v8 - Are ufo's only on front wheels

[urq]

... guess I don't quite get the "scary" comment.  If I were to recommend the
cars that were the most in need of the BIRA (or audiconnection) upgrade it
would be the ones with the G60 "upgrade" ... now that would be scary!  BTW,
you don't remove the caliper to change the pads on the UFOs either.  The
rotor does come off, but overall the process is incredibly simple.

... another clarification ... the rear brakes on the V8 are not bigger than
those on the other cars listed, they are simply vented.  I understand that
this is the same system that some of the older Avants with the "towing
package" received.

Steve Buchholz
San Jose, CA (USA)
... quite satisfied with the front UFOs on my '91 5-speed V8Q ...

> Note that the rear brakes are larger than a 5ktq or 200q10v.
>
> 4-wheel UFOs would be really scary. Then I'd have to put
> Porsche front and rear brakes on the car. :-)
>
> If you need to replace the front brakes, consider BIRA System 2 UFO
> for the replacement. Yes, it will cost about $1300 (IIRC), but
> with much improved braking ability in terms of consistent stopping
> power, resistance to fade, modulation and pedal feel. You also get
> the really cool Porsche quick-change pad retainers, allowing you to
> change pads w/o removing the caliper.