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Old 06-20-2007, 08:48 AM
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Default Front brake rattles over bumps

My 2003 A6, 40k miles, left front brake corner is making a lot of noise when I drive on rough roads. I get a metal sounding rattle. There is also an audibleclick from that locaton when I engage the the brake. The dealer claimed to have fixed it during my 40k service but it quickly came back. I'd like to know a little more about what is causing itbefore I take it back in.
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Jim
 
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Old 06-20-2007, 09:46 AM
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Default RE: Front brake rattles over bumps

The brake pads are loose. See if you can get new pads for all 4 wheels
before 50K mi. ,under warranty.
 
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