Re: UFO Brakes 101

[Wolff <wolff_b@ix.netcom.com>]

Tony Lum wrote:
> 
> Hi Gang,
> 
> Would anyone care to describe what "UFO" stands for and what makes 'em
> different than regular brakes other than they're about 140lbs heavier and
> tend to warp badly.
> 
> Tony
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> Tony Lum
> Fremont, California, USA
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> 
> Audi Owner/Operator/Mechanic by Necessity ;-)
> 
> 1987 5000CS Turbo Quattro
> 1985 4000CS Quattro
> 1980 5000S Sedan
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> 


Hello Tony,
Here are some pics that might help.
http://www.lupus.com/quattro/ufo.html

Wolff
'91 200 tq (pics http://www.lupus.com/quattro/)
'86 4kq

P.S. They do have 20% greater swept area and seem to stop the car really
well when they aren't warped too bad.