Front Brake Questions Re '88 5KSQ

[Peter Golledge]

Christopher Ritchie wrote:
>
> Need to replace the front brake pads on my 1988 5000S Quattro.  There is a
> front end shake when braking at high speeds, so I think I'll replace the
> front rotors too.

Pretty good bet that it is the rotors (BTDT x 3 on various Type 44)

> Questions:
>
> 1. How much are AUDI OEM ones?  The ones on Ebay and the ones at the FLAPS
> aren't very expensive.  Are they any good?  I mean, a rotor is a rotor,
> right?

Go for the ATE Powerdiscs (grooved rotors), TPC have them on special
from
time to time, their prices are normally pretty good.  I even pulled at
set of nearly new ATE disks off a wreck the other week at the pick
and pull. :-)

> 2. How is the rotor secured to the hub?  Does the rotor just come out when
> the caliper is swung out of the way?

Rotor is just sitting on a flange on the hub.  The caliper carrier will
need
to be removed to get the hub off.  If it has been near road salt a
rubber
mallet should work but it can be ugly at times.

> 3. Do I need to know whether I have Girling or Teves brakes in order to
> order rotors and pads?  Or, are those parts the same no matter the brand?

Only ever had Girling, check to see that you have a twin piston unit.
Good idea to replace the carrier bolts.... can be got from any metric
fastener place.

> 4. Can the caliper piston be pushed back into the caliper with a "C" clamp?
> Or, do I need a special VOA tool?

C clamp works a charm on these.

Cheers
--
Peter Golledge