Brake Electric Antilock problems of the 1996 Audi A4

Three problems related to brake electric antilock have been reported for the 1996 Audi A4. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2000

On numerous occasions, when driving in very wet conditions, there is a very noticeable delay before the brakes have any effect. This can be up to 2 seconds or so, and depending on driving conditions could lead to an accident. This has not happened to me yet, but I am concerned about this defect.

2 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2000

When the brakes are wet, they do not work until the brakes are held for about 5 seconds. A lot can happen in 5 seconds.

3 Brake Electric Antilock problem

Brakes are much less effective during wet weather.


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