15mm Spacers - grinding sound and brakes locking

[Richard K]

Hi all,

Slight problem today hat I hope someone may be able to help with...

I have a 2013 S5, with OEM 19" alloys, lowered with H&R OE springs (not the "Sports").

Today I put 15mm spacers on the front wheels and when I took to drive off the brakes were fully locked on and I had to give it a fairly heavy right foot to get the brakes to release. I've now only driven it 30 metres as the front wheels are making a horrible grinding /scraping sound.

Any ideas please?!

 

[desertstorm]

How long are the bolts you have used for the spacers ?. I suspect they are too long and the bolts are catching on the hub. You may find the ends of the bolts are damaged so they may be difficult to remove.

 

[Richard K]

Oh good thought! I'll measure the bolts now. How long should they be? I'll have a look in the morning and see if I can see them sticking through.

These are the spacers:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/301600910382