UFO brake conversion

[Kent McLean]

(replying to the list)

That's true about the G60 brakes being inferior to the UFOs, but I believe
you still need the G60 struts so you'll have someplace to bolt the new
caliper bracket to.

robert weinberg wrote:
> i'd probably try and find a set of used 993 brakes, willwood or baers. the G60
> is INFERIOR to good working UFOs.
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* Kent McLean <kentmclean at comcast.net>
>
> christopher locke wrote:
>  > I have two '91 200tq20v's and need to do front brakes. the UFO's have finally
>  > had it, and I need a conversion that won't break the bank. I don't race,
>  > they're just daily drivers. What is a nice conversion that doesn't cost $$$?
>
> Most conversions cost money. You're buying rotors, calipers, pads, and
> rubber brake lines. You're basically completely replacing your brakes, not
> just the pads. I believe most conversions involve the G60-version of the
> struts, and some sort of custom bracket. Even if you went with good used
> struts, rotors and calipers, the brackets won't be cheap (if you can find
> or design and make them).
>
> The V8 converted to a 5-speed that passed through my hands had Audi A8 rotors
> and Mercedes S-Class calipers. I don't know who made the brackets. The brakes
> worked very well.

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Kent McLean
1999 A4 Avant, V6 Tiptronic
1990 200 Avant mit V8 conversion
gone: too many to count, including my first, "Bad Puppy"