Hello from a newbie

[SteveH]

Probably these badgers

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Audi_Coupe_2.2_1991/p/car-parts/cables/car-body-parts-and-car-exhaust/handbrake-cables/?108440448&1&c6e8981f62bb64f9653a93f18debbc0002e9d9bc&000168

[Eliza]

Handbrake issues are common on all old Audi's I guess. Thankfully, C4's still have new HB cables available from Bosch. The rest, as far as I've checked, only have OEM cables available which cost a fortune. Usually the cable gets damaged with time and gets water inside. Gets rusty and seizes. Other thing are the calipers themselves. Either the pistons or handbrake axis inside the caliper. So just go on disassembling and check the parts.

I guess most of the folks here would advise against removal of the legendary 5-cylinder. Better to upgrade it...

Hi RichLV,

Thank you for your reply.
Yeah, I completely agree. Oh, these brakes
Well, I'll have a look at these from Bosch. Thanks for the tip.
I've heard about the reasons for such troubles - actually, we can't avoid time influence. It's not the same situation as with the wine.

No-no, I'll preserve it. It is a legendary thing. It is the thing, I simply admit.
So - disassembling.

[Eliza]

Probably these badgers

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Au...2e9d9bc&000168

Thanks, SteveH,
They are quite good and affordable.
Nice option.

[Eliza]

If the issue with brakes I've clarified for myself, the one with tyres left unresolved.
I was looking for tyres of the 205/55ZR16 size. For instance, the previous ones were Goodyear. I guess to choose smth like Toyo, Bridgestone or Continental, found good options here https://www.tirendo.co.uk/.
Maybe anyone used to ride the specific brand and can share its quirks?
I'm not too much into the difference of brands etc.
So I wonder if it makes sense to afford premium tyres or choose low-priced?

[Henkjan]

chinese low-cost are a nono. Conti are good allround and a safe bet (Ive never seen a test where they did not endup top3)

[Henkjan]

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83715

[b4Dan]

What an amazing present, welcome to the forum Eliza, there are some very knowledgeable folk on here

[Eliza]

chinese low-cost are a nono. Conti are good allround and a safe bet (Ive never seen a test where they did not endup top3)

Thank you, Henkjan,
I've read only good reviews about Conti as well. It's no accident I guess.