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The_Laird 22nd August 2013 03:07 PM

HELP! S8 Calipers needed
 
I've just been quoted £600 +VAT each for front calipers for my S8.

Does anyone know if I can get a better deal that that? And quick!

Thanks

HPsauce 22nd August 2013 03:28 PM

Our sponsors presumably can do better, give them a call. What's the problem?

Adrian E 22nd August 2013 03:53 PM

Can the existing calipers not be pulled and refurbished? Granted you're without the car but may be cheaper option to run around in something less grand while they get sorted?

Not much on calipers that can't be repaired or replaced if you have the kit and knowledge

The_Laird 22nd August 2013 05:12 PM

Andy at A4 Audi had left it until the last minute, despite my car having been in for the better part of 2 weeks, so I made my displeasure known. So I'm getting them 'at cost' to him.

It's no wonder that parts are so expensive: the manufacturer makes a profit; the motor factor makes a profit; and the garage makes a profit! :(

I'll try to get the old calipers back for a refurb job.

Adrian E 22nd August 2013 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Laird (Post 60944)
Andy at A4 Audi had left it until the last minute, despite my car having been in for the better part of 2 weeks, so I made my displeasure known. So I'm getting them 'at cost' to him.

I had similar with a Citroen specialist I used to use - would drop the car to them on a Friday to be picked up the following Friday and they would NEVER touch it before the Friday morning, despite needing to check out some issues, potentially order parts etc, do big jobs. Eventually stopped using them as I found somewhere more reliable closer to home.

If it helps at all my only slightly out of date copy of Etka suggests they retail at £473+VAT (£567) so I hope they're a good bit cheaper than that if he wants to retain your good will ;)

Might be worth a call to local TPS to see what they would charge?

Goran 22nd August 2013 05:57 PM

why not take this opportunity to upgrade to RS4 front calipers?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-Rs4-B...item4ac82c6dfd

Delboy 22nd August 2013 06:21 PM

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What brakes are on yours at the mo?

Scratch that. see you have brembo's

For 63 notes you can get a repair kit see attachment

Singh 22nd August 2013 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrian E (Post 60946)
I had similar with a Citroen specialist I used to use - would drop the car to them on a Friday to be picked up the following Friday and they would NEVER touch it before the Friday morning, despite needing to check out some issues, potentially order parts etc, do big jobs. Eventually stopped using them as I found somewhere more reliable closer to home.

If it helps at all my only slightly out of date copy of Etka suggests they retail at £473+VAT (£567) so I hope they're a good bit cheaper than that if he wants to retain your good will ;)

Might be worth a call to local TPS to see what they would charge?

I work for Citroen UK, think I get bits at cost + 10% if you ever need them, Adrian.

Adrian E 22nd August 2013 07:21 PM

Cheers Amar, unfortunately most of what I want is no longer made by Citroen/available, or at least the UK dealers claim it's NLA anyway.....bit like Audi in that their parts supply for older models is a bit pants (ours dates from '88)

Can't even buy a pair of front fogs for a BX 16V :-(

Dave McB 22nd August 2013 07:56 PM

I'm a parts advisor for a large Scottish motor factors.
Currently on the case, it's no gonna be an easy one tho.
I suspect a recon/return job is going to be the best idea.

Il keep going tomorrow & see if I come up with any super Ideas.

Zip 22nd August 2013 08:51 PM

I've just used these guys

http://www.brake-caliper-painting.com/

Really nice guys.

Will be refitting them this weekend. See my other thread.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6683

Zip

PsYcHe 22nd August 2013 09:58 PM

I had a set done for the wife's car a few years ago by the factors, was a 48 hour turnaround for old caliper off and fixed.. what's wrong, could be a driveway repair though.

Singh 23rd August 2013 12:31 PM

Sucks, doesn't it? BMW promise to get any part for any of their cars as a commitment to keeping the older models on the road, even if the company that makes that part no longer exists; they have all the blueprints in Munich and will commission another company to make them up. I'm sure Porsche and Mercedes are similar.

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Originally Posted by Adrian E (Post 60952)
Cheers Amar, unfortunately most of what I want is no longer made by Citroen/available, or at least the UK dealers claim it's NLA anyway.....bit like Audi in that their parts supply for older models is a bit pants (ours dates from '88)

Can't even buy a pair of front fogs for a BX 16V :-(


green A8 23rd August 2013 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Singh (Post 60968)
Sucks, doesn't it? BMW promise to get any part for any of their cars as a commitment to keeping the older models on the road, even if the company that makes that part no longer exists; they have all the blueprints in Munich and will commission another company to make them up. I'm sure Porsche and Mercedes are similar.

Yes Mercedes will get just about any part for any older model. I restored a 190SL about ten years ago the engine had thown a con rod through the block. Not a problem for Mercedes they built me a full brand new engine from parts held in stock. They also supplied a pair of rear wings and a complete boot floor, for less than it would have cost to repair the existing rotten parts. They also supplied a friend of mine with air suspension units and a new steering box for his 600 pullman.

it's a shame Audi aren't so keen on supporting their older cars with a few parts. I had to wait almost six months to get an ECU for our V8 4.2. My 200 Quattro Avant is still awaiting a few parts. I'm having to import them from Brazil and Mexico, it shouldn't really be like this should it:Confused:

Singh 25th August 2013 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Laird (Post 60944)
Andy at A4 Audi had left it until the last minute, despite my car having been in for the better part of 2 weeks, so I made my displeasure known. So I'm getting them 'at cost' to him.

