[V8] UFO brakes

[Peter Schulz]

I've been able to remove a buildup of the cementite on the rotors by 
using a carbide tipped paint scraper...



>New UFO rotors sound a lot cheaper, to me. Why do you "need" new? Past wear
>limit? Inspecting shop needs to make boat payment? Wobbly? Tried the
>"italian brake tuneup"?
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: 200q20v-bounces at audifans.com
> > [mailto:200q20v-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Ed Kellock
> > Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 10:06 AM
> > To: 'Kent McLean'; 'quattro'; '200 20v List'; 'V8-list'
> > Subject: RE: [V8] UFO brakes
> >
> >
> > As far as I know UFO rotors are still readily available, but they aren't
> > especially cheap.  I think I recall a more recent post saying about $150
> > each.  Prior to that, they were $250 a piece.
> >
> > Someone out west fabricated something that would accomplish rotor turning,
> > but no, no FLAPS will likely be able to be turn UFO rotors.
> >
> > I think BIRA quit.  Not sure about that.
> >
> > You can always grab some S4 front struts and go the G60 route.
> >
> > Ed
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On
> > Behalf Of
> > Kent McLean
> > Sent: Friday, June 05, 2009 10:01 AM
> > To: quattro; 200 20v List; V8-list
> > Subject: [V8] UFO brakes
> >
> >
> > I'm 1 for 2 getting by Audis past state inspection. (The V8 is in today,
> > which may make me 1 for 3).
> >
> > The '91 200 Avant failed.  It needs brake rotors and brake pads
> > all around,
> > and there is an exhaust leak. I can deal with the exhaust easy enough, but
> > the brakes have me concerned.
> >
> > My 200 has UFO brakes in the front. Chris at Force 5 tells me the
> > rotors are
> > hard to come by. So now comes decision time...  Here are my options, as I
> > see them:
> >
> > a) Anyone have a good set of UFO rotors they don't need?
> > b) Can UFO rotors be turned by a regular FLAPS machine shop?
> > c) Does BIRA still make adapters available?
> >
> > Any other thoughts?
> >
> > What's a 20V Avant worth if you can't get brakes for it?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
>
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-Peter Schulz
Chelmsford Ma, USA
http://www.naaclub.org/

1995.5 S6 Avant Emerald/Ecru
1995.5 S6 Avant Silver/Platinum
1991 90Q 20v Q Red
1991 90Q 20v Indigo
1991 CQ silver  (eS2 recipient)