Monah_A6

I had to replace a CV boot in my 04 A6, could not get the pinch bolt out so after wasting a few hours decided to tackle it the next weekend.
By then the joint was making clickie noises, so i just bought a whole new axle. Saw i did not need to take out the pinch bolt after forum search and I had enuf room to slide the axle out. Getting the new one in was tough, as the joints and boots were stiff, but all went well. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TAKE OUT THE PINCH BOLT OR LOWER ARM ON THE A6 3.0 (2004)
NOW, when I drive it, I hear what sounds like a brake dragging - there is a rubbing noise that gets louder as i let off the gas and coast. Does not seem to change much as I put on the brakes, so I do not think it is the pads.
What could cause a noise after an axle replacement?
Could the ABS sensor be damaged or rubbing?
I did not remove the sensor on taking the axle out, didnt read that I had too.
The sound is very similar the brake pads that have worn all the way down and rubbing on the rotor, but the pads are new.

Any ideas? Thanks, MoNaH

Sonoma Autowerks

you may have bent to metal shield on the inside of the brake rotor so that it touches the rotor itself. with a long screw driver you should be able to go through the wheel and push it back.