Re: Rear Calipers for '83 Ur-Q = 5000 Calipers??

["John Corbishley" <gtr1@traverse.com>]

Yes, the '85 is what prompted the question.  So they are 4000 calipers!

Is there a crossover to any of the later Audis that would make them easier
to source secondhand?

John Corbs
Traverse City, MI
'83 & '85 Ur-qs (for my sins)
----- Original Message -----
From: Martin Pajak <urquattro@wave.home.com>
To: John Corbishley <JCorbs@gtresort.com>
Cc: Quattro List <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 1999 4:58 PM
Subject: Re: Rear Calipers for '83 Ur-Q = 5000 Calipers??


>
>
> John,
>
> > Does anyone know whether the rear calipers off of the 5000 models are a
> > direct bolt-on for an '83 Ur-Q?
> >
>
> The 1983 Ur-q rear calipers were basically modified rear 5000 turbo FDW
> calipers (very heavy and fubared design with both e-brake brackets for 5kt
> and Ur-q).
> In 1984 Ur-q changed to a 4000 quattro caliper which had a larger piston
and
> was designed for the 4000 quattro/Ur-q.
> This would be a worth while upgrade.
>
> Your '85 should have the newer 4000 quattro calipers.  Compare and you
will
> see for yourself.
>
> HTH
> --
> Martin Pajak
>
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