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Re: Rear brake problem on 93 90Q
That and/or the guide pins. Take care of it as soon as possible. I left
mine for months, and it was a real ordeal to fix, although I was able to do
it myself.
John Corbs
-----Original Message-----
From: Gabor Jacques <neotek@virgin.net>
To: quattro@coimbra.ans.net <quattro@coimbra.ans.net>
Date: Saturday, December 12, 1998 6:52 AM
Subject: Rear brake problem on 93 90Q
>Two weeks ago I replaced the rear brake discs/ rotors and pads as the
>old rotors were badly scored and corroded and not providing much braking
>force. I have noticed that the pads are only gripping on the outside
>half of the rotors, the inside half are beginning to show signs of rust
>appearing and are not bright and clean like the outside. The handbrake
>does not hold the car on a hill very well either.
>Can anyone advise as to what the problem here is? Could this be a sign
>of seized calipers?
>
>Regards
>Gabor
>
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