rfrs

When I replaced the stock brake pads with the low-dust centric posi-quiet pads, I took some pics. Just under 19K miles when I did this. When I got the 15K service done, I asked the dealer to inspect the DRC and they said it was ok at that time. This looks like the DRC is leaking, wondered if anyone else agreed.

First pic is the driver side, second pic is the passenger side.

Thanks.

Idiotsavant

They will say 'condensation' but it looks like a leak, have them pressure test the system, make sure your dealer knows what to look for/how to deal with DRC

ArthurPE

in the first pic, at the bottom stain line, it looks cracked/split?

rfrs

It does look cracked/split there, but it is some sort of adhesive label or something that is covered in the gunk, and then partially came off. You can kind of see that label in the second pic, but the leak has not reached it.

rfrs

Good idea, I will ask them to do the pressure test. I'm at 20K now and plan to take it for an oil change, so I'll do it then. I'll report back. Thanks.

Vijay

Yes, you have DRC failure. I always said that when my system goes, and it just did after 2 years and 4 months and 15,000 miles that I would upgrade to Stasis. MS are on order now!!!! I am leaking on my right front shock. Looks the same as yours.

titsataki

Take it to the dealer and see what they say. I bet they will say everything looks good and that is like the "acceptable sweating"

rfrs

Got my appt for Friday. Will let you know what happens.

TexasFly

Have the same happening to both of my front shocks. Took it to the dealer, they took pictures and said that they will be contacting Audi and ordering replacements. They also said that there is a campaign for the S6 on DRC failures but not on the RS4s. Go figure.

titsataki

yes when I bought my car I did mentioned the DRC failure and they(audi dealer) said the same it was for the RS6 but nothing for the RS4.