Audi A4 B6 (2001 - 2005) - 02 1.8T After new timing belt & clutch, brakes fau

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Sat 29 Nov 2008 19:13
02 1.8T After new timing belt & clutch, brakes fau - Dave H
After having shelled out loads of dosh for a new timing belt and tensioner and a new clutch yesterday you can imagine my dismay when the brakes started applying themselves out of the blue. i.e. I was driving along as normal and all of a sudden it was as though someone else was braking at random.

Taking my foot off the accelertor and slowing down momentarily got things back to normal, although as I drove back home after it started happening, it felt as though there was continually some light breaking being applied as well as the intermittent heavier braking. If I tried to freewheel, the car slowed quicker than normal.

The brakes were very hot and smelled when I looked at them at home.

Not being mechanical myself, I am wondering if it's possible that the garage could have damaged something when replacing the timing belt and tensioner and fitting the new clutch which would have this effect. Or is it coincedence that it's just been in the garage and I'm in for another hefty bill?

I hope someone can help. Thanks in advance.

Dave
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Sat 29 Nov 2008 20:18
02 1.8T After new timing belt & clutch, brakes fau - Screwloose

Is the car fitted with ESP?
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Sat 29 Nov 2008 20:57
02 1.8T After new timing belt & clutch, brakes fau - Dave H
Yes
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Sat 29 Nov 2008 22:58
02 1.8T After new timing belt & clutch, brakes fau - Screwloose

Does the ESP light come on when you feel this braking?

It could be that the steering angle sensor needs recalibrating and, if it thinks that you're cornering, it may get confused and try to "help."

The other possibility is that something wasn't replaced correctly. There are dozens of possibilities after those two jobs, so give the garage a chance to rectify things.
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Sat 29 Nov 2008 23:04
02 1.8T After new timing belt & clutch, brakes fau - Dave H
I didn't notice the ESP light come on. I'll go for as short test drive in the morning to check.

Anyway, from what you're saying, it seems likely that the problem is related to the work done by the garage, and not a new, unconnected problem?

Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.

Dave

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