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Carbon Ceramics - Maintenance and Experiences
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 12:28 am
by JSG
Since the middle of last year I got myself back into an Avant RS6, missed my old one quite badly, just had to go back. Got a pretty decent spec one, pretty much has everything but the sunroof, even has the carbon ceramics, which are a bit mental, but always a crowd pleaser.
Anyway, I am curious to hear from anyone else has them, and how they find them for the day to day and what they have experienced living with them.
I own an online detailing store in NZ, which allows access to all sorts of car care stuff. But I have never used any brake cleaner on them as from what I have read they say not too. From what I have read, they are more porous and soak in the chemicals, and mainly cos there is no iron build up like normal brakes. If anything its just road grim. I found that just some Chemical Guys Mr Pink in its own wheel cleaning bucket does the job nicely. I also find that once they are washed they are silent for the next few days, but then build up noise, which is a unique carbon rotor noise, not brake squeal. But after each wash it goes away for a few days. Curious to hear from others who might have them and what they have experienced with them.

Re: Carbon Ceramics - Maintenance and Experiences
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 6:21 am
by Vieussuex*
A fine looking RS6, and I do like the roof box!
I've got ceramics and have noticed on occasion a bit of squeal after a wash but only for one or two soft taps on the pedal but it usually disappears.
I also actually use Chemical Guys pink wheel cleaner and never really thought about it causing harm to the discs?
I do however use a fair amount of water when washing them down to make sure there is no residue.
Re: Carbon Ceramics - Maintenance and Experiences
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:39 am
by Ungjaevel
I've got nothing to add, but that's a fine looking car, also like the roofbox!
Re: Carbon Ceramics - Maintenance and Experiences
Posted: Sun Jan 31, 2016 6:23 pm
by RS6 London
I've got the same roof box and wing roof bars, looks phat.....
Re: Carbon Ceramics - Maintenance and Experiences
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:53 am
by JSG
Re: Carbon Ceramics - Maintenance and Experiences
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:01 am
by TomRS
Could just be old pads, they do break down over time... and its a big old bus to slow down.
I'd replace them, make sure all 8 pistons move freely in the calliper and give the calliper a good clean too.
Re: Carbon Ceramics - Maintenance and Experiences
Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 6:59 pm
by JSG
Yup, that's the plan, as I do not know how long these pads have been on the car before I bought it.
I'm getting some quotes for the pads as they are not readily available here in NZ, and rather not pay the 2 or 3 time mark up from the dealer.
Re: Carbon Ceramics - Maintenance and Experiences
Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:52 pm
by TomRS
JSG wrote:Yup, that's the plan, as I do not know how long these pads have been on the car before I bought it.
I'm getting some quotes for the pads as they are not readily available here in NZ, and rather not pay the 2 or 3 time mark up from the dealer.
Good man, there's a chance it could be on just its second set of pads, so the cracking is just age related...
a company i use for pads, they ship worldwide..
take a look at these, worth an email to check they do fit but
http://www.jdl-brakes.com/pagid-rsc1-e4 ... ipers.html
Let me know if thats any help
