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suspension parts for A8, Help! - DavidA 2012-05-05 13:04:57 (23 views) Carson gets us discounts. Look for his sig - Reggie 2012-05-05 13:57:29 (12 views)
Just bedded the brakes and now I'm getting a subltle squeak squeak squeak - drifty 2012-04-22 14:05:13 (32 views) Nevermind. Squeak squeak squeak is gone. - drifty 2012-04-26 01:10:36 (21 views) Um... not totally gone, I guess. - drifty 2012-04-27 00:56:22 (15 views) Y0u keep pointing to the same facts, yet ignore them - just me 2012-04-27 08:51:38 (26 views) it could be .001/.002 " not a cause for action imo. - bpp 2012-05-03 20:59:43 (9 views) what do you mean? No one has measured them. And he HAS symptoms. - just me 2012-05-14 20:07:46 (10 views) you gave all the clues. - just me 2012-04-23 14:44:12 (22 views) put a micrometer on the rotor and see if its true or not - just me 2012-04-24 10:33:19 (14 views) mic the rotor? what's that? - drifty 2012-04-23 22:50:52 (14 views) a micrometer is attached to the hub and the rotor is rotated - Reggie 2012-04-24 18:01:21 (16 views)
:: ECS Tuning :: Save up to 18% on B6/B7 AirLift Kits!! - Jason@ECSTuning 2012-04-17 15:51:02 (27 views)
Looking to upgrade my B6 to B7 brakes...have calipers but I NEED calipers carriers!!! - Robson0172 2012-03-31 17:18:08 (36 views) they're the same brakes, b6 and b7. I don't get it. - bpp 2012-04-26 21:43:33 (8 views)
Buying new pads for my ST-60s. Are DTC-70s the way to go or should I go less aggressive? - PKmode 2012-03-13 12:32:49 (42 views) i have had very good results with Stoptech 309s in my 986 (non-S, little greys) - just me 2012-04-23 14:37:37 (18 views) I don't know those pads, but track pads usually wear out your rotors much faster. - drifty 2012-04-20 00:08:55 (19 views) street pads for street, there's no compromise once on the track...track pads. ) - bpp 2012-03-15 21:14:45 (36 views) Tracking a few times this year so that's why I went with the DTC-70s. Just curious how bad they'll - PKmode 2012-03-16 15:19:34 (55 views) ouch! - bpp 2012-03-17 19:48:27 (37 views) Yeah, 355, ST-60s not so cheap. - PKmode 2012-04-02 17:45:00 (38 views) ;o( - bpp 2012-04-09 16:45:15 (21 views)
it is said after a co or spring install the car settles. Does it? Anybody ever.. - bpp 2012-03-13 08:51:37 (42 views)
brake pads for the Alcon 4 piston calipers - MDIRADS 2012-02-27 08:28:36 (112 views) The inner part is least important. I also noticed the gap and never thought to worry about it. - drifty 2012-04-20 00:05:32 (15 views) looks like every pad/rotor combo i've ever seen. Normal. - just me 2012-03-06 15:22:39 (56 views)
Tried the TT forum but got nothing... - SloAssTT 2012-02-21 23:09:51 (69 views) cannot the dealer parts counter tell you? - just me 2012-03-06 15:23:32 (42 views) Carson the Parts Guy should be able to assist you => - bpp 2012-02-26 06:36:51 (56 views) It will be a part number change - I bet your Audi parts counter can - Reggie 2012-02-22 12:11:51 (41 views)
Painting my Calipers red, black, yellow or a Sweet Candy Apple Purple ! - Nulif7 2012-02-08 03:50:31 (101 views) I just painted my wife's Q5 calipers.... - KSMYRS4 2012-04-03 08:15:23 (37 views) Use a pressure washer from the car wash places - Reggie 2012-02-10 11:06:45 (124 views)
should I replace these rotors - MDIRADS 2012-01-17 21:42:41 (202 views) They look OK. Go by minimum thickness, - pointby 2012-04-08 04:12:47 (34 views) I would at least be getting ready to----- My experience has been that they are still good with - J. Patterson 2012-02-21 18:24:19 (98 views) The good news is that you didnt fall for the drileld rotors BS. Consequnetly, - just me 2012-02-07 16:38:19 (107 views) Those are ok... - magnetic1 2012-01-21 13:44:08 (118 views) Agree! Further, used rotors are better than new because they wear true. They shoud be - BernieBenz 2012-02-02 18:58:59 (100 views)
