Ruby Red Audi S2 Avant

[andy10v]

check is deffo 314/30 and not 312/25.

Do you have something to wind back the pistons in the rear calipers?

[Michael S2]

I'm doing the brakes myself, shouldn't be too hard. Figured out what brakes they are, just the pads i wasn't too sure about. I thought it would be the caliper type, thanks fo the help Andy. Think TT use 312mm discs, so pads should be close enough to my 314mm discs... thats my logic anyway.

[andy10v]

Exhaust looks tidy, I look forward to hearing it.

If you have the tools I would do the discs and pads yourself, it should only be a couple of hours work if nothing is seized. Also means you know it is all done properly and good to get a look at everything whilst you are there.

I would buy new rear caliper carrier bolts, as they are allen key, and often get mangled removing them.

Pads are normally specific the the caliper/carrier, though sometimes you can get some depth variations.

According to this

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37121&highlight=tt

you have 314/30 discs and tt calipers/cariers, so you would use the tt pads.

[geneandbolly]

mike, there's a great little garage in alyth that my family use. i'm sure he into all sorts of classics. indeed there are a few garages/ bodyshops in that tiny little village that are into classics! i'll find out the name of the place if you like?

[Michael S2]

hehe: Wheels are just right
Garage wanted £400 to do brakes which I reckon is steep. When they discover the fronts are upgraded I bet they'll want even more. Time to get my hands dirty again me thinks.

Brake pad question for anyone who runs different caliper/disc combination. Do you run the caliper pads or disc pads?

[Tonybolony]

Sorry, Mike- I don't know exactly what brakes were fitted up-front (I never changed them!) but I'm sure the relevant info is in the reams of invoices you have. May be worth a chat with one or two other previous owners, who I think are still on here.
Good luck Bud; keep the photo's coming, pls

(Ps- I'm still not sure about the alloys)

[Michael S2]

Think its just the photo makes it look low. You have tooooo many speed bumps near you, at least when you get passed them you have great roads not far away.

Got the car checked over before mot. Needs discs and pads all round which i expected. Car runs front tt calipers and s6 discs. So before i strip it down what pads do i order? S6 or tt or will they be the same?

[Tonybolony]

Looks good, Mike- and I bet it sounds fantastic
But isn't it a bit low to the ground where the original Cat spring mountings were? It wouldn't have cleared the kerb to fit in my drive

Gagging to hear it Bud

[Michael S2]

Cheers, it sounds pretty damn good

Its not exactly as i asked for, but that may be my fault. I asked for 3" from turbo, sports cat into Milltek back box. However they left the Milltek middle box in. I said leave it just now and if its not loud enough i can have a straight section put in. Bit of confusion somewhere, but not to worry it looks a good job to me. Not boomy at all but sounds much more purposeful which is what i wanted.

Its away getting MOTd now but i'll try and get a video soon.

[quattrostyle]

Video please, looks very nice

[anthonys2]

That's bloody massive!!! Bet it sounds good Michael!? Your neighbours will love you!

[geneandbolly]

that looks like a nice job, mike

what does it sound like??!!

[Michael S2]

3" custom exhaust

[Error404]

that seems rather steep, mike. i was quoted £360 for the s6 at this place plus the cost of the cat if so desired. simon does an excellent job and is far from being your typical dirty faced, expletive prone welder..

http://www.simonscustomexhausts.co.uk/

It cost me over £300 just to buy the tube & bends to make my 3" turbo back system and it took over 20 hours work, £60 of gas, rods, plus other consumables, not even factoring in VAT and overheads, £1000 is about right for a quality job.

[geneandbolly]

great stuff - i've emailed anthony as he will likely be the furthest travelled to see where suits him too . ..