Can't pinpoint rubbing/friction noise from front wheel of 89 200tqa

[Fred Munro]

Check the brake flex hose for soft spots/swelling, Bill. The hoses sometimes
swell internally and hold a bit of pressure on the caliper. Could also be a
bad master cylinder.

Fred Munro
'94 S4  111k km

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Rowe" <browe58 at netzero.net>
To: "Quattro List" <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2000 8:57 PM
Subject: Can't pinpoint rubbing/friction noise from front wheel of 89 200tqa


> experiencing slight rubbing/dragging/friction noise from front left wheel.
> noticeable at take off and low speed (especially going up hills).  thought
> it was sticking caliper.  replaced twice w/ one known good caliper from
> donor car and one brand new caliper and it still rubs.  rotors are new gas
> slotted, pads are new pbr metalmasters, new wheel bearing (less than 2
weeks
> old), swapped front drive shafts (eliminated cv), and it's not the slash
> shield rubbing against the rotor.  what am i missing here?  thanx.
>
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