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Old 21st January 2009, 06:18 PM
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Default Axles, Suspension, Brakes and Steering Sticky

Here we will post links to Axles, Suspension and Steering related solutions. This post will be edited by an Administrator when a new solution is found either within this forum or elsewhere on the Interweb.


PARKING BRAKE

Parking Brake Fault - From one of our very first contributors, A8Doc .

AIR SUSPENSION

Air Suspension Lowering Tip - Architex_mA8tey

How to remove and install a D3 Air Suspension Compressor
- GlynC

Adaptive Air Suspension - Full Audi Guide PDF - Richardracer

Modified VCDS labels for D3 suspension - Delboy

suspension gone harsh since battery disconnect - mechanico lee

Power Steering Hose Failure & Fix - D3 S8 - Delboy

DIY - Replacing Headlight Level Sensor - Leorio


WHEEL BEARING

Video - How to Replace a D3 Rear Wheel Hub Bearing - Youtube


BRAKES

Disk and Pad options - MatthewH
Rear Brake Caliper System Rebuild - MatthewH

Remember, if you find a solution to a problem you've had or others have posted on the web let an Admin know (PM or email) and we will add it to this sticky.
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File Type: pdf Adaptive Air Suspension D3 A8 - Audi Document PDF.pdf (2.15 MB, 1592 views)
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Currently,
2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block.
1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing!
1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard
2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion.
2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse.
2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter.

Previously
2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex
1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure.
1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex.
2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on.
1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8.
And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.

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