RE: Misc. V8 questions

[Aleksander Mierzwa <alex@matrix.com.pl>]

Bryan wrote:

	>1)      Brake Mods.
	>
	>        Still have original UFO brakes.  Considering switching
as brakes
	>will need overhaul in another 10 to 15k.  I have heard that
1)UFO rotors CAN
	>be turned instead of replaced, 

There seems to be some confusion about rotor turning. Turning can
eliminate light warping or scoring, as far as the rotors are thick
enough so they won't be below specification after turning. If the rotors
are badly warped or/and scored and they're already considerably worn
(too thin) turning makes no sense, UFOs or not. Certainly if the rotors
needs replacing because they're worn near the specified thickness, you
can't cure them by turning ;-) 

	>2) Conversion kit results in reduced stopping
	>power.  Have also had both of the above contradicted by others.
VERY
   >CONFUSED.  Any input?  Is it worth it?

Audi recommended converting the brakes to the conventional ones used on
late 5Ks/200s. Some drivers were reporting reduced stopping power after
the conversion, which seems logical given increased weight of the V8.
The aftermarket calipers/rotors seem to be a solution, although
expensive.

Aleksander Mierzwa
Warsaw, Poland
mailto:alex@matrix.com.pl
87 Audi 5000CS turbo (mine)
88 Renault Medallion wagon (mom's)
91 mountain bike (just in case both cars broke at the same time :-)