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Hi folks, i've placed a deposit on an 06 RS4 with 26k on clock, was due to pick it up last weekend, however the dealer (Audi) called me last minute to say that the car wasn't ready as they had discovered that a new clutch and 3rd gear syncro was required, can anyone tell me if this is a common problem as it seems unusual at such loes? also it has ceramic brakes which i have been told (by the Audi salesman) are much better than standard steel brakes, however i understand these could cost 6k to replace which worries me...

Any info greatly appreciated

Cheers

Not heard of such clutch gearbox issues but thats not to say it can't happen. As for the ceramics, may sure they have had the campaign recall IIRC there was an issue with them and ceramic onwers were getting them replaced FOC if the issue was seen on their car. Once done the discs shouldn't need replaced in your lifetime, just pads.

But if you are that concerned I'll swap you for my steel set up, discs pads and calipers.

That's very decent of you P_G

Anything to help out a newbie forum member....

Thanks for the offer P_G i assume the Ceramics are worth having over the standard items then

Nah, they are naff, no grip when cold and over bite when hot plus no modulation in them....

P_G wrote:Nah, they are naff, no grip when cold and over bite when hot plus no modulation in them....

+1 to that.

They're complete sh!t mate.... suggest you shift them on as soon as possible. PM me by all means and I'll see if I can help you offload them.

Ow, Timster, back off there tiger.

Alright, alright.... don't panic...

+2, they are crap ... i had a set and sold em ... best thing i ever did

No bite when cold i can live with, over biting when hot wont affect me as i live in the North of Scotland and it never gets hot, however, no modulation!!! Crikey!!! Ceramic set up for sale, first reasonable offer accepted.....

Sold to me ?

I was just about to say "Heh P_G don't sweat it.... DK will come along any minute and strike a deal through the back door" Next thing we know they'll be another DK motor on the Front Lot with all the bells and whistles..... and we won't get a whiff of a deal

See what they are like first twotoots, we are only pulling your leg; well kind of. But if you don't like them after trying them lets talk. Where abouts in the land of the free are you?

I abode 50 miles north of Inverness, due to get the Car now on Wednesday providing the clutch & Gbox issues are resolved.

Looking forward to it, i havnt seen the car yet (other than pictures) or driven one but i believe it'll be worth the wait, fingers crossed..