[s-cars] BBK Issue

Tue Jul 8 01:04:02 PDT 2008

no, the 1mm off-center shouldn't be an issue as long as the rotor isn't rubbing against the bracket or caliper.  even if the rotor isn't centered, the pistons should push the pads with equal force on both sides, although one side will have slightly more displacement than the other.

----- Original Message ----
From: Mike Fitton <rfitton at vt.edu>
To: s-car-list <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Monday, July 7, 2008 7:31:42 PM
Subject: Re: [s-cars] BBK Issue

Okay, I'll make a wheel bearing concession/theory.  For your consideration:

Concerning the milling issue on the RS2 brackets.  I think we've been
under the impression that the 1mm rotor offset discrepancy was a trivial
matter.  Okay, you can mill it a little and center it if you're
paranoid.  Or you can leave it as is, and not really any harm done.
I've been thinking that one side's pistons just push a little further
out and it just doesn't add up to a real problem.  I think most everyone
else thought that too.

So what if it's not 100% okay for that to happen?  A little unbalanced
force on the rotor, translates to the hub, maybe puts a little abnormal
strain on the wheel bearing.  And it makes strange noises?  Maybe...

Okay, discuss.

-Cheers!
Mike

Tom Green wrote:
> I had to have the new, smaller socket for my GPS after it shorted out 
> the lighter socket 3 times one night last winter when I really needed 
> it.  The fuse is the forward most fuse in
> the underhood box-a real joy to change with cold hands.  :-(
>
> The original stuff will go unused, so you are welcome to it.  I have 
> changed my '95 and '95.5 and neighbors '95.5.
>
> I followed the big brake groaning with interest.  Everything, yes 
> everything, written cries out wheel bearing, except
> the part where everyone dismisses the possibility.  The replacement 
> FAG bearings don't seem to be the same quality as the OEM, so I 
> wouldn't eliminate them as the cause even
> if I had changed them last week.  My first item to check is the last 
> part that I worked on.  :-)
>
> Tom
>
> On Jul 7, 2008, at 9:11 PM, Mike Fitton wrote:
>
>> Awesome, thanks for all the information.  I just last night finally 
>> got my freakin console back in, after being out for almost six months 
>> now I think.  I kinda shelved that line of thought until last night 
>> when the gaping hole reminded me of it.
>>
>> I had a funny feeling someone changed all the lighter socket sizes.  
>> I don't use them very often, but there were clues that something was 
>> up.  With that in mind I'm not sure how I'll proceed.  Suppose I'll 
>> start by comparing all the things I may possibly run in the near 
>> future to the original (busted) socket I have and see if they 
>> physically fit.
>>
>> On the other hand, I got a line on a usb extender with that form 
>> factor on one side...so you can replace your socket with a functional 
>> usb port.  Pretty cool for nerds like me.
>>
>> -Cheers!
>> Mike
>>
>> Tom Green wrote:
>>> Mike,
>>>
>>> I was searching the list archive on a different project when I just 
>>> ran across your old message.  Did you get this resolved satisfactorily?
>>>
>>> The two parts are not the same, the connector is different since 
>>> there is less room for the longer 191 part, but without the plastic 
>>> socket
>>> and replacing the connector with insulated spades, it will work in 
>>> the center console.  The rear seat A/C duct runs under the socket.
>>>
>>> Actually, I have both lighters on my desk, and you are welcome to 
>>> the part you need, the 4A0 919 305B.  If that works for you, let me 
>>> know.
>>>
>>> My advice is buy an new lighter, though.  The reason is, the lighter 
>>> socket became smaller in 2002, so some sockets for cell phones,
>>> GPS, etc, don't fit well and actually short out the socket or don't 
>>> charge properly  (bad for cell phone just when you need it).  
>>> That's the
>>> reason I have these good parts.  I replaced with 996-652-101-10-A05 
>>> Cigarette (lighter), which is a Porsche retrofit socket and 996-652-
>>> 102-10 lighter  and the Audi 8D0-919-343 expansion (red light 
>>> surround).  You will need 3 insulated spade connectors as with the 191
>>> part since the new lighter plastic connector is too long as well and 
>>> the light is included in the new expansion surround (LED, I presume)
>>> The Audi lighter that goes with this is 4B0-919-305-C-01C (socket 
>>> and lighter), but it costs about 5 bucks more  :-) , and it's 
>>> identical except
>>> for the part # and has to be trimmed as well.  This is because 
>>> Porsche has an update kit for older cars, Audi didn't bother.
>>>
>>> Want to stay OEM, you can have mine.  If you decide on new, I 
>>> recommend:
>>>
>>> <http://www.genuinevwaudiparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=214407> 
>>> which is Miramar Audi in San Diego
>>>
>>> Or, Riverside Audi in NJ:
>>> <http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=215021>
>>>
>>> Both are online sales for an authorized dealer, so you get genuine 
>>> parts and the 12 month Audi warranty, and the prices beat my local
>>> dealer by a wide margin even with club discounts, although you have 
>>> to register with Carson Heter at Riverside for the discount.
>>>
>>> Tom
>>>
>>
>
>

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