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8th May 2012, 06:55 PM
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its the off (drivers) side. I may end up letting a local Blandford garage take a look, the place that did the MOT also do service and other work.
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8th May 2012, 07:01 PM
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As I said probably miles out. That'll teach me to read the thread properly. Doh
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8th May 2012, 07:04 PM
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Another vote for the front driveshaft seal. The brakes do get hot on an A8, but the smell would suggest fluid leak. Mine was leaking for a while and burned off on the Cat leaving little or no evidence, which fooled everyone until we got it up on the ramp and found the leak.
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8th May 2012, 10:03 PM
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Driveshaft seal will drip on cat and stink, but leave no trace until you look close
 My D2 had it, smelt like hot oil. Brakes are a very different smell.
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9th May 2012, 11:19 AM
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Would I be able to see signs of a leak without getting the car up on ramps.
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10th May 2012, 06:55 PM
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If it is the seal the smell will get worse to a point where you think the car is trying to kill you . It's a very distinctive smell, not like brakes or clutch.
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10th May 2012, 07:30 PM
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I am working on getting a local independent VAG specialist down here to take a look, I had the smell again this evening after driving just 1 mile at 40mph (three left turns and a roundabout). The engine was not up to temperature, but you could feel a lot of heat from the drivers front wheel area. The passenger side was normal, but the drivers side was noticeably hotter. when kneeled down by the wheel and engine running.
I was originally aiming for a Saturday and its booked in for a couple of weeks time, but based on this evenings experience I'll call them and see if I can take sometime off work to take the car over to them.
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10th May 2012, 07:46 PM
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MkOneMan replaced my front discs and pads today whilst I was at work (thanks v much
 ) and all vibration has gone and smooth and effective braking has returned. He cleaned the calipers and pistons out completely and as suspected water had got past the rubber seals on the offside front inner pistons so both were seized. All cleaned up and now working great but the sight of the old discs and the quality of the previous pads I had used (crumbled) made shocking viewing.I still feel yours is sticking calipers related, have you had a proper look at both sides of the discs and pads?
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