[V8] G60 Brakes

[daves745t at optonline.net]

Ed - 
I am indeed converting from a UFO setup.  I agree it has been 
discussed at length.  However, from what I found, different
folks used different terms sometimes for the same thing and
other times for different things.  My ignorance of the conversion
didn't help matters any, but there isn't anything in Audifans Knowledge
Base on the topic and the link is bad where it is supposed to be 
discussed on other models.
Thanks for the additional clarification and while all G60 calipers may be
the same, there seems to be different applications due to model-specific 
hubs and/or offsets.
-DaveM
----- Original Message -----
From: Ed Kellock <ekellock at gmail.com>
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2006 4:38 pm
Subject: Re: [V8] G60 Brakes
> I think there's one point regarding clarity here that has yet to be 
> asked/stated or I just missed it. 
> 
> Are you trying to convert FROM a ufo setup? 
> 
> If so, then yes, you need new struts.  This has been discussed at 
> lenghtquite frequently. 
> 
> If not, then I'm also surprised that there would be different 
> types of G60 
> calipers/applications. 
> 
> Ed 
> 
> 
> On 3/1/06, daves745t at optonline.net <daves745t at optonline.net> wrote: 
> > 
> > Thanks for the replies. I've researched the archives 
> > and it isn't exactly clear.  Based on what I found it appears 
> > that I require the hub and strut assembly from a URS4 or 
> > S6 (or I assume a 92-93 V8Q).  I guess my dumb 
> > (or dumber) question for the day is - What 
> > encompasses the "Strut Assembly"?  Is it the 
> > Strut housing and the strut itself? Or just the 
> > strut housing, although I wouldn't think my 
> > V8's strut would fit, right? 
> > 
> > Besides the model years indicated, are there 
> > others that would work too? Such as 92-94 
> > 100? 
> > 
> > Thanks again. 
> > -DaveM 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: Ingo Rautenberg <i.rautenberg at waratap.com> 
> > Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2006 2:17 pm 
> > Subject: Re: [V8] G60 Brakes 
> > 
> > > They only fit strut housings that are designed for them. 
> > > Therefore, if you 
> > > had the strut housings from the S4 as well, then you'd be good to 
> > > go.  Only 
> > > UFO brakes and rotors will fit stock UFO strut housings... 
> > > 
> > > Ingo 
> > > 
> > > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > > From: <daves745t at optonline.net> 
> > > To: "Audifans V8" <V8 at audifans.com> 
> > > Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 12:53 PM 
> > > Subject: [V8] G60 Brakes 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > > Much to my chagrin, I purchased 
> > > > G60 calipers & Rotors off a 
> > > > 93 URS4 and was just told by 
> > > > my indy that they won't 
> > > > fit my 1990 V8Q.  Showing my 
> > > > ignorance - I thought all G60s 
> > > > were alike and apparently they 
> > > > are not. 
> > > > 
> > > > Would anyone car to enlighten 
> > > > me on what Audi/VW models 
> > > > with G60 brakes would fit my 
> > > > 1990 V8Q? Or how one would 
> > > > be able to tell just by looking 
> > > > at the calipers? I had cleaned and 
> > > > painted them black, and the only 
> > > > markings I saw was "G60" and 
> > > > "Girling" . . . surprise, surprise. 
> > > > Thanks. 
> > > > -DaveM 
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