Parking Brake jammed on today!

[audifin]

Originally Posted by jonk

Seems I need a new caliper.... Any suggestions? Audi want top dollar of course! A few pattern alternatives but slightly wary on quality. A8 parts have been mailed but I know they'll be in short supply as these electronic park brakes are a curse when they go wrong!

Now it's freed off, I just hope it doesn't go through that calibrating process and lock on!

Thanks for any suggestions especially if you've dealt with this first hand.

I had mine replaced only couple of months ago. My local indy recommended TRW from Eurocarparts £230ish (apparently they manufacture Audi OEMs too). However, at the time they were out of stock, lead time would have been 2 weeks. So I had to buy OEM Audi one for about £530...

Refurbishing could be an option - if you are able to wait when it's done. You can get the brake motor separately but I think that too was something like £250?