danielk015

Thanks for the reply. I suppose an 80% improvement is a good step in the right direction although the sound at low speeds that newly developed is a concern.

RJC 1

I dont know what the heck the new sound is and others here have reported it as well. It's a deep low freq resonace of sorts. BTW the brake squeal in reverse is back, ugh!

danielk015

Dang, I am going in on Thurs to replace the brake pads under the TSB. Argh. How can a company like this not be able to fix something like a brake squeal. This is the first car ever that break squealing on OEM started within a few thousand miles into ownership.

RJC 1

Mine both squealed and the rotors warped in less than 7k, the TSB took care of the warpage (so far) but the squeal is back only in reverse and first drive of the day...fyi I'm in S FL so cold temps are not an issue. I do commend Audi for using pads the create very little dust and I'd trade that vs the coal mine filth BMW and MB has for a one time per day squeal. I have noticed the repalcement pads are a bit dirtier than the orginals but still far less than the competition's.

BigKutta

So this winter I got the squeal. However, mine is a brief squeal that occurs when I back out of the garage and come to a stop. Its not as loud and terrifying as others have said, but perhaps that is because I have no close neighbors. I am also not sure it warrants going to the dealer because Its gone after one brief squeal. But I will get that on the record at the next service to get my free pads eventually...LOL

mhoran89

I have this popping, creaking sound when stopped or very low speed when parking. Sounds like what others are mentioning.
Car is going in for front brake squeal under a TSB and I am going to have them check this out at the same time... thanks for all the info in this thread.

mhoran89

It turned out to be this exactly. Dealer said I nailed it on the head.
They are doing the work this week should have the car back soon.

cpjohns

I am having the same issue with the creaking and popping at slow speeds while turning, it is getting progressively worse. Mine is a 2015 Q7 and just 3 weeks out of warranty. I saw the invoice posted above but having a hard time identifying exactly what was replaced. Nothing pulls when I search for guide links or any of the part numbers. Is it the large aluminum control arm or something different. Since warranty just ended I am going to have to replace myself. A picture would be awesome if someone has one. Thanks

danielk015

That is good news. Can you let us know what they ended up replacing? Thanks!

mhoran89

Yes I will ask for supporting paperwork. Stay tuned!