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Another brake question
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2003 9:31 am
by Carps
I have managed to find a set of 996TT monoblocs, complete with discs and pads (only 4000 miles covered).
Does anyone out there know what else I will need to fit them up to my S4.
Obviously an adapter plate for the caliper, but what about the mounting of the discs ?
Also, when fitting are any adjustments made to the brake balance ? Or is the fitting best left to the real pros ?
Cheers in advance
Re: Another brake question
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 9:46 pm
by Carps
Hmmmm, spoke to AMD and Kim Collins today and neither seem interested in supplying caliper brackets and bells. Does anyone know anywhere else I might try ?
Cheers
Re: Another brake question
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2003 10:30 pm
by fade2grey
try the nice guys at BG dev..
clicky linky they'll sort it all out for you..
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Re: Another brake question
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 11:46 am
by Carps
Thanks for that [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]
Unfortunately to produce the caliper bracket and bell they require an entire front suspension/brake assembly detached from the car. Not something I can provide [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
Unless anyone else has an idea (or a front corner from an S4) looks like I'll be stuck with the off the shelf solutions (Movit, AP, AMD, etc...)
Cheers
Re: Another brake question
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 11:49 am
by sitas3
have you tried Forge? I have heard in the past that they supply these things.
Re: Another brake question
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 12:48 pm
by fade2grey
Sorted... How about joining BIRA? Not bad for $20..
Bira joining gives you access to the adaptor brackets they make for the porsche calipers.
Alternatively you could talk to
QRSmotorsport - bira vendors in the states, they will supply & fit the lot if you don't have the calipers. They should be good for hints & tips if you are diy-ing it or having somewhere local fit them.
Keep us posted (I'm also interested in this route but am permenantly skint! [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] )
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Re: Another brake question
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 1:03 pm
by Andiroo
Excellant info Alex [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]
Andiroo
Re: Another brake question
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 1:41 pm
by fade2grey
I spend too much time surfing.. [img]images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img] aahh you've gotta love the IT game [img]images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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Re: Another brake question
Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2003 7:24 pm
by Carps
Excellent info. Now I need to decide if the saving of a few hundred quid is worth all the hassle and secondhand calipers...
Cheers