I hear a thump or thud on the driver's side front when I am braking and coming to a stop. I have 96 a4 quattro 2.8L. I just had the lower driver's side tie-rod replaced and a front alignment done. I thought that it might be a spring but after doing some research I wonder if it could be the lower control arm.

Can anyone provide some guidance on this?

Thanks in advance!

 

either control arm or a shock would be my guess

 

check your inner brake pad, it could just be lose and flopping around in there.

 

I feel that sometimes too. But from my pass side. EXP when i go over the bump when i get into my driveway because i ahve turn to get into it.