Cayman S Rear Pads - 3drei7 2011-10-20 18:30:20 (243 views) it would be better to place these in the classifieds - just me 2011-10-31 11:35:15 (89 views)
how do I identify springs? for example audi B5 A4 VS S4? they have painted dots but no part number - phil type R 2011-10-11 19:07:11 (86 views) paint codes are, i believe in the official factory repair manual - just me 2011-10-18 14:00:30 (99 views)
looking for a brake caliper piston tool - MDIRADS 2011-09-25 22:41:34 (200 views) kinda late to the party, but this is probably what you're looking for... - RKA 2012-02-08 15:37:34 (71 views) Grab your welder and... - John/TSR 2012-01-08 01:05:54 (91 views) I use the one from Harbor Freight with sucess - Reggie 2011-10-04 13:00:10 (125 views) Right, but for stock calipers, eh? For Alcons, he needs something else (see below). - drifty 2011-10-06 01:08:25 (131 views) For my Mono4s, I used a c-clamp and some wood blocks. Not elegent but gets the job done. - schlampenschlepper 2011-12-29 20:18:39 (86 views) this works great - Silber2eight 2011-09-26 19:37:07 (183 views) that's designed for stock calipers... - MDIRADS 2011-09-27 21:22:55 (197 views) Yeah, looks like it'll do the trick. - drifty 2011-09-30 00:36:34 (128 views) I have this kit and use it for my OEM rear calipers. - drifty 2011-09-27 00:02:47 (161 views) No, he needs one of those reverse-scissor things. - drifty 2011-09-26 23:50:58 (162 views) That can be replaced by a large pry-bar, and a worn-out pad and backing plate! - just me 2012-04-23 14:40:06 (10 views) you mean a screwdriver or channel locks (your choice) and the old brake backing? - just me 2011-10-17 14:30:11 (126 views)
The crucial final step to the B5 S4 rear tie rod removal. - afxjzs (doug) 2011-09-20 09:50:16 (143 views) hahhahaha - DiscoPotato 2012-03-07 09:20:49 (28 views)
The H&R Catalog, by AWE Tuning. - Alex/AWE 2011-09-07 14:26:00 (154 views)
where to find a quality portable jack - MDIRADS 2011-08-16 22:15:52 (213 views) I'm really happy w/ my Ranger RFJ3000AL - Quatroad 2011-11-15 23:02:42 (131 views) The stories I have read are that most track groups buy Harbor Freight racing jacks - Reggie 2011-08-17 11:38:23 (308 views) I have this. Used lightly, but good so far. Don't buy the 1.5 ton. - drifty 2011-09-27 00:28:22 (179 views) good luck, even snap-on jacks are no longer US made - egp320i 2011-09-15 07:31:29 (206 views) Agreed about Harbor Freight. Griot's Garage sells an ultra-low profile 2-ton floor jack..... - A6Gary 2011-09-17 19:39:15 (252 views) Apparently OTC steel jacks are still US made but aluminum ones are China - egp320i 2011-09-18 01:22:34 (351 views) Where it is made is less important than the quality control, design engineering. - Reggie 2011-09-19 03:49:07 (150 views) Correct. You can get very well made things in China, and frankl;y superb in taiwan. - just me 2011-10-17 13:56:02 (136 views) Not in my view because 3rd world countries often have lax CQ - egp320i 2011-09-20 03:25:14 (160 views) It's not China that controls the QC, it's the AMERICAN companies that use cheap labor there and - Slave IV 2012-01-16 14:18:12 (71 views) I presume you mean QC. Now, quality does nto come from craftsmen anymore. It comes from.. - just me 2011-10-17 14:03:17 (151 views)
D3 discs/rotors & pads at 87k miles; '05 A8 - DavidA 2011-07-22 12:43:58 (178 views) I dont knwo the sec for D3 rotors, but - just me 2011-10-19 10:42:57 (107 views) I'd get a quote from a independent Audi shop - Reggie 2011-08-22 13:52:24 (139 views)
From A4/B5 Forum >Saw something peculiar at lunch. A4 sedan with OEM rotors..... - JunkerAvant 2011-07-18 11:09:28 (225 views) Is the angle iron going to hold its strength, when hot? - drifty 2011-07-26 21:59:52 (186 views)
