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Re: The right rear caliper questions



ikessel@worldnet.att.net wrote:
> 
> Dan Simoes wrote:
> >
> > On the spring issue... perhaps it's just a matter of replacing
> > the old spring with a new one?
> >  If Audi doesn't stock this part,
> 
> That's what had immediately come to my mind yesterday. I scrutinised the
> 200 fiche - there's no spring. Damn!
> 
> > I'm sure there is a spring manufacturer that would be able to
> > bang off a run of these for us, assuming that there isn't something
> > off the shelf that would work...
> 
> Good idea. James Marriott - does it seem feasible and cost effective?
> Would you be willing to wind a few of those?
> 
> --
> Igor Kessel
> Two turbo quattros

If James winds..I'll buy a set. 

BTW, is this "Ford Granada/Scorpio/whatever" part available in the USA
or not? I'm a little confused after reading all those posts. It's
inspection time here for me and I need to get that handbrake functional
again. I already replaced the cables. 

Thanks!
-Osman Parvez

P.S. My calipers also need to be rebuilt, that is a project on top of
the list. I'd like to install a stiffer set of e-brake springs if
possible at that time.