To avoid potential brake problems, RB Auto Service advises that you bring your Audi to our shop every 12,000 miles for a brake inspection. This gives us the opportunity to replace parts that are wearing out and replenish the brake fluid if it needs it. If your Audi is doing any of the following things, had to our shop right away because it is having brake problems.
Burning Odors Coming From the Brakes
You should have your Audi towed to our shop if you can smell burning odors coming from the brakes. These odors, plus squealing sounds, indicate that the brake system is overheating. Once the brake system reaches a certain temperature, it will no longer work.
Changes in the Brake Pedal Feel
Another sign that your brake system needs attention is changes in how the brake pedal feels when you press down on it. If it starts to feel soft or gives way too easily, it’s probable that your brake lines need to be bled because there is air in them.
Leaking Brown or Red Fluid
Leaking brown or red fluid around the wheels is a sign that the brake system is leaking. Sometimes, when the master cylinder needs to be replaced, it will spring a leak. It may also be time to install new brake hoses into your Audi’s brake system.
Noises When Using the Brakes
You should never hear strange noises when you slow your Audi down and stop it. As we mentioned above, if the brakes are squealing, they could be getting too hot. If you hear scraping sounds, your Audi needs to have new brake pads installed right away.
Pulling When Using the Brakes
Your Audi may also need new calipers if the vehicle pulls to one side when you apply the brakes. This is a sign that the caliper on the wheel in the direction in which the Audi is pulling is stuck.
Wobbling When Using the Brakes
It may also be time to recut your Audi’s rotor surfaces if the European automobile wobbles when you press down on the brake pedal. This can also be a sign that the brake pads are getting too low or that there is a piece of road debris stuck in a caliper.
Finally, RB Auto Service in Pinellas Park, FL, advises that you may end up with a warning light illuminated on the dashboard if your Audi is having brake problems. Specifically, the light will either be the ABS light or the Brake light.