[V8] UFO brake caliper availability

[Bastian Homburg]

my '94 does have UFOs. It just has passed the 300k mark, and the 
calipers themselves are still fine. Never heard about issues with the 
front calipers over here before - that definitely is not a weak point 
with these cars, contrary to the rear ones.
I can't believe Audi doesn't carry the seal kit in the US. In any case, 
your Audi parts guy should be able to get it from Germany if he's worth 
his salary.



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urq wrote:
> ... 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 ...
>