If I like Ferodo 2500, will I love anything else? - monkeyboy 2011-07-18 07:29:57 (184 views) I would use ferodo 2500 if they were available for the front and back but they are not for my car so - Slave IV 2011-07-18 16:28:06 (168 views)
Newtec floating disc on How it's Made. Pretty cool. - Audi Junkie � 2011-07-14 02:24:38 (245 views) I wonder how these really do in real world use? The Caliper looks - Reggie 2011-07-14 11:51:39 (187 views) They are based on aircraft brakes which have plenty of "credibility" - Eric Fletcher 2011-07-17 13:50:02 (161 views) Interesting...I've been trying to catch a glimpse of the brakes on planes recently when I've been - Slave IV 2011-08-08 13:38:07 (162 views) Hope they get adopted by someone soon - Reggie 2011-07-17 15:50:11 (152 views)
questions regarding BBKs - MDIRADS 2011-06-28 22:50:33 (287 views) The thing I always hear about Stoptech - drifty 2011-07-27 08:31:37 (258 views) I can speak of the STaSIS Alcons....... - Dr.quattro 2011-07-15 19:30:38 (247 views) In terms of performance, as long as the specs are the same, performance will be very close to the - Slave IV 2011-06-29 14:05:18 (263 views) I currently have OEM calipers front and rear, Powerslot rotors, and Carbotech pads - MDIRADS 2011-06-29 20:23:06 (275 views) I had the same brake setup as you without the Bobcats... - bpp 2011-07-29 10:22:29 (216 views) I use XP8's. - drifty 2011-07-27 08:38:30 (210 views) Good points about the pads...You can definitely fine tune brake bias through pad selection. - Slave IV 2011-06-30 14:06:37 (246 views) Thanks - MDIRADS 2011-06-30 23:16:48 (193 views)
Where can i get 2.5" ID spring seats? - $teady$upreme 2011-06-27 01:30:54 (140 views)
Centric Parts brake products ?? - 2stroke 2011-06-23 05:51:06 (196 views) I have their pads on my RS4 and I am adding them to my Q5 - Reggie 2011-06-27 10:34:19 (173 views) I try to stay away from Centric/Stoptech products. Their QC has been questionable even though they - Slave IV 2011-06-23 14:03:44 (220 views) My experience with the stoptech (309) pads is good. - just me 2011-06-27 11:24:40 (445 views) Pads are probably ok...I was referring to QC issues with their rotors. They may be improving but - Slave IV 2011-06-27 16:11:38 (191 views)
Anything special I should ask for w/my dealer alignment? 2010 Tiguan FWD on A3 springs. - VolksWigger � 2011-06-10 02:26:16 (206 views) I got the printout, all 4 wheels off. Will post it later. Car feels great. - VolksWigger � 2011-06-11 00:35:56 (169 views)
Best height for handling with Vogtland coilovers? Need to lower car again for spring/summer - QuiksilverS4 2011-04-13 20:47:57 (248 views) I run 25.5 all around with my Vogtland coilovers... used to be 1 cm lower but it rides much better.. - Roger 2011-05-25 03:19:18 (236 views) You have three tradeoffs. Start with the lowest center of gravity yeilds the best performance - just me 2011-04-21 09:22:38 (264 views) Handling what? Highways, country rods, track, xcross. Road conditions good/bad.... - bpp 2011-04-14 09:40:09 (257 views) Backroads and hiway, 245/40/17 on 17X8.5 ET35, rolled fenders, B5 S4 - QuiksilverS4 2011-04-14 10:22:42 (262 views) thnx ) - bpp 2011-04-15 07:24:34 (238 views)
Brembo drilled and slotted rotors bidirectional???? - maxh2o 2011-04-11 16:47:21 (206 views) One piece discs, yes. Two piece GT kits, no. - pointby 2012-04-08 04:11:50 (20 views) in general there is no left or right on a rotor - just me 2011-04-25 11:32:52 (193 views) 2 piece rotors usually are different, due to the cooling vanes direction - Lou 2011-05-07 16:55:00 (161 views)
BBK saga continues... - Mushasho 2011-04-03 21:08:00 (548 views) dumb question...no leaves on the trees yet? - bpp 2011-06-17 09:33:10 (162 views)
PSA: anyone interested in a group buy on some ST (essentially KW V1) coilovers? - slater 2011-03-30 09:02:47 (278 views)
