2021 Audi RS5 brakes squeeking

2021 Audi RS5 brakes squeeking

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Hydraulicwave

Original Poster:

18 posts

39 months

Tuesday 16th August 2022
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Hi,
Does anyone know the cure for squeaky brakes on an RS5 2021? Audi tell me to use a pressure washer on the cross drilled holes, this only works for about 10mins of driving, then the squeak comes back
Cheers

cjb44

693 posts

123 months

Tuesday 16th August 2022
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Put a thin coating of "never seize" on the back of the pads, this should be common practice when changing pads.

Mr Dendrite

2,338 posts

215 months

Wednesday 17th August 2022
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I have the same on my RS4, they are renowned for it and I have not found Audi to be very helpful in finding a solution.
I’m generally very gentle on the brakes which seems to make it worse, if I give it a couple of emergency stops it does seem to stop squealing for a while. Also thorough cleaning helps a bit.
It’s a punishment for being cheap and not paying for carbon brakes rofl

Dr G

15,350 posts

247 months

Wednesday 17th August 2022
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Yup, they do that. Probably nothing wrong.

This explains the cause:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUNHb9O52WQ

Excess wear and pad glazing (through light use) will exacerbate the issue. You may find a change in pad compound helps to a degree.

JohnnyUK

845 posts

83 months

Wednesday 17th August 2022
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Dr G said:
Yup, they do that. Probably nothing wrong.

This explains the cause:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUNHb9O52WQ

Excess wear and pad glazing (through light use) will exacerbate the issue. You may find a change in pad compound helps to a degree.
They really do!

Had my B8 RS4 from new and c.47,000 miles. The brake squeaks come and go, come and go.

Due in next month for new discs, so I expect the cycle to start again!