hammer458

Has anyone experienced Brake Squeal on a 2018 Q7 ? I have 8.5K mil since April - Mine was built in February '18 . I started to notice a low squeal backing up. The weather in Northern NJ today is cold and dry ( ideal conditions).
What is the correct TSB number ? Does anyone have an image of the TSB ? Can I visibly tell if I have the new version ? .....Or is it up to the dealer this information
Thanks Much

sylvaniapal

mine (2018 Q7) squeals when I back up only when the weather is cold

bkafrick

If you read this thread, all the info you need is in here. This whole thread is all about the problem. Yes, everyone hears the brakes squealing when backing up.

Eppieguy

I went to the dealer last Friday, they ordered the parts so they said to fix the brakes. I gave them the TSB# and there were no further questions asked.

sranger941

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TEMECULADAWG

Hey everyone! Here is an update on the TSB 2050735/3...It did not work. We were one of the first in the country to get the updated TSB and it worked for a few months. Then started having the same issues! What a hunk of crap this thing is. The service department started to deny any issues, "this is they way these cars are" "they are designed for driving in Germany" ...Good lord, the crap these guys say. Finally, I informed them, that If I was one of the first to have this issue and fixed and its reoccurring, then you can bet your rear that this will start showing up again for others. That this is a design defect, plain and simple. They took me more serious this time, called an audi tech in, measured brakes, rotors, sound recrodings, and our Q7 was in the shop for 8 days. Audi advised that they put on new rotors, sand the brake pads, etc... And guess what, the noise is still there! I brought it back, they fiddled with it for another week, called Audi out. Said they couldn't replicate the noise, but when we picked it up, we could replicate it right there. This is beginning to feel like they are trying to brush this under the rug. I am going to consult an attorney. 21 days in the shop, 3 fixes, no resolution. Will keep everyone posted. Unbelievable that they would allow this defect grow like this, I would have expected after the emission scandal that they would be hyper sensitive to these types of things.

BigKutta

I have to admit now that its getting cold out, when I reverse the Q out of the garage and hit the brake for the first time, I get a brief squeal. Then its gone. I did notice last winter the brakes would squeal when cold (like sub 32) until warm. Wondering if this is the start of this issue. 10k miles

RJC 1

Had all four rotors and front pads replaced under the TSB (the rear pads were fine) months ago.

BarryT