What is the reason for the brake noise in a new Audi Q5?
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The reason for the brake noise in a new Audi Q5 is: During the running-in period of a new car, the brake pad run-in is a very important part. It usually takes a few hundred kilometers before the brakes feel more comfortable. Newly replaced brake pads also need to run in to better integrate with the old disc. When first replaced, the brakes may feel very hard, and it usually takes a few hundred kilometers of driving before they feel better. If the brake noise is too severe, it is recommended to have it checked at a 4S shop. The Audi Q5 is a versatile SUV that perfectly combines the body design of a sports car, efficient power, and sensitive handling. The dimensions of this car are 4629mm in length, 1898mm in width, 1655mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2897mm.
It's completely normal for the new Q5's brakes to squeak. For the first two weeks after I got the car, every time I reversed, it sounded like whistling. The salesperson said that the new brake pads have a metal particle coating on the surface, and they haven't fully broken in with the brake discs yet, so the hard contact causes metal friction noise. The 4S shop advised me to apply a few hard brakes to wear them in, especially by pressing down firmly a few times at traffic lights. Now, after driving almost 500 kilometers, the noise has basically disappeared. If it still squeaks occasionally on rainy days or when starting the car cold, it's considered normal. If you're really worried, you can go to the shop to have the wheels checked to see if the brake pads are misaligned causing uneven wear—though the probability is quite low. It's just the break-in period for a new car; mechanical parts need time to adapt to each other.
