4kq braking

[Tex Terry, II]

Marques - Check the caliper pistons, on the side that is pulling, for free
movement.  One might be sticking due to corrosion or a bad seal.  Also
check to see if the caliper is loose, as this would cause misalignment
against the pad, causing also a slow to return condition.  These are some
things I have found on cars through the years.

Tex Terry, II
83 5kt non-quattro
Franklin, PA  USA
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> Message: 14
> From: Mholme3 at aol.com
> Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 01:04:23 EDT
> Subject: 4kq braking
> To: quattro at audifans.com
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> 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.
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> Marques 
> 87 4kq
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