It's no wonder that parts are so expensive: the manufacturer makes a profit; the motor factor makes a profit; and the garage makes a profit! :(

I'll try to get the old calipers back for a refurb job.

You're not the only one having issues with A4 Audi.

http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=105605

Conan_the_Librarian 25th August 2013 08:52 PM

Jim,
I have a spare set of S8 FL Brembos you can borrow. Came of when my B7 ZRS4 Brembos were fitted. I'll need them back to fit my winter wheels but your welcome to borrow them if you need them.

PsYcHe 25th August 2013 09:51 PM

Wonder if Andy's letting things get too big and he's losing control over the quality if the r246 post and Jim's experience is anything to go by.

Given the number of cars that go through the place now, it's hardly surprising that they'll get the odd screwup.

The_Laird 26th August 2013 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Conan_the_Librarian (Post 61008)
Jim,
I have a spare set of S8 FL Brembos you can borrow. Came of when my B7 ZRS4 Brembos were fitted. I'll need them back to fit my winter wheels but your welcome to borrow them if you need them.

Thanks Mike, but I'm now driving around in a nice Toyota Aygo (should be called a Toyota I don't go) whilst I wait for the new calipers to be delivered. So I expect that by the time you got yours here, the new ones will only be a day or two behind them.

I'm also going to send the link for reconditioning and see about getting that done instead of new ones.

SilverS8 26th August 2013 05:20 PM

Are these Bolt on? Except for new RS4 Discs ofcourse.

:)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goran (Post 60947)
why not take this opportunity to upgrade to RS4 front calipers?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-Rs4-B...item4ac82c6dfd


The_Laird 14th September 2013 06:34 PM

Worth the wait?
 
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Originally Posted by The_Laird (Post 61029)
Thanks Mike, but I'm now driving around in a nice Toyota Aygo (should be called a Toyota I don't go) whilst I wait for the new calipers to be delivered. So I expect that by the time you got yours here, the new ones will only be a day or two behind them.

I'm also going to send the link for reconditioning and see about getting that done instead of new ones.

Well, over 2 weeks later, my calipers arrived back home. The plan now is to to take the train on Monday to A4 Audi, drop off the calipers, continue to work (another train and a bus) and pick up the car (remember the car?) on the way home.

Must say the calipers do look nice, although there are one or two tiny runs on the paint (probably a result of me getting them to pull their finger out and rush them back).

What do you think?

Adrian E 14th September 2013 06:52 PM

They do look good, just a shame you've been given such a run around by them

It's one of those jobs on my to do list as the lacquer is peeling off mine, but need to decide whether to upgrade to bigger brakes before I commit to a caliper refurb - might be easier in the long run to buy tatty-ish calipers and have them freshened up before fitting

Dezzy 16th September 2013 06:58 AM

They're RED! Red Jim, i have a boot spoiler you can have.

The_Laird 16th September 2013 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dezzy (Post 61779)
They're RED! Red Jim, i have a boot spoiler you can have.

They've been red for yonks. They were red when I bought the car from James. :)

The_Laird 16th September 2013 06:02 PM

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And, at long last, they're back on and have my beloved S8 back! :love:

briang9 16th September 2013 07:19 PM

Looking good+++

PsYcHe 16th September 2013 07:31 PM

Yaaay... I feel your pain... Mine hasn't moved for a week, and another week to go. 500+ miles in the XC90 isn't so fun when you know you don't have to be using it.

briang9 16th September 2013 08:39 PM

Meant to ask are the brakes much better Jim?

The_Laird 17th September 2013 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by briang9 (Post 61818)
Meant to ask are the brakes much better Jim?

Yes, working as they should be again! +++

The_Laird 17th September 2013 08:44 AM

And special thanks to my friend, Brian! :)

My plan for yesterday had been to take the train to Clydebank and walk to A4 Audi to drop off the calipers (and they weigh a ton!). Then walk back to the station, take the train to Glasgow and then get a bus to work - probably arriving just in time to leave!

But Brian phoned on Sunday and he and Connor came to my place to pick up the calipers and he delivered them to A4 Audi yesterday morning. And they even helped me put up some shelves in the garage whilst they were there.

What a gent! +++

THANKS MATE!

Architex_mA8tey 17th September 2013 10:28 AM

Did you have a voucher then Jim? :D +++

Zip 17th September 2013 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Laird (Post 61807)
And, at long last, they're back on and have my beloved S8 back! :love:

Glad it turned out OK in the end.

Zip

PS: still prefer mine....;):D

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The_Laird 17th September 2013 02:45 PM

Yeh, Andy at A4 Audi comented on what a lovely job they'd done - and they really stop the car now too!

But I'm particularly fond of red calipers - good job we're all a bit different!

tintin 17th September 2013 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Laird (Post 61839)
But I'm particularly fond of red calipers - good job we're all a bit different!

They do look good now - when I had mine done, I did consider red, but with my car I thought it would've tipped me over the red tipping point. Though some might say mine was already past that point .... ;).

briang9 17th September 2013 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Laird (Post 61830)
And special thanks to my friend, Brian! :)

My plan for yesterday had been to take the train to Clydebank and walk to A4 Audi to drop off the calipers (and they weigh a ton!). Then walk back to the station, take the train to Glasgow and then get a bus to work - probably arriving just in time to leave!

But Brian phoned on Sunday and he and Connor came to my place to pick up the calipers and he delivered them to A4 Audi yesterday morning. And they even helped me put up some shelves in the garage whilst they were there.

What a gent! +++

THANKS MATE!

no problem Jim just glad everything worked out in the end, (even though the shelf fixing wasn't part of the plan):D

Glad you got it back at last+++


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