s8 rear brake upgrade

[woodsup]

since everyone has been talking about upgrades. Can you do this with a standard facelift rear caliper or not. what parts are required. i have a wrapped rear disc and would like to upgrade.

[CliveH]

The facelift rear S4 caliper does the job.

According to the Audiworld article ( http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1716040.phtml ), the S8 parts required are :-

Disc: 8E0 615 301B,
Carrier: 4D0 615 425C

You'll need 2 of each, of course.

[woodsup]

thanks clive. just what i was after.

[s4woody]

try un wrapping them..they mite work better...merry xmas..

i have a wrapped rear disc and would like to upgrade.

[woodsup]

well spotted woody!! well i did wrap it against a kerb after spinning on black ice if that counts.......

[woodsup]

http://www.jdwautomotive.co.uk/audi-a8- ... 2090-p.asp



can this be right?? cheap

[jeffw]

The discs are expensive, it's the caliper mounts that are the pricey bit.

[CliveH]

Think you mean the discs aren't expensive Jeff?

@woodsup - yes, you can pick the discs up for as little as £20 for the solid ones.

As Jeff says, it's the calipers which are a bit pricey, but they're a one-off purchase.

[jeffw]

Sorry, that should read...

The discs aren't expensive, it's the caliper carriers that are the pricey bit.....just get my coat !

[philipwalker]

I am breaking a 1998 S8
Ring rather than PM for details please
01437 563793

[woodsup]

stupid question do i still use s4 pads??

[jeffw]

yes

[woodsup]

thanks jeff.