i have a 1996 audi a4 b5 2.8 quattro. I had this strange clicking noise coming from the front of the car when i park or when i press on the brakes while slowing down at low speeds. Now I installed a new control arm kit and new front left and right axels assembies. I thought that would fix the problem but guess what it hasn't. I was wondering if someone has had the same experience as me. I hope to hear from someone. Thanks!

 

Would you say this sound is dependent on the brakes being applied? One thought that comes to mind is a wheel speed sensor could be pushed in too far and is rubbing the tone ring on the driveshaft.

 

i was thinking it might be the driveshaft too aswell...the "click" occurs when i apply pressure to the brakes and feel it vibrate on the pedal...might be a caliper issue? my front rotors are pretty worn out too aswell.

 

Is it a clicking similar to when you click a mouse button? It could be possible the front rotors are warped and the noise you are hearing is a symptom of that.

 

That vibration in the pedal is more than likely your rotors since you say they are worn out. The clicking might be a loose caliper or pad, take the wheel off and make sure everything is nice and tight, easy to forget sometimes.

 

yes ill de check that out...any caliper suggestion? brands?

 

I had a similar problem after I did my Control Arms. I pushed the Drivers side abs/speed sensor in too far and it would click when I would slow down. It would only happen right after I start the car, the first time I press the brakes. Weird.

Anyways, I had my ABS and Traction control light on after I did my CA's and finally got a chance to check everything out to see why. I checked all the wires on my ABS/Speed sensor and pulled the sensor out of the knuckle to find that it was mutilated. That's probably the problem.