4kq braking

[Michael Gough]

Could the piston in the caliper be sticking? I don't know if it's possible,
im asking/suggesting it may be. Seems to me it could get pushed out, and
then be rusted(?) and not go right back in like it should.
Just a thought
Mike

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>From: Mholme3 at aol.com
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: 4kq braking
>Date: Tue, Aug 21, 2001, 10:04 PM
>

> I'm having a problem with the brakes on my 87 4kq.  The problem starts after
> The brake pedal is released.  The car brakes straight and the pedal feel is
> firm, but as soon as I take my foot off the brake pedal, the car dives left.
> At first, I thought it was the road conditions (grooves, construction,
> whatever), but it happens no matter what the road surface is.  I was thinking
> maybe a seized caliper, but that would probably make the car dive during
> braking and not after.  I also thought it may be the hydraulic system needs
> to be bled, but the pedal is very firm.  All suspension parts are new in the
> front so I ruled out bushings and strut bearings and the car was recently
> aligned by the dealer to spec.  Any help tracing this problem would be
> appreciated.
>
> Marques
> 87 4kq