Aftermarket Rear Calipers

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Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by simonpoulton » Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:21 am

Hi guys,

Having a right mare with my rear calipers and their bleed nipples. Had a pop at getting drivers side undone whilst still on the car but managed to round it off.

Has anyone had experience with aftermarket ones? I was thinking of getting a pair to keep me going (http://www.eurocarparts.com/brake-caliper) whilst I get mine either refurbed or at least free off the nipples on the bench.

Any thoughts?

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Re: Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by Shoppinit » Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:43 am

I would be perfectly happy with some Pagid calipers from ECP for my RS6. Tricky thing is finding some that fit. The RS6 rear brake catalogue is the even horizon of parts catalogues. None of the parts ever fit.
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Re: Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by Shoppinit » Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:47 am

Looks like the TRW one are more likely to fit. That'll cost you £197 for the pair if you get them today with the CRAZY30 code. Not a bad price. Of course, assuming they'll fit. :)
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Re: Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by simonpoulton » Thu Jun 30, 2016 12:57 pm

I will trail blaze and report back!
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Re: Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by Nobby » Thu Jun 30, 2016 1:38 pm

I bought one from ECP after one of my bleed nipples chewed up the threads on the way out. Looks identical to the standard ones only just didn't have the Audi logo on them.
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Re: Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by Rstoney » Thu Jun 30, 2016 1:48 pm

I've got TRW rear calipers on mine from ECP. They are fine. I believe they are just refurbished genuine calipers, just with the Audi logo ground off. Just make sure you get the ones for the RS6 with the larger sized piston

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Re: Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by Jay_g » Thu Jun 30, 2016 3:14 pm

I've got TRW refurbs on mine and and they are as good as gold

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Re: Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by simonpoulton » Thu Jun 30, 2016 3:40 pm

Sweet, thanks for the info guys. Got a pair on order for tomorrow with 30% off
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Re: Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by Steveo » Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:26 pm

Nobby wrote:I bought one from ECP after one of my bleed nipples chewed up the threads on the way out. Looks identical to the standard ones only just didn't have the Audi logo on them.

My mechanic who is an Audi MasterTech, has told me that the TRW ones are Audi ones with the logo ground off.
Fitted on the rear of mine and they are, of course fine!
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Re: Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by simonpoulton » Tue Jul 05, 2016 8:17 am

Just a follow up - got the TRW calipers and, as mentioned above, they are literally identical apart from the Audi logo being ground off.

The original Audi ones are actually made by TRW as well. Here is a photo of them side by side:
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Re: Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by CHRISTOPHÉ » Fri Jul 08, 2016 8:02 am

If you want to sell your old ones please let me know.
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Re: Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by Human Joist » Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:23 am

Yes. They are just a factory refurbished original. I think he will need to return the originals for the surcharge mate. I can get them for £100 each less the surcharge that was later refunded as I sorted another lad on here out.

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Re: Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by simonpoulton » Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:32 am

Yeah I will need to return them and the bleed nipples are stuck so they would need refurbishing anyway. Best to just get some nice new shiny ones - shiny is good.
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Re: Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by Jay_g » Fri Jul 08, 2016 7:39 pm

Human Joist wrote:Yes. They are just a factory refurbished original. I think he will need to return the originals for the surcharge mate. I can get them for £100 each less the surcharge that was later refunded as I sorted another lad on here out.
Aye, really appreciate that mate thanks a lot!

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Re: Aftermarket Rear Calipers

Post by live.marc » Sat Oct 07, 2017 2:37 pm

Hi, can anyone recommend where to get the TWR rear aftermarket brake calipers for teh RS6 C5 please? and if you know of any discount codes etc :-)
thanks in advance.
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