Help needed with rattling calipers

[woodshed]

Hello Gents / Ladies

My first post on the site!

I have obtained a 1996 3.7 A8 (non quattro). I am extremely pleased with it except for one thing. The front brake calipers seem to have worn the pin they slide on so much that I can move them side to side by hand with little effort. A consequence of this is a rattle from both sides over bumps and rough ground.

I have read a lot of the posts on this site and eliminated most of the other possible causes of the rattle.

I am trying to get hold of new or remanufactured front calipers without any luck. I have just had a refund from my last effort as they cannot get hold of them after taking the order.

Does anyone know of a good source? Is there a repair kit to replace the pin?

I know that A8 parts can supply a used set, but I am trying to avoid a repeat.

Any help would be appreciated.

Martin Wood

(working in Ireland, home in Devon)