Nvncibl

I was trying to take off the Brake Caliper Carrier and snapped the lower bolt. This is the "bracket" that the caliper sit's in and bolts to. Now I can't bolt the caliper back in because the caliper bolt goes into that bolt that snapped off.


Does anyone have a parts car that they can take one off of and ship to me? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks !!

Luxus Panzer

a spare bolt?

Have you tried a snapped bolt remover kit? let it soak in penetrating oil for a few hours before you try it.

is your car a B3 or B4, I can get you the spec for the bolt.

Nvncibl

No, sorry for the confusion. I need the whole carrier. I'm going to remove the inner set of bolts that are attached to the strut. The carrier will come off clean.

dtompsett

Which model? not sure how quick you need one...

B3 or B4?
If B3... fwd, 10v quattro, or 20v quattro (with G60 calipers).

I ask, only because I have B3 fwd and 10v (G54 caliper) carriers. Can't get you one till Easter weekend.

Where are you located?

Nvncibl

Mine in B4 90Q. I'm going to try a few parts yards today and see what I can find.

Nvncibl

I found a replacement at a local parts yard. It's the only one in town that I could find a single Audi 90. It was $26.50 w/ tax. I haven't put it on yet but the old one is off.

I also found the new pin and bolt kit for the carriers, at a local import store. I am absolutely amazed at how much rust built up in the wheel wells. I hit the caliper with a mini sledge hammer and everything under there rained rust. It kind of scares me. I hope the rust hasn't messed anything up.

I should have everything on the car & tightened back down by tomorrow night. Hopefuly I'll have a little daylight to test drive her. I hate trying to diagnose issues in the dark. This engine swap went a lot faster than last time.

Luxus Panzer

how much was the new pin and bolt kit for the carriers??

Does it have a make and part number?

Nvncibl

I can't remember the cost and the receipt is at the garage. It wasn't the correct part anyway. As soon as I took the new pin out of the bag, I noticed the shaft seemed too thin. Yup... It was. Both kits are going back. I'll see if he's got the right one and let you know. I just took a drill with a wire wheel to them and made'm all shiney and nice again.

All I have left to do tomorrow is change the oil and filter, mount the two front wheels, reattach the front bumper cover and put on the new coolant hose ( that I need to still buy - '97 AFC 12v's have a narrower pipe coming down from the water pump ). I was SOOOO hoping to start her up tonight... oh well.