Re: Brake compatibility

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In a message dated 96-01-12 09:56:11 EST, you write:

>
>	I have an '86 5KCST (5 speed) "parts car" with virtually new (stock) 
>brakes all around (pads and rotors). I am getting ready to pick up an '87
>5KCSTQ 
>in the need of some front brakes.  Are the pads/rotors compatible between
>these 
>two cars? Do the non-quattro/quattro cars use the same brake setup between
>these 
>two years, or am I out of luck?
>
>
>TIA,

Well, it depends......   If the 86 has the covetted 2 piston calipers, it is
a direct swap, chance are tho, that the 87 5ktq has the duals and the 86 has
the singles.....  The pads I believe are interchangeable, but the carrier,
the rotor and the caliper are all matched to the single or dual
configuration.....  Rebuild the dual pistons on the 87, it is considered an
upgrade to the single.....  The rotors are not interchangeable to the
caliper/carrier, and the later dual piston brakes have more cooling holes
than the singles......

>From BTDT

HTH

Scott