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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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There has always been a problem with the braking performance of this vehicle during wet conditions. This is only during highway or country driving where the brakes are not frequently applied. When brake pedal pressure is applied during these conditions, there is approximately a 1 to 2 second delay before the brakes start to retard speed. It feels or seems like there is a film of water between the discs and pads and this hesitation is occurring while squeezing or drying out this film of water.
- Cordova, IL, USA
Poor wet weather braking - all times - about a 2 second delay before brakes grab
- Mount Arlington, NJ, USA
When it rains, the brakes seem to take a second or two to "grab." They work well under all dry conditions, but when wet, they sure make you panic!
- Shelton, CT, USA
Wet disc brakes have no stopping ability for 1-2 seconds. Dry brakes function normally
- Charlotte, NC, USA
During wet weather braking, the front disc brakes seem to fail. The cars front end seems to slide to the left approximately 4 feet upon braking. This happens only in the rain, with no adverse effects during dry weather. I have contacted Audi, who then referred me to the dealership. The dealership has stated that Audi will not warranty the correction, since they do not know how widespread the problem is. However, I have noticed a large amount of complaints on your website, and on the audiworld website. I submit that there is a defect in the front braking system of the A4 during wet weather driving, and that this defect could and will cause an accident. Even thought the car did stop, it required steering correction to put it back into the lane. The manufacturer should acknowledge that there is a defect and it should be covered by the manufacturer. If there is an accident, Audi will be held responsible and can be sure the reputation of their cars will suffer again. Please investigate this problem as it is potentially dangerous.
- Alpharetta, GA, USA
The brakes dont work is wet driving conditions. I have had this happen many time at speeds from 15 to 70 mph. When driving in the rain or on wet roads, I will apply the brakes but the car does not starting stopping for a second or two. When the brakes finally do start working they almost alway go into anti-lock mode because I have had to push so hard just to get them to work. This is a scary and dangerous problem and I have heard of other people having it also.
- Danbury, CT, USA
Wet weather braking very poor under certain conditions
- East Norriton, PA, USA
Severe delayed braking when road conditions are wet, raining, etc.
- Round Rock, TX, USA
This model Audi has dangerous wet braking. When the brake pedal it pressed in the rain, the brakes do not respond for at least 2-3 seconds. This is extremely dangerous. My dealer (other from where I purchase the Audi) says this is normal, and nothing
- Hawthorne, NJ, USA
- Newport News, VA, USA