hello,

I have a 2003 A6 3.0 Quattro. I installed new pads and rotors (rear) tonight, everything went well. When I was done I put the car in reverse, let go of the brake, but the car didn't move. I pumped the brakes a couple times, and they loosened up. So I thought that was that, so I start to back up, and they got tight again. I pumped again but they were still tight.when I backed out of the garage they felt like they were going from tight to loose.

I have no idea what is happening. Any ideas?

Sorry this post sucks, I'm on my blackberry.

 

When you release the hand brake, is there play?

 

usualy after you install your brakes there should be no problem I had to take some Brake fluid from the system because after installing new Pads it was more than enough

good thing is also after installing new pads to spin wheel which you working on after assembling everything - just to make sure all is installed well - it is alwasy your or someone else security so check it couple times always befour driving .

Remember new brakes may work little bit odd after instalation you may need to brake more carefully after 50-60 miles it usualy get back to normal

 

did you use any lubrication on the pads and caliper slides or brackets? is everything still pretty new looking? no chance the car was in a flood or anything? you dont have one of the hoses twisted do you ? ive seen a number of times where people will get the caliper on and all looks good but they rotated the caliper and twisted the hose, kinking it slightly.. caliper is on properly but you can see the hose being bent slightly and kinked.. causing a slight brake fluid return restriction...