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Spitfire007
07-19-2023, 05:24 PM
2016 A6 3.0 s-line
Stock with 91xxx miles.
There was still some life left on the fronts, but a mushy pedal and vibrations after repeated stops in highway traffic left me aggravated.
Took the car to the Indy, and got all 4 corners done, added Goodrich Stainless Steel brake lines, and got a full bleed (ABS as well of course).
They even cleaned the calipers and they look NEW.
WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!
No more squishy pedal. Braking feel is firm and consistent. Couldn't be happier. They did a great job.
Zimmerman rotors, akebono rear pads and textar front pads (dunno why mixed but I don't care it feels great).
Highly recommend the brake lines. It's pretty much night and day
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Spitfire007
07-19-2023, 05:25 PM
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Spitfire007
07-19-2023, 05:26 PM
So clean it's unreal. Looks like they painted them.
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I wonder exactly how they cleaned them. Wire brush or wheel? They do look as though they are painted.
Spitfire007
07-20-2023, 09:43 AM
I wonder exactly how they cleaned them. Wire brush or wheel? They do look as though they are painted.
Must have. Even the brake shields behind the rotors are cleaned...damn.
I wonder what they can do with suspension...
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TheBlackMarvel
07-20-2023, 01:25 PM
They’re probably sand blasted
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MyDimeIsUp
07-20-2023, 05:20 PM
Wow! Your mechanic really cares about their work given the calipers. I did Zimmermann rotors and Akebono pads and my brakes are a lot better but pedal is still mushy. I'm working with 12-year-old brake fluid (build date 9/2011) so I need to get them done asap.
Spitfire007
07-21-2023, 05:22 AM
Called indy. He said they clean them and coat them with a special coating but it's not paint.
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Powdercoat? Can't believe they do all that----was the bill steep?
AudiInMyA7
07-21-2023, 09:47 AM
Whos your guy I’m finna stop by [emoji23][emoji23]
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AudiSportB5S4
07-21-2023, 10:28 AM
Very nice! I replaced my brakes along with a flush and still have some vibrations that can get pretty bad at times under braking scenarios only. Maybe I'll try lines next as I find it hard to believe I got rotors that aren't true. I also think if it were something like rotors it would present itself more consistently than it does.
Spitfire007
07-22-2023, 02:58 AM
Could be control arms manifesting themselves.
No the brakes aren't painted or powder coated. I understand they just cleaned them really well and then spray them (and the rotors) with an anti corrosion spray....I have no idea what it is.
Bill was $2000: that's all 4 rotors and pads, a sensor, a full bleed of the ABS system, and installing SS lines i supplies then with (2hrs of labor).
High speed braking as tested yesterday is quite impressive compared to what it was before. Maybe I just had shitty brakes for the last 4 years of ownership.
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Botbasher
07-28-2023, 05:25 AM
Called indy. He said they clean them and coat them with a special coating but it's not paint
I do my customers stuff in Cerakote. Rustproof when done right and virtually indestructible otherwise! Comes in tons of colors and I can custom mix it to get even closer!
And it makes cleaning them a breeze as nothing sticks to the ceramic. Brake dust generally rinses off!
A good option for a long term fix!
Cheers,
KS
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