A chief complaint from A4 owners is that their brakes squeak. This problem is usually present to some extent with the stock brake pads. Aftermarket brake pads (installed to reduce brake dust and improve performance) can usually help deter brake noise.

Raybestos (a manufacturer of aftermarket pads) has developed a checklist that can apply to Raybestos pads or any other type. This checklist suggests ways to defeat brake noise.

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