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pimpdriver · 16-12-07, 09:40 AM

I just found this on bangernomics, talking about the 20V coupe (and Audis in general)

http://bangernomics.tripod.com/uberban.htm

Brilliant website BTW.

Handbrake - the 20V uses the Girling 38mm rear calipers found on various other VW/Audi cars of the same era, and the handbrake actuator on them is notorious for seizing. As the 20V is a heavy old beast with a decent amount of power, you may not notice the handbrake is dragging, until one of your rear brakes catches fire and envelops you in foul-smelling smoke. I have found that replacement calipers now have a stronger return spring which helps, but regular attention is still required (spray grease around the pivot point). I have heard that Mk4 Golfs have a different caliper design which can be retro-fitted to earlier Golfs, and therefore presumably to 20Vs, but I have not laid my hands on these redesigned calipers yet.

16-12-07, 09:40 AM	#5
pimpdriver Devon Pastie Muncher Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calne Wiltshire Posts: 7,530	I just found this on bangernomics, talking about the 20V coupe (and Audis in general) http://bangernomics.tripod.com/uberban.htm Brilliant website BTW. Handbrake - the 20V uses the Girling 38mm rear calipers found on various other VW/Audi cars of the same era, and the handbrake actuator on them is notorious for seizing. As the 20V is a heavy old beast with a decent amount of power, you may not notice the handbrake is dragging, until one of your rear brakes catches fire and envelops you in foul-smelling smoke. I have found that replacement calipers now have a stronger return spring which helps, but regular attention is still required (spray grease around the pivot point). I have heard that Mk4 Golfs have a different caliper design which can be retro-fitted to earlier Golfs, and therefore presumably to 20Vs, but I have not laid my hands on these redesigned calipers yet.