Audi S4 2002 Warped Brake Rotors
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Re: Audi S4 2002 Warped Brake Rotors
<mei.chen@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Everyone!
> I borrowed my boyfriend's Audi the other day and drove for four miles
> with the hand brakes on. Of course, the brakes started smelling like
> burnt rubber and my boyfriend is pretty upset about this. My question
> is, how can you tell if the brake rotors are warped? Or perhaps the
> dramatic difference in brake performance my boyfriend swears that he
> notices are simply due to the brake pads wore down? Ultimately, I am
> very sorry for the damage, but I am skeptical of how much damage can
> driving for 4 miles w/ hand brakes on can do to a powerful car?
>
> Thanks for all your help!
> Mei
>
I don't know how you could drive with the handbrake on, there is a massive
warning light on the B6 as I have done it a few times, and it beeps like mad
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Re: Audi S4 2002 Warped Brake Rotors
<mei.chen@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi Everyone!
> I borrowed my boyfriend's Audi the other day and drove for four miles
> with the hand brakes on. Of course, the brakes started smelling like
> burnt rubber and my boyfriend is pretty upset about this. My question
> is, how can you tell if the brake rotors are warped? Or perhaps the
> dramatic difference in brake performance my boyfriend swears that he
> notices are simply due to the brake pads wore down? Ultimately, I am
> very sorry for the damage, but I am skeptical of how much damage can
> driving for 4 miles w/ hand brakes on can do to a powerful car?
>
> Thanks for all your help!
> Mei
>
I don't know how you could drive with the handbrake on, there is a massive
warning light on the B6 as I have done it a few times, and it beeps like mad
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"Ronny" wrote
> I don't know how you could drive with the handbrake on, there is a
> massive warning light on the B6 as I have done it a few times, and it
> beeps like mad
Yeah, no beeping on the B5 though, just a small icon on the dashboard.
Pete
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Re: Audi S4 2002 Warped Brake Rotors
"Ronny" wrote
> I don't know how you could drive with the handbrake on, there is a
> massive warning light on the B6 as I have done it a few times, and it
> beeps like mad
Yeah, no beeping on the B5 though, just a small icon on the dashboard.
Pete
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Re: Audi S4 2002 Warped Brake Rotors
"Ronny" wrote
> I don't know how you could drive with the handbrake on, there is a
> massive warning light on the B6 as I have done it a few times, and it
> beeps like mad
Yeah, no beeping on the B5 though, just a small icon on the dashboard.
Pete
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Dano58 wrote:
> Mei, I am thinking that perhaps another action item might be -
>
> 5) Replace boyfriend.
>
> Dan D
> '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
> Central NJ USA
>
Yes I think so too.
Possible reality: warped brake rotors, brake pads worn thin
Likely reality: warped boyfriend, girfriend's patience worn thin.
Solution: Replace failing parts with new.
/Robert
> Mei, I am thinking that perhaps another action item might be -
>
> 5) Replace boyfriend.
>
> Dan D
> '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
> Central NJ USA
>
Yes I think so too.
Possible reality: warped brake rotors, brake pads worn thin
Likely reality: warped boyfriend, girfriend's patience worn thin.
Solution: Replace failing parts with new.
/Robert
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Re: Audi S4 2002 Warped Brake Rotors
Dano58 wrote:
> Mei, I am thinking that perhaps another action item might be -
>
> 5) Replace boyfriend.
>
> Dan D
> '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
> Central NJ USA
>
Yes I think so too.
Possible reality: warped brake rotors, brake pads worn thin
Likely reality: warped boyfriend, girfriend's patience worn thin.
Solution: Replace failing parts with new.
/Robert
> Mei, I am thinking that perhaps another action item might be -
>
> 5) Replace boyfriend.
>
> Dan D
> '04 A4 1.8Tq MT-6
> Central NJ USA
>
Yes I think so too.
Possible reality: warped brake rotors, brake pads worn thin
Likely reality: warped boyfriend, girfriend's patience worn thin.
Solution: Replace failing parts with new.
/Robert