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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering Brakes, Springs, shocks, steering racks, steering columns, suspension arms, wheel hubs etc. |
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D2 handbrake mechanism...grease?
Given our D2's propensity for seizing its handbrake mechanism, I was wondering if a liberal application of copper grease around the lever/calliper interface might stop the ingress of sh*te (if only a little bit) into the mechanism.
Any reason why I shouldn't do it? Would probably refresh the application every couple of months. Zip
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2002 D2 S8: Ebony Black over Platinum. A8L Comfort front seats in black (), heated rear seats, extended Leather Pack 3, blinds, glass sunroof, MFSW, Dension Gateway 100 for iPod, ski-hatch, xenon plus, auto dimming mirrors, 20" FE wheels, billet aluminium 'brake block', gunmetal Brembo calipers 2005 B6 S4 Cabriolet: Ebony Black Pearl over Silver. RNS-E, Bose, heated seats, cruise control, retrofit aux-in, centre armrest, Milltek resonated exhaust |
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I would have thought that a good idea. I shall inspect mine and probably do the same when I change over from winter to summer wheels/tyre in the next few days.... or weeks!
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2002 D2 S8 – Ming Blue, Valcona leather, Vavona wood insert, solar sunroof (to be fitted), Heated rear seats, extended leather pack, 18” Avus, ski hatch, Bose, auto dim rear view mirror, rear blind. |
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I managed to slip a rubber o-ring into the gap between the arm and the caliper body. I tried to stuff it with grease as well. Its held up for almost 5 years so far but I couldn't tell you what condition its in.
On the previous 8 one caliper did seize up and was very corroded in that location. They should have fitted a rubber boot there at the factory and not left it open like that. |
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