2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 2001

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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 repairs by problem area

Engine (49%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (15%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (6%)

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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (44%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 6-speed manual AWD

107000 mi

US $1000
replace one caliper, resurfaced all 4 rotors and replaced 4 sets of brake pads. 4 new bridgestone tires from Costco and an alignment from local shop. All done by myself. 

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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

127000 mi Brakes going into anti-lock puslation on every stop. Rebuilt anti-lock control module put in. Anti-lock senders cleaned. Repair was not successful. 

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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 4.2L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

79360 mi

C $1000
Right rear caliper failed, needed new caliper, two new rotors, (left one replaced as well, to match wear). 
150000 mi

US $350
Replaced Front ABS speed sensor 
138000 mi

US $500
Rear hydraulic brake cylinder was leaking brake fluid and needed replacement. 
141000 mi

US $700
Float for brake fluid malfunction, replaced float, drained & replaced brake fluid. 
143700 mi

US $90
Replaced all soft brake lines and bled the system. 

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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic AWD

95000 mi

US $675
ABS Brake sensor. 

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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 4-door

6-cylinder automatic AWD

81000 mi

US $600
ABS warning light on: repaired ABS control module 

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2001 Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Brake Problems

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