[s-cars] Parking Brake Cables

[Tom Green]

Hi Peter,

I gotta agree for those who operate these vehicles in the rust belt,  
or snow and salt belt as you call it, the Gemo cables don't have the  
rust protection of the genuine parts.  That applies to a lot of other  
parts under there.  Those $25 cables work fine in the land of constant  
sunshine.  I've still got the original plating on the calipers.  : )

Tom

On Apr 14, 2011, at 9:56 AM, Peter Schulz wrote:

> Tom:
>
> I spoke with an former Audi tech and current independent mechanic a  
> few weekends ago about parking brake cables.
> He claims , based on his experience, that the Audi oem ones last  
> much longer than the aftermarket Gemos...
>
> YMMV...
> -Peter
>
>
> On Apr 14, 2011, at 9:50 AM, Tom Green wrote:
>
>> Jim,
>>
>> There is a list of online suppliers in the FAQ on  
>> Quattroworld.com.  You don't even need to register to read it.  Use  
>> it and you will easily find parts. This is one of the better  
>> sources for aftermarket parts:
>> https://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=2l0hqrzuzvrgxm55je2ao0fd&makeid=800002@Audi&modelid=1009370@S6%20TURBO%20&year=1995&cid=14@Brake%20%26%20Wheel%20Hub&gid=1696@Parking/Emergency%20Brake%20Cable
>>
>> They list the Audi part # for these aftermarket cables if you want  
>> to check Miramar Audi again  (genuinevwaudiparts.com)  I will say  
>> this one last time:  use the part # to search their catalog.  They  
>> will match your VIN with the ordered part if you include it, but  
>> that means a few days to exchange emails.  If this doesn't work for  
>> you, call Rector Audi.  They use the same pricing scheme.
>>
>> There are plenty of aftermarket sources in that FAQ list to find  
>> the Gemo cables.  You will probably want the 4 little clips that  
>> hold the cable in place just behind the handle attachment.
>>
>> Tom '95 S6
>>        '95.5 S6 avant
>> Knoxville, TN
>>
>> On Wednesday April 13, 2011, at 1:46 PM, "Jim Fleischer" <jim at almgt.com 
>> >  wrote:
>>
>>> Hey all,
>>>
>>> Looks like I'll be replacing my rear parking brake cables while I  
>>> am R&Ring my driveshaft next week.  Is this a dealer only item?   
>>> Couldn't find them on www.genuineaudiparts.com, but haven't tried  
>>> Sunset imports yet.  Any thoughts?  What are they running, and  
>>> anything in particular I need to get in addition?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Jim Fleischer
>>> '95 urS6 avant
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> -Peter Schulz
> Chelmsford Ma, USA
> http://www.naaclub.org/
>
> 1995.5 S6 Avant Emerald/Ecru
> 1995.5 S6 Avant Silver/Platinum
> 1991 90Q 20v Q Red
> 1991 90Q 20v Indigo
> 1991 CQ silver  (eS2 recipient)
>
>
>
>

Tom '95 S6
          '95.5 S6 avant
Knoxville, TN