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Brakes

Do you still remember the specific offset needed to work with the Audi
cailpers?

Any other info would helpfull too.

Cheers.

Marc
'83 Scirocco
'97 A4

> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org]De la part de Brian Honnold
> Envoy? : mardi 18 mai 2004 15:12
> ? : scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Objet : RE: Brakes
>
>
> When I was shopping for brakes, I researched using a corrado
> setup and then
> the Audis.  Both require 11 inch rotors and specific offset
> wheels to work.
>
>
> But, to me the main problem with those setups is the weight.  An Audi dual
> piston caliper by itself, no adapter or lines weighs over 7 lbs.
> Cheapest I
> could find a set of those boat anchors locally was $100 used not including
> pads and lines or rotors.
>
> Wilwoods on the other hand weigh in at under 3lbs with pads and lines and
> also work with the stock 16v rotors and you get the benefit of
> more pistons.
>
> If your lucky you can find a set for under $200 used.
>
> Brian Honnold
> Only the best parts go in my boxes
>
>
>
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