Avant Rear Brake Upgrade - Rear Brake Porn by request

[Skull]

i used the original s4 line, and a second (short) line to make it longer. just bolted together and job done.

[Lars Erik Johannesse]

i have got a problem with the brake lines,it`s biger hole in the calipter for the line. orginal lines does not fit. is it a reducer i need to use or will orginal lines from S4 B7 fits to orginal brake lines ?

someone maybe have VAG part number ?

[Skull]

The biggest problem was the cable that needs modofication, cutting the sleave. The clamp that holds the cable in the wishbone needs to be reset at the exact point. too backwards you will not be able to insert the safety pin in the bracket above the propshaft, too forward, cant insert the safety pin on the caliper. that is a real nightmare. get a lift. i have done it on the ground and it is big time PITA.

p.s.: it was worth it!!!

[Nuvo]

Well done. How did you solve the problem with the handbrake cable? I take it you had to route a little better to gain the extra few millimetres length needed?

[Skull]

Job done. It is amusing how the handbreake cables just fit. It is a matter of milimeters...

The braking effect is also noticeable, they really cancell the nose dive.

[Skull]

i have a problem



this is the original audi 80 cable connected to the caliper with that safety pin, and even if i fully extend the wire, i cant get t on the lever. it is just too short. On this pic, the wire is even disconnected on the other side - above the propshaft.

other then that, the brakes work fine.

WTF?

[Skull]

i have a question about the handbrake cable

only one cable has this clamp. is that correct, or i have one wrong cable fitted?



the other travels free trought the wishbone. do i have to release both cables from their brackets on the chassis?

[Skull]

yes good find, but it was far from planned. now i will have to live with bread and water for a month. that is good, i will improve the power to weight ratio

also with the pads in it fits like it is meant to be. i will make the shield usable too

[Big Lee M]

When I had mine fitted there was no grinding needed. It seems some need to be and some don't. Good find by the way Skull.

[Skull]

wow, it looks like they really just bolt on.



and i found out where is the ginding needed

[Skull]

cleaned one caliper and bracket. here are all the numbers i found...

bracket:





caliper:

[Skull]

Little reminder: Carrier needs small grinding job to fit.

where exactly?

[s2avant]

I'm confident they are right. The brackets and calipers look correct. Next job is to get them fitted.

Ben

[Skull]

yes they have something, but nothing like the audi part number:

[s2avant]

They certainly look to be the correct setup. The discs are an older number but they are 300mm S4 rears. Do the carriers have any numbers cast into them?

Ben