[V8] UFO brake caliper availability

[urq]

... your '94 doesn't have UFOs does it?

The USA is an odd place ... everyone is worried about being sued ... and
suing.  I don't know what is "wrong" with the front calipers in the car ...
I know car parts live a rough life down east, but as long as the fluid has
been replaced regularly the front calipers should be easily rebuilt.  Years
ago it was possible to get seal kits such as the one you mention here in the
states, but no longer!  Even clutch rebuild kits are difficult to find.
Rear calipers have problems with the e-brake mechanism, even out here in the
mild climate of Kahleefohnia ... 

Steve B
San Jose, CA (USA)

-----Original Message-----

That information is, well, not accurate. The front calipers are still 
available @ Audi as of less than two weeks ago.The part no. *was 
441615108A for my '94*, and they quoted me a price of seven hundred 
Euros for one.
I would rebuild the originals, using the *seal kit (part. no. 
251698471B, about $25 @ Audi).
I`d ask Paul Fernandes of www.customautocraft.com if he carries any OEM 
replacements. I know he's got the rear calipers, but I`m not sure about 
the front ones.
The brakes will be among the last parts Audi will carry for our cars, 
I`m pretty sure about that.
What worries me right now is that with the current economic situation, a 
lot of the mostly small/ medium business auto industry suppliers are hit 
pretty badly by the credit crunch and **are facing tough times. 
**There's a real possibility that a few of them who are producing 
components for our cars will not survive. For example, BBS has declared 
insolvency....