Electronic handbrake - how loud is yours??

[Jerodequin]

Not sure if I never noticed it before or if mine has suddenly got a lot louder, but was wondering if anyone else can clearly hear their handbrake engaging when you park up and turn off the ignition? It's like a loud whirring noise - not sure if it's normal or if I should take the car in for a check at some point.

Is it just mine?

 

[Martinbanshee]

Yeah, you hear them sometimes

 

[SuddsD]

Yes it's pretty normal as the servos lock the discs in.

 

[Bristle Hound]

I have the same type handbrake on my current A4 & when it engages, I always think it sounds like the under carriage coming down when your on a airplane lol

Quite normal 'noises' buddy, no need to worry

 

[M1ke H]

As BH suggests - it sounds like aero hydraulics, similar to undercarriage or flaps.

Well mine does, anyway

 

[Jerodequin]

Thanks all, I think I've just had my music on loud enough to prevent me from hearing it until recently!

 

[smokeymike]

It's quite a reassuring noise actually - you know when you hear it that nothing is going to roll away!

 

[T-800]

And if it fails at least the DSG owners have the safety of the diff lock