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Clean the oil off the pulleys and fit a new belt. Belts rely on friction to transmit drive so it makes no sense to spray oil on it.

Any comments for us Brian?

Hi, Your Q5 will be fitted with a low brake pad warning system, that lights up in the dashboard when the pads are low/req changing, if this light is not on, it could be a partly seized caliper perhaps. causing the rubbing noise. not letting the pads release properly. Brian.

Welcome Jim, and thanks for joining. Shall we start with the simple solution first:- Since you have bought it remotely and it’s not practical to return it to the Audi dealership you bought it from, does your warranty allow you to take it to a convenient-to-you dealership? I would expect it to. You obviously first have to measure the minimum remaining pad thickness on the most worn pad, and to do that properly, the road wheels will need to be removed. If you or anyone else does that without the authority of the selling dealership, then it could affect your warranty. If it were mine:- e-mail the dealer who sold it to you, and outline your concerns, and enquire whether you can book it in at a dealership closer to you. In anticipation that any dealer may not be able to accept it pre Christmas, and in respect you are dealing with brakes, ask them for agreement to get it inspected by a garage of your choice. Please let us know how you get on Jim. Kind regards, Gareth. p.s. Min. thickness on inspection? Not sure, but would expect below around 4mm remaining would justify replacement.

Hi all, I just bought an a 2008 Audi A4 B8 Saloon. It's got the common issue of the door locks not working. The front driver door and passenger door both require 10 pin actuators. And the rear right side door requires an 8 pin actuator. But all I can find anywhere I check is 7 pins for the rear right and 9 pins for the two front. Does anyone know if these will work if the shape of the connector is the same? I read one forum where someone put a 7 pin actuator into an 8 pin slot and it worked. But I'm not sure where I can find an explanation on why it should or shouldn't work..