These brake hose assemblies have inadequate crimps attaching the hose to the hose fittings and could cause the hose and fitting to separate.
Brakes
Audi 5000 Brake problems by year
3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Audi 5000's brakes. Spongy or hard pedal, ABS faults, brake failure, noises, parking brake and brake fluid leaks.
Brake complaints by model year
Brake recalls
Certain rear brake calipers could bind and consequently overheat.
Under adverse weather conditions, outer rubber layer of brake hoses may become brittle and develop cracks. Consequence of defect: cracks could...
Certain vehicles were assembled with an insufficient height differential between the accelerator and brake pedals.
Latest 5000 brake complaints
Consumer was traveling about 45mph and brakes developed a violent shaking and vibration. Also, upon applying brakes consumer saw smoke coming from the steering wheel, it was very hot. *Ak
Replaced power steering pump 8 times, also replaced power brakes. *Ak
Had little stopping ability, hydroboost had gone bad. (Please give details). Tt
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data