How to keep the dealer honest?

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <9609241656.ZM9149@danm> dan_masi@MENTORG.COM (Dan Masi) writes:

> PS: the only problem I'll be complaining about is the
> front suspension rattle over rough pavement.  I know at
> least one person has complained of this... anyone else
> had this fixed?  I think the person in question said that
> it was a defective part in the steering linkage, or something.

It happened to me, and turned out to be the brake carrier (saddle, in German) 
bolts.

Four new bolts.

On level ground, drive forwards gently and brake.  Then reverse, cut the
engine and radio and brake again.  Worn bolts produce a small click as
the carrier moves in a plane it shouldn't.  Reverse again and brake - no
click.  Forwards gently and brake - click.  Carrier bolts.

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club