[s-cars] Re: S4/S6 brakes

Kirby Smith kirby.a.smith at verizon.net
Tue May 18 08:50:46 EDT 2004


Hmmm.  All of mine seized their left (driver's side) rear caliper.  I'm
sure this means something deeply philosophical (or political), but it
escapes me.  :)

kirby



Igor Kessel wrote:
> 
> William Noland wrote:
> 
> > As others have mentioned, the rear brake calipers will tend to sieze up over time. If
> > you're replacing the rear pads regularly, the calipers are not releasing and are in
> > need of a rebuild. Bleeding the S4/S6 brakes is tricky, too. There is a kink in the
> > left (driver's) side brake line, that tends to trap air bubbles. Takes a thorough
> > bleeding to get the air out.
> >
> > Bill Noland
> 
> Every big Audi that I ever owned had seized its right rear caliper.
> Every one of them.
> 
> --
> Igor Kessel
> two turbo quattros in the stable,
> the third one is in the works
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