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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 |
Our sponsors presumably can do better, give them a call. What's the problem?
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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 |
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. |
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If it helps at all my only slightly out of date copy of Etka suggests they retail at £473+VAT (£567) so I hope they're a good bit cheaper than that if he wants to retain your good will ;) Might be worth a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? |
why not take this opportunity to upgrade to RS4 front calipers?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-Rs4-B...item4ac82c6dfd |
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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 |
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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 :-( |
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. |
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 |
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.
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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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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: |
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http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=105605 |
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. |
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. |
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I'm also going to send the link for reconditioning and see about getting that done instead of new ones. |
Are these Bolt on? Except for new RS4 Discs ofcourse.
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Worth the wait?
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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? |
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 |
They're RED! Red Jim, i have a boot spoiler you can have.
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And, at long last, they're back on and have my beloved S8 back! :love:
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Looking good+++
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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.
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Meant to ask are the brakes much better Jim?
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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! |
Did you have a voucher then Jim? :D +++
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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! |
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Glad you got it back at last+++ |
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