Where to rebuild Bilstein shocks? - $teady$upreme 2011-03-24 07:57:59 (219 views) I send my Ohlins to Performance Shock, Inc. at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma. - Dr.quattro 2011-07-15 19:34:02 (224 views) call bilstein - california office specifically. they do rebuilds and custom valving. - slater 2011-03-29 10:27:25 (224 views)
B7 A4 Suspension recommendations ? - AshB 2011-03-15 20:50:38 (225 views) Go FSD. - snopyro 2011-07-22 00:36:16 (145 views) try the B7 A4 forum - Reggie 2011-03-15 23:32:04 (156 views)
A4/B5 rear caliper problem..piston will not retract & compress back into caliper. - JunkerAvant 2011-01-26 09:46:44 (942 views) Turn clockwise while compressing. Borrow the tool from AutoZone. - SEEKSar 2011-05-08 20:27:31 (319 views) wait a moment.. B3 and B4 rear pistons wont retract with force either... - just me 2011-04-07 13:19:21 (337 views) my limited knowledge says it shouldn't. try using the tool with the bleeder open? - UberVier 2011-02-07 22:13:14 (310 views) I wonder if the caliper piston is corroded? I don't know how the inside of the caliper works - Reggie 2011-01-26 11:26:34 (334 views) ding - bpp 2011-03-08 08:28:11 (244 views) I went through the same problem and ended up replacing the rear calipers. - CK NYoC 2011-03-14 17:35:39 (315 views) my friend in Boston did the same... '00 S4. - bpp 2011-03-30 06:25:48 (292 views) i just did mine for the 2nd time. What i found is, theyy get really stiff - just me 2011-04-26 13:02:43 (318 views) great answer. ))) - bpp 2011-05-21 07:40:38 (232 views)
Source for rotor-to-hat fasteners? - 200q20v 2010-12-18 13:20:55 (215 views) 993 Turbo rotor is a fixed rotor correct? - BIAD 2011-02-16 10:34:54 (192 views)
front brake pads - MDIRADS 2010-12-17 21:49:01 (331 views) XP8s are track pads and you should expect noise accordingly - kmhpaladin 2010-12-28 12:11:34 (278 views) My XP8's were quiet... for a couple days after HPDE. Then, the squealing began... - drifty 2010-12-30 23:47:45 (278 views) I don't see any reason to bother - kmhpaladin 2011-01-03 00:07:24 (276 views) you CAN diy the front pads. I had XP8's on my b6 S4 as I was... (edit) - bpp 2010-12-18 08:05:24 (316 views) Two questions regarding your write-up - MDIRADS 2010-12-20 21:23:56 (256 views) there is an expanded diy version .... - bpp 2010-12-21 06:01:00 (279 views) yes, loosen the cap so when you back off... - bpp 2010-12-21 05:55:20 (256 views)
Are Subaru or Mitsu Evolution Brembos as good as Porsche Brembos? - JunkerAvant 2010-12-14 09:24:14 (237 views) They won't work on your Audi. Those are axial mount. - pointby 2012-04-08 04:25:14 (19 views)
Are these any good? - schumimightstillwin 2010-11-29 14:33:12 (236 views)
Need held diagnosing a rattle after coilover install... - n2stox 2010-11-09 12:05:55 (295 views) I have the StaSiS motor sport Ohlins & - cousingrandpa 2010-12-17 13:52:00 (300 views)
where do i get alignment specs for suspension mods? - slacker 2010-11-02 12:54:59 (239 views) See my DIY Alignment tech article published on both AW and QW. - BernieBenz 2010-11-19 22:07:59 (256 views) thanks. i will look for it. - slacker 2010-11-20 12:58:41 (221 views) specifications dont change regardless of mods. - just me 2010-11-02 13:29:58 (248 views) thanks. - slacker 2010-11-02 15:54:24 (228 views)
Stern Adjustable Control arms in stock! - Mike@PureMS 2010-10-05 19:22:26 (341 views)
Anti-squeal? - drifty 2010-09-28 03:05:25 (345 views) I have always used Si caulk. Just takes a thin coat on the piston or caliper fingers to stick the - BernieBenz 2010-11-19 22:15:08 (271 views) What brand is suitable for track use? - drifty 2010-10-14 23:41:06 (274 views) hi-temp copper anti-seize should work for that. - TimS 2010-10-29 21:43:07 (250 views) It's just a coating to dampen the vibration that causes squealing. - TimS 2010-09-30 11:47:31 (290 views) On what car??????? - Reggie 2010-09-28 23:10:51 (324 views) I have stasis/alcon brakes on a B7 A4 - drifty 2010-09-29 02:53:43 (313 views) Not sure if all calpiers have them or not - Reggie 2010-09-29 17:42:23 (355 views) Okay, Alcons won't have those, since they have pairs of opposing pistons - drifty 2010-10-14 23:35:21 (250 views)
