[A4] Front tire *thump* & brake pads

[Peter Kirby]

Just wondering...are they OEM Audi wheels or aftermarket?  If they
were aftermarket, perhaps they weren't centred on the hub...

Peter
'01 1.8tq

On 9/28/06, Richard Hurt <rnhurt at gmail.com> wrote:
> Actually, I think I "fixed" it.  :/
>
> When I removed the wheel to check it out I found nothing out of the
> ordinary.  I need a brake job soon, but no broken parts, loose bolts, worn
> shinny areas, etc.  In the week since I reinstalled my wheel I haven't heard
> the noise once.  Riddle me that Batman!?!?
>
> My only thought is that somehow the wheel got put back on slightly
> crooked/offsides and when I r&r'd it it straightened back out.  I know,
> crazy!  The lugs were not loose and I couldn't shake the tire or anything.
> I guess this just gets chalked up in the weird category.
>
> Later...
>   Richard
>
> On 9/22/06, thejimrose <thejimrose at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > thumping could be lots of things.. tough to say based on your description.
> > front control arms on the a4 are famous for failing, sway bar end links can
> > make noise, i think the key is to narrow it to which direction and under
> > exactly what circumstance. motor mounts gone bad?
> >
> > as for pads i like kerr, pbr delux and porterfield. i thnk i went thru
> > ecstuning.com for mine.
> >
> > --
> > nobody ever listened to me until they didn't know who i was.
> > -banksy
> >
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