2006 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 2006

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2006 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 repairs by problem area

Engine (55%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

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2006 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (17%)

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2006 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

95480 mi

C $350
Replaced front ROTORs and PADs. Pads had 6mm material left, but brakes pulsated. Rotors were worn unevenly. Suspect that car dealer where vehicle was purchased 2 years ago replaced pads only without replacing the rotors (which wear out together in every VW/Audi built in the last couple decades, and need to be replaced together) 

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2006 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

70700 mi

US $450
Master slave cylinder needed to be replaced 
106400 mi

US $185
Rear caliper was sticking, pins were cleaned/greased, piston retracted. Symptoms persisted, caliper replaced. 
150000 mi

US $225
Replaced rear calipers, as the parking brake wasn't operating correctly and had stuck slightly. 

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2006 Audi A4 4dr Wagon

255-horsepower 3.1L V6 6-speed manual AWD

125860 mi

C $450
Rear brakes were making a grinding noise. Investigation revealed metal on metal. Rotors and pads were destroyed, so required replacement. Further investigation revealed a defective caliper, which required replacement. Flex hoses to calipers were at end of life so replacement required. Rusted brake lines made repair difficult. E-brake cable was disconnected and had to be reconnected inside car to e-brake handle. Full brake system bleed required to purge air from entire system. 
135160 mi

C $450
Front rotors were at wear limit. Replacement required. Front pads were worn unevenly so the decision was taken to replace them. Caliper slides were cleaned an re-lubed as part of the maintenance. 

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2006 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

106000 mi

US $700
Calipers seized up and would not release. Brakes overheated. 
124000 mi The brakes would sudden not want to stop the car and the brake pedal would stick all the way out and not want to go in to stop the car while driving unexpectedly. 
209800 mi

US $1063
Rear brake lines replaced, brakes flushed. 

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2006 Audi A4 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD

90000 mi

US $1580
Replace Brake Vacuum Pump and gasket 

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2006 Audi A4 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

71600 mi

US $1000
Shifting handle wouldn't disengage from parking. 
102000 mi ABS Control Unit 

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2006 Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 Brake Problems

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