Click when I push the brakes(just replace rf axel)

mime651752 · 05-05-2012, 12:54 PM

So I replaced a half shaft because of a ripped boot, now when i apply the brakes gently from a low speed there are several clicks/clunks that can be felt at the brake pedal. Cant be herd from outside the car and doesn't happen when brake is applied rapidly or coming from the freeway. Braking also doesn't seem effected.

-ABS sensor was damaged and replaced. Axel has been in for a few days and was operating normally with no noise or prior to sensor installation.
Nothing looks broke bent or leaking and the wheel has no play.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.

4Driver4 · 05-06-2012, 05:03 AM

ABS sensor issue or the new joint is dirty. Start by pushing the sensor in further.

mime651752 · 05-06-2012, 07:28 AM

Thank you for your input, I'll make sure to seat the sensor in further. The original sensor was damaged by the tone ring after the installation of the new axel from what looked like being seated in too far so i was apprehensive about pushing it down all the way. What do you mean by the new joint is dirty?

jseklund · 05-07-2012, 08:44 AM

I had this happening on my A6 when my wheels were very far out of alignment. I would come to a firm stop and the brakes would sort of thump. Hard stops didn't cause it, and slow stops didn't. Moderately firm stops did it almost everytime.

I never got a chance to look into it - but noticed my tires were getting ruined and bought two new tires and had the entire car aligned. No more thump....maybe that's the issue?

AudiMick · 05-07-2012, 03:07 PM

The Axel is a figure skating jump with a forward take-off. It is named after the Norwegian skater Axel Paulsen, who first performed the jump in 1882.

It's an AXLE.

05-06-2012, 05:03 AM	#2
4Driver4 Tech Guru Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 32,306	ABS sensor issue or the new joint is dirty. Start by pushing the sensor in further. __________________ 4Driver4 "Never give up the throttle until the bitter end." -RC 2005 A6 Sedan Q 3.2 (wife's whip) 2000 A4 Avant Q 2.8 (daily driver) 2003 Mini Cooper S (Fun!) 1995 Mazda Miata: the anti-Audi 1999 Mazda Miata SSB: track beotch 2003 GMC Yukon Denali XL: the anti-earth 2004 Dodge Dakota: hey, at least it's stick and 4x4

05-07-2012, 03:07 PM	#5
AudiMick AudiWorld Super User 2001 Audi TT Join Date: May 2002 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 4,937	The Axel is a figure skating jump with a forward take-off. It is named after the Norwegian skater Axel Paulsen, who first performed the jump in 1882. It's an AXLE. __________________ 2001 180 TTQ coupe 1976 Triumph Spitfire 2008 A4Q 2.0T (sold) 2003 A4Q 1.8T (sold) 1996 A4Q (sold)

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05-06-2012, 07:28 AM	#3
mime651752 AudiWorld Newcomer Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2012 Location: Santa Barbara Ca Posts: 4	Thank you for your input, I'll make sure to seat the sensor in further. The original sensor was damaged by the tone ring after the installation of the new axel from what looked like being seated in too far so i was apprehensive about pushing it down all the way. What do you mean by the new joint is dirty?

05-07-2012, 08:44 AM	#4
jseklund AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 776	I had this happening on my A6 when my wheels were very far out of alignment. I would come to a firm stop and the brakes would sort of thump. Hard stops didn't cause it, and slow stops didn't. Moderately firm stops did it almost everytime. I never got a chance to look into it - but noticed my tires were getting ruined and bought two new tires and had the entire car aligned. No more thump....maybe that's the issue?