Greg_S S2 Coupe 20+ years going strong

[Ross]

Wrong... once the bathroom is done you'll have to start on the kitchen

I'm not the only one with a car suffering as a result of expanding family + house renovations then! Just be glad you didn't decide to buy a house with 4 bathrooms all needing gutting

My car is about to complete it's third 12 months SORN stint in 5 years; hoping to fit the 2nd KW very soon and then the rears late August bank holiday.

ADI 2016 maybe?

We should have a sub-forum for house renovation pics + ideas, perhaps I could be more involved in the forum then

[Greg_S]

Well another year has passed and the house renovations and family continue to expand. Good news is that I have a second recaro the match the drivers seat now. Just need to make a subframe from some old seat bases that I had from acid burn a long time ago.

Got through the MOT without too many problems. I freed off the ap calipers and emery papered the corrosion on the Pistons to free them up, but will get them refurbished next.

Once I get the bathroom finished and doors fitted at home I can get back to giving the Audi some attention

[Jonnybravo]

I use Performance Friction fluid in the track only cars and Motul RBF600 in everything else. None Audis though although that should make very little difference.

[Greg_S]

I did wonder why they were so much cheaper, the AP discs I currently have fitted have done really well. Lasted nearly 10 years and about 55k which is excellent value. Ive got in touch with RCM to see what they come back with too. What brake fluid is recommended for our S2's these days?

[Jonnybravo]

The Reyland rotors are a cheaper type disc machined to suit, not bad value for money though really, I'd be happy to use them if on a bit of a budget, failing that try RCM as their genuine AP stuff is well priced

[Error404]

Remove caliper, put a piece of wood inbetween pistons and use an airline into the brake line thread, don't use too much prssure they will fly out!

[Greg_S]

Thats good to hear, was wondering what the best bet is for removing the pistons from the calipers. I guess you could just take the pads out and pump pedal until they pop out. Would be a bit messy with fluid though

[rynaqui]

My mechanic had managed to refurb my 996 calipers. Got him a seal kit for all the pistons, dust caps etc. It is possible to do it without need for a specialist I would think

[Greg_S]

Got out for a run in the Audi this afternoon, good news is the misfire hasnt re appeared so will keep an eye on things. I also got a chance to check out the sticking brake piston.

I got the brakes warmed up and got the wheel off then removed a pad and wedge in so that the sticking piston was free. Claire pressed the brake pedal for me and fortunately it moved freely out and I could press in back in.

However it didnt seem as free moving as the upper piston on that side and it didnt return quite as far, it returns about 3-4mm less than the piston above, now im not sure if this is by design or if it is because there is a problem internally on that piston which will need a refurb.

The calipers are AP Racing CP5200 4 Pots I couldnt find any details of how far the pistons should return?

If they are going to need a refurb how do you go about carrying this out on this type of caliper or is it more specialist?

Thanks in advance. Also i need to get some new discs, ive been looking at the reyland discs which seem to work out at £265 a pair for 330 x 32mm 12 bolt pattern. Anyone used these? Or can recommend any other alternatives?

Thanks

[Greg_S]

This evening I spent a bit of time checking out a misfire on load where on load and boost I was getting a miss fire in the way home from ADI, and found the bolts on coil cover had loosened do re tightened and checked again but still does a little. This evening I've checked all the plugs and wiring and all look fine. Is there a way to test the coils and the 2 x POS?

[Greg_S]

Been a while since I have updated the thread. Since the summer I've mainly been putting effort into house renovations and had limited time on the car. Most recently I changed the lower ball joint on the passenger side and plan to do drivers side too and found that I have a calliper piston sticking on my AP callipers. Any tips on freeing off the piston on the four pots? Other jobs for the winter is to get the inner arch rust sorted and the leading edge on the windscreen while I save up for a respray. Also want to continue undersealing and get ready to overhaul the suspension and subframes as they are looking a but crusty again, its been about 6 years since I last did them

[S2 EDS]

Good write up Greg and me too love this colour.

[irishs2]

Timeless colour in my opinion and the brighter interior is appealing alright.

[Greg_S]

All good, the steering boss I bought doesn't cancel indicators properly which is annoying, but makes quite a difference with that wheel

[Rusty]

Looking good How's the steering wheel?