The Least Expensive UFO Brake Conversion Option?

[StevieK1 at aol.com]

Fellow UFO'ers and others who have done this project: 
I have combed the archives meticulously and have decided to convert my '90 
V8Q's UFO's to a standard rotor-type setup by harvesting the front struts, 
brakes, calipers, etc. from a pre-existing, salvaged 200 or S4. There are no 
more "conversion kits" available, to my knowledge, and I think this is the 
least expensive way to go.

I have a couple of questions that John Cassara at Autobahn Performance was 
able to help with, but I need some confirmation from others who have done 
this specific upgrade. The archives go back and forth on this a bit and most 
of the discussion on this thread are rather dated, so please give me your 
updated info and sources, etc.:

1.  Exactly what parts from a 1990-91 200 TurboQ are needed to do the 
upgrade? 
(John said that a '92-'93-'94 S4 or S6 '96-'97 will work, too.)

2. What parts will remain on my original V8 setup?

3. In light of the fact that I am trying to keep costs way down, what parts 
need to be replaced new for this conversion? I assume pads, rotors, but what 
else?

4.   I have read that it makes sense to upgrade to stainless steel brake 
lines and a higher quality brake pade, like PBR. What other caveats are there 
that I should be aware of while proceeding? I assume an alignment would be 
needed after replacing struts? What about urethane bushing, ends, connectors, 
etc?

TIA for your help on this in-process project. Since I will be keeping this 
car for a while I thought I'd better go for the standard rotors setup. 
Unfortunately, BIRA has no conversion available yet for the V8Q.

Steve Kohn
1990 V8Q  143k - His
1990 100    148k - Hers
1997 Chevy Suburban - Ours

Cars we've owned:
1986 BMW 735i
1993 Passat GLX 
1986 VW GTi 
1981 VW Scirocco
1987 Acura Legend
1983 Toyota Tercel
1988 Chevy S10 p/up
1969 Olds Cutlass 350 Rocket Eng.

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