Table 1 shows seven common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Audi A4. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the brakes failed (two problems).
Braking performance seems to be dramatically reduced in wet, and especially wet and cold, conditions. This happens often, but does not happen regularly, and always after prolonged high-speed driving without brake application. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Audi A4. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the brakes failed when engaged. The contact was attempting to stop for a traffic stop but the vehicle did not respond. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Read details...
The brakes don't grab when driving in rain, snow, sleet etc. There's a "lag" of a second or two before the car begins to stop. This happens every time you attempt to stop the car in these conditions regardless of speed. Read details...