm not very happy with the braking...
  14. FPSUsername

    The horrible pedals

    Does anybody else notice how bad the pedals are on the 8P? The clutch "engage" window is HUGE, and I often struggle to get a smooth start. I'm used to a short window like in the Toyota Yaris MK3 and the Mazda MX5 NA/NB. The brake feels spongy, with the first half doing nearly nothing (this...
  15. A

    Sportback Reyland brake upgrade (front & rear), size advice

    Hi all Finally getting around to upgrading the discs and would like some advice on potentially going for the big brake kit. My initial thoughts were to replace front and rear with just OEM sizes (370mm and 310mm). I'm sure this would still be marked difference over the stock discs, however...
  16. J

    The latest view on S4 Brake upgrades?

    Hi folks - I have 2015 S4, and am due to replace front and rear discs and pads.... I have in mind to do MRC SII in december... There’s tons of info on the forum! (Thank you!) But sometimes it’s hard to know what the current view is, I’ve avidly followed folks build threads in recent weeks...
  17. M

    Help Please Mysterious brake problem after pad replacement

    This is an absolute mystery to me and I would appreciate it if someone with an understanding of brake systems could give me a few tips. I had the front brake pads replaced on my A4 B8 2010 sedan and ever since the replacement the brake pedal felt a lot softer. I can press the brake pedal until...
  18. Asahi

    Brakes Overheating?

    Fitted new ATE discs & Bosch Pads week ago. The Passenger side has a discloured streak in comparison? I'm thinking contamination or overheating but I'm no expert. I wiped it with a tissue and brake cleaner. Tissue came off abit black, I thought brake dust but the other side didn't produce much...
  19. Asahi

    Wear problem with NEW Brakes

    Hi all, Yesterday I put new front discs and Pads on my car, my old ones judders and were below min thickness. After bedding them in this morning I noticed uneven wear. I then checked the old pads and it's the same story. Any idea? it doesn't look good to me. The passenger side isn't wearing...
  20. Asahi

    Brake Replacement?

    2004 B6 A4 1.9tdi Avant Sport 130bhp Hi all, Got no history of when the brakes were last changed. Been having shudder/judder when braking especially at speed or when going downhill. I'm sure it's coming from the front so going to replace discs+pads. Shame as the front discs look okay but must...
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