brakes sound like they are binding

[bigfella]

hi,i wonder if anyone out can help........just been out in my 18t petrol a6 v reg audi and when i pressed on the brakes to slow down there was a binding noise seemingly from the back of the car.....i ve recently had four new tryes fitted and while this was bein done ,,asked the machanic to look at the brake pads as i d heard this noise before...he told me the pads were ok prob get another yr on them but the disc would prob need replacing when i did the pads as they were scratched....... i was wondering if any one out there had any suggestions wat cud be causing this noise ??? many thanks in advance

[teuton]

Did the mechanic pull out the pads to have alook at them? Was the brake unit cleaned?

[electromech]

hi,i wonder if anyone out can help........just been out in my 18t petrol a6 v reg audi and when i pressed on the brakes to slow down there was a binding noise seemingly from the back of the car.....i ve recently had four new tryes fitted and while this was bein done ,,asked the machanic to look at the brake pads as i d heard this noise before...he told me the pads were ok prob get another yr on them but the disc would prob need replacing when i did the pads as they were scratched....... i was wondering if any one out there had any suggestions wat cud be causing this noise ??? many thanks in advance
Good day those calipers love seizing pls get some to have a look (this involves stripping down NOT VISUAL INSPECTION)

[bigfella]

Did the mechanic pull out the pads to have alook at them? Was the brake unit cleaned?

no he didnt ,,,,,i ve been told that the back disc are prone to badly corrode on the inside/?? wonder if this could be the problem

[teuton]

Don't know too much about britsh registration codes, but you're car seems to be built before 9/2001.. If so, seizing could be an issue, esp. if the brake fluid hadn't been changed every two or three years. That way the fluid will contain enough water to accelerate the corroding on this sensible alloys.
Anyway, you should remove and dissamble your brake and repair as nec. This includes discs, which might be rectified if still thick enough.

[bigfella]

cheers for ur all help. much appreciated...a mechanics is gonna cum round and have a look for me as i m u/s with cars///will let u kno how i get on...cheers

[cactikid]

i have seen pads seized top and bottom with rust when that happens you see rust on outer and inner edge where pads dont move,also bolt sliders seize,maybe time for new pads and discs for better braking.

[bigfella]

cheers for the replys ,,,,blokes comin round fri ...i m inclined to agree i think i m gonna need new disc s n pads .tried euro parts but....does any one kno anywhere else i can get them from .....it s for a audi a6 18 t 99 reg

[golf gti1]

ebay ??? poss not tho

[speed king]

Hi,
You can try europarts, or gsf [german, swedish, french], general traffic, anthony page. Alternatively your local car parts shop.
Have the guy [or girl!], do a good inspection.
If you intend keeping the vehicle would be worth changing the discs anyway.
SK