Is it possible that I need new rear brakes (pads & rotors) at 15k miles??
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Is it possible that I need new rear brakes (pads & rotors) at 15k miles??
Its an '08 A4 6sp. I have just under 15k miles, most of them are all long highway miles. Never tracked, though i did take place in that thing up in Bear Mtn last fall.
I turned in a Jetta GLI with 45k miles when i picked up this car, and never had brake issues with the Jetta or the previous VW's i had.
You can physically feel groves on both rear rotors, as well as see them when you get close enough.
Thoughts?? am i fkuc? it goes in for the 15k service very soon..
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I turned in a Jetta GLI with 45k miles when i picked up this car, and never had brake issues with the Jetta or the previous VW's i had.
You can physically feel groves on both rear rotors, as well as see them when you get close enough.
Thoughts?? am i fkuc? it goes in for the 15k service very soon..
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updated with pic above.
really noticed it today on my way home from VT. When i got home I checked the fronts, they look fine. So for shi ts I took a look at the rears, and you can clearly see "groves" in the rotors, and feel them.
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I hear you.. I'm pretty sure the pads have to be toast, both rear rotors
are scored pretty badly IMHO. This doesnt seem like normal wear on a brand new car with under 15k miles on it.
The miles are almost all driving 250m plus trips. NYC to Albany/Saratoga, and Vermont.
Fronts seem ok.
The miles are almost all driving 250m plus trips. NYC to Albany/Saratoga, and Vermont.
Fronts seem ok.
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Couple possible issues...
rear pads could be breaking up and falling apart...if they are cracked, you'll see uneven wearing on the rotor face. It's unusual to see this on both sides though, and that's what you've noted.
Rear pads may have been exposed to excessive heat. Leaving the parking brake on during one trip will do it. Pads may have cracked causing the rest of the damage. Alternatively, the ebrake cable might be binding, leading to the same.
Finally, calipers could be binding, causing the pads to overheat, etc. But again, it would be very rare to see both left and right doing the same thing at the same time.
The picture isn't terribly clear, but it appears the rotors could be scored. If they are not scored, then you're worrying about nothing.
Rear pads may have been exposed to excessive heat. Leaving the parking brake on during one trip will do it. Pads may have cracked causing the rest of the damage. Alternatively, the ebrake cable might be binding, leading to the same.
Finally, calipers could be binding, causing the pads to overheat, etc. But again, it would be very rare to see both left and right doing the same thing at the same time.
The picture isn't terribly clear, but it appears the rotors could be scored. If they are not scored, then you're worrying about nothing.
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If you have time, pull the wheel off and try and check the thickness of the pad
Rear brakes tend to wear out quicker than the fronts, but not in 15k miles (unless you're having an issue with the rear brakes and/or emergency brake binding)
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scored, as in ridges in the rotor YES there is, on both rear rotors.
I rearly if at all use the ebrake I leave the car in gear most of the time.
Its going in for the 15k service, I'll see what the dealer has to say. This seems really odd though for both, and with only 15k miles.
thanks, I'll let you know what the dealer has to say.
Its going in for the 15k service, I'll see what the dealer has to say. This seems really odd though for both, and with only 15k miles.
thanks, I'll let you know what the dealer has to say.
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problem is....
you are under warranty...you have to have the dealer call it a defect in order for them to replace them.
When were you there last? This date and miles may be helpful if you wish to build a warranty claim.
When were you there last? This date and miles may be helpful if you wish to build a warranty claim.
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Car was in for the 5k service, and now going back for the next maintance
service.
What else should I be ready to have? Car wont be driven till the apointment. I'll drive my truck till then.
Here's hoping Audi covers it. :-)
thanks
What else should I be ready to have? Car wont be driven till the apointment. I'll drive my truck till then.
Here's hoping Audi covers it. :-)
thanks