t44 rear brakes

[SAM LETZRING]

I have had this problem many times with my 86 4KCSQ. Usually required
re-manufactured calipers- have had luck this last time by lubricating the
bushing where the camgoes into the caliper with AT fluid- seems to make them
last longer.

Sam

86 4KCSQ >> 500kmiles
97 SUbi OB
2002 Eurovan Camper
2003 ALLROAD ( as soon as I can get around to picking it up)
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Redig" <birdmanmt at gmail.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 9:25 AM
Subject: t44 rear brakes


> Hey q-listers-
>
> Looking for a little help on rebuilding some v8 rear calipers.  The
biggest
> issue with these things seems to be the ebrake mechanism within the
caliper
> seizeing up.  I have 4 calipers sitting around (2 on car 2 on the shelf)
> that all have this problem.  Looking thru etka, I don't see this piece
> available for purchase seperately.  Is there a solution for this?  or do i
> just need to buy some reman'd calipers to make it work.  I'm tires of
> grabbing the e-brake and having a seized caliper!  I'm betting there's
just
> a seal that wear out letting dirt/moisture in.  And they should probably
get
> greased more often than most do.
>
> Many thanks
> Jeff
> 87 5kTQ EFI'd
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