Frozen Rotors or Cryogenic tempering... anyone? - ben916 2010-09-21 02:24:54 (321 views) They don't shorten your stops, and they cost a lot more. - TimS 2010-09-30 11:55:56 (307 views) Drilled and slotted make a huge difference....... - just me 2010-10-26 12:56:18 (332 views) It used to be a real problem in the days of organic pads and solid rotors on race cars. - TimS 2010-10-29 21:42:31 (342 views) interesting. I didnt know it was actually in part a relic of older technology - just me 2010-10-30 15:22:36 (302 views) I agree with you. - TimS 2010-10-30 21:48:28 (300 views) Cryogenic makes sense scientifically but I'm sure you'll be much better off just getting quality - Slave IV 2010-09-22 13:43:48 (321 views) no one that i know of cryo treats as part of the normal process. - TimS 2010-10-22 08:26:38 (287 views) cryogenic treatment and other technology(s) - pocketchange 2011-10-14 10:31:13 (100 views)
Brakequip components - sandwich 2010-09-20 15:43:27 (226 views)
RS4 rear brake rotor change - justinbarryj 2010-09-10 11:29:56 (323 views) solved on my own! - justinbarryj 2010-09-11 19:16:03 (245 views) Congrats - Reggie 2010-09-17 12:02:48 (218 views)
Project Mu NS pad (Alcon Mono4 calipers) = 3 track days + 1 month of street - drifty 2010-08-25 23:32:24 (278 views)
Ferodo DS2500...Do they squeal? - VIERWELT 2010-08-04 17:08:46 (379 views) My favorite street pad, no squeal for me. - Frenchy 2011-03-06 01:58:14 (180 views) if properly bedded they are quiet. - ebg 18t 2010-08-21 12:46:31 (300 views) 2nd - monkeyboy 2010-09-07 17:39:08 (227 views) Mine don't. - schlampenschlepper 2010-08-14 15:42:58 (273 views)
Suspension Gurus,,, adjusting triple adjustable shocks... - BIAD@work 2010-07-26 14:57:57 (397 views) High-speed vs low- speed simplified... - AutoXJunkie 2010-08-14 22:33:40 (318 views) Simplified to the point of irrelevance! - BernieBenz 2010-11-19 22:23:32 (203 views) Your Qs make sense but leaves your understanding of suspesion dynamics in Q. Are you trying to - BernieBenz 2010-08-08 12:06:08 (327 views) Rebound settings also depend on the result you are going for..... - Dr.quattro 2011-07-15 19:43:23 (136 views)
What 'size' pads fit the B8 S4 stock front brakes? - mgleahy - extreme edition 2010-07-15 08:41:59 (288 views) Here's some enlightenment :) => - bpp 2010-10-23 09:31:30 (230 views)
Eibach's.......... - 4AudiQ 2010-07-12 22:02:01 (340 views) what do you want to accomplish? - just me 2010-08-05 14:43:15 (291 views)
first timer doing brakes - stadtjunge 2010-07-03 17:27:15 (429 views) I like EBC Redstuff. It's a low-dust pad and I haven't had a noise problem with them. But! - Slag 2010-07-09 18:28:31 (409 views) Solid are defintely recommended - ChipB 2010-07-10 12:16:43 (396 views) that's what I've been reading - stadtjunge 2010-07-13 20:42:43 (358 views)
Father's Day gift.... - Quatroad 2010-06-20 23:30:13 (685 views) i hope when i have kids my get me cool stuff like that! props to you my friend - VT200S4 2010-07-10 21:16:31 (325 views) Nice - is he going to install them :) - Reggie 2010-06-23 11:58:02 (318 views) nope... but he'll learn how. - Quatroad 2010-06-23 12:02:51 (321 views)
B6 S4 Avant- recommended yellow Koni sport shock settings when matched with H&R sport springs? - snopyro 2010-06-18 20:46:36 (435 views) Ask Koni! They also need to know weight diff of your wheel / tire combo relative to stock. - BernieBenz 2010-08-08 13:45:02 (276 views)

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