[s-cars] Rear brake calipers

[Vincent Frégeac]

The S-bitch has frequently seen temperatures below -20F with no sticking
rear caliper issue so I don't think the problem you're experiencing is
caused by a design flaw in the urS calipers. Simply, the grease in the hand
brake mechanism is old, probably mixed with a good deal of rust powder, and
a full rebuild of the calipers should solve the problem for several years.




Vincent



2006/12/7, Harold McComas <HaroldMcComas at comcast.net>:
>
>
> Recently had my parking brake stick in 20F weather and did some research
> on
> it, aka sticking rear caliper, cables and such. Got me thinking, does
> anybody know of an improved/newer rear caliper that would be less seizure
> prone?  I am thinking along the lines like  the VW Mk2 Golf guys using the
> Mk4 caliper:
>
> http://www.rennenparts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=168
>
> Did a very brief search and it seems like the only other Audi that uses
> 10.6
> rear rotors is the 2000-2003? A8L. Anybody that is Audi parts savy care to
> investigate further ( if worthwile)? The A8 caliper is more expensive but
> if
> it doesn't seize might be worth it.
>
> Harold
>
>
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