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Originally Posted by Colin Aitchison
I did a post last week titled " Audi B2 Coupe Gt " after it was posted I saw my mistake and could not alter the title to add "big brake conversion", have a look, original 256mm x 20mm on front now have 280mm x 22mm with G60 twin piston calipers, I have had a few teething problems but the car stops now better than it ever did also have a 280mm x 10mm conversion for the rear but when on track running 256 x 20mm on front and 280 x 10 on the rear was tending to lock up in heavy braking areas, I also have a revised drop link for the front anti roll bar to wish bone link (no rubber bushes), also work in progress is a rear anti roll bar for the rear of the B2 coupe Gt, all fits behind 15" alloys, you may want to PM me your phone number or email address for more information.
Drop link post title " Audi Coupe Gt Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Upgrade "
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Originally Posted by quattromnc
Hey Colin, I know your car is a FWD, so here's tip, I found that the bias valve spring attached to the rear axle had relaxed a touch over time, I found a guide on setting this up but I can't find it again just now, but this made a big difference, reduced front end dive, better stability under braking and just better stoppage in general. I have purposefully tried to lock up rears on snow & ice fronts ALWAYS go first, so I'm certain this isn't over adjusted, it is how it should be. This car has 280x22 With G54 calipers (single pot), 245 rears, EBC Yellow Stuff pads & Brembo OE discs all round. I found the discs made a huge difference compared to some of the cheaper brands.
I know this doesn't directly affect you 20vcqdriver but you may want to think about front/rear break line balance along with your upgrades.
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I have done all sorts of trials with the brakes and 256mm rear is about the max on a cq unless you start going for bigger wheels and upwards of 320mm fronts. As you discovered 280mm on the rear is too much for road use although as mentioned you can regulate on the 2WD cars so not as big an issue.
I Fitted a rear anti roll bar back in 1997 and already running modified drop links. Both well worth doing, especially on a Cq. All my mods have been articles in the VW/Audi magazine at the time and Audi Driver more recently. Had the old girl 27years now
