Master Cylinder - 200Q20VTQ made of unobtanium?

[Bernie Benz]

I’ve just never seen the MC binding problem.
When changing pads do relube the guide pins.
As I recall, the hidden pin comes out with an Allen wrench.

Bernie

On Apr 8, 2010, at 11:12 AM, Ben Swann wrote:

> Bernie,
>
> Not sure what you are driving at.  I have a well maintained system  
> relatively speaking.
> It has been bled/flushed every few years - more than most cars I've  
> seen.  This will be
> the second set of pads I've replaced.  Don't know about the prior  
> owners maintenance on
> it, but he was former Audifans/Quattro listmiester.
>
> I don't know why these MCs have a habit of binding when heated.  I  
> just flushed the
> fluid - helped, but still starts dragging front caliper when things  
> get hot.  I've seen
> this on almost every 5000/200 I've owned.
>
> I might be into rebuilding the caliper at over $400, but at $125  
> not worth my time.
>
> Ben
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bernie Benz [mailto:b.benz at charter.net]
> Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2010 10:50 AM
> To: Ben Swann
> Cc: 200q20V mailing list
> Subject: Re: Master Cylinder - 200Q20VTQ made of unobtanium?
>
> Apparently, because there is no demand, and rightly so. And you’ve  
> replaced these in the
> past, why?
>
> IMO, in a properly maintained system they should be good for the  
> life of the car, along
> with the other components of the system. Further, if abused they  
> can be overhauled.
>
> Bernie
>
>
> On Apr 8, 2010, at 6:37 AM, Ben Swann wrote:
>
>>
>> I just had a friend with WorldPac account try to order a Master
>> Cylinder for my '91 200 quattro avant.  He exclaimet the cost was  
>> Holy
>> Sh** + WOW!  Which when translated was around $400 his cost (list  
>> over
>> $600).
>>
>> So, I know I have gotten these for way less in the past, so enquiring
>> of the AUDI Oracle where to get one at best price.
>>
>> Ben
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