4KSQ brake parts ?'s

[Brendan/Coolian]

I wrote up a little thing for this...
http://endosquid.com/audi/aud4kmaint_brakescuss1.htm

Brendan


At 03:00 PM 4/21/2001 -0400, FJ40Jim at aol.com wrote:
>Coming out of lurk mode...
>
>My '85 4KSQ needs brakes all around.  The car has the original rotors,
>calipers, lines, master cylinder and leaky proportioning valve.
>
>Where can I get good quality reman F&R caliper w/ bracket, and what is a fair
>price?
>
>ATE atom rotors- I've seen them used on A1 VW's w/ good results, any feedback
>on 4KQ applications?  Who has a good price?
>
>Should the still functional M.C. be replaced at 16yrs. old and 160K miles?
>If so, is a reman available and a good idea?
>
>The prop valve is leaking pretty bad now (have to top off reservoir every 2
>weeks).  Is a stock replacement available from an inexpensive aftermarket
>source?  I am considering an adjustable prop valve, has anybody done this in
>the stock location?
>
>Any other comments, warnings or BTDT's are welcomed.
>
>Thanks for any & all info...
>Jim Chenoweth
>85 4KSQ, free-flow exh, pirellis, tired brakes & suspension
>Lancaster, Ohio, USA
>Mailto: fj40jim at aol.com