Re: Warped Rotors

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

> >
> Wolff, Why are you still using these rotors? There was a update kit
> available for 90 to 91 V8. This kit retro fitted the front suspension
> components and brake discs to that of a S4. Tie rods were also included in
> the kit. All the customer had to do was complain about a brake shimmy.
> 
> Don

I spoke with Audi shortly after I purchased the car (July '97) and they
were unwilling to do anything. The story I got was that the original
owners of these cars that complained long and loud did get backdate kits
for free. However, the 20% greater swept area of the UFO's (12" or 315mm
rotor) makes a noticeable difference in stopping power, so I prefer to
keep them. The backdate setup I have heard of uses 11" rotors and users
have reported slightly decreased braking effectiveness.
Wolff
'91 200 tq stops smoothly