Some pics of my QRS/BIRA System 1 brake kit...

Arnold D · 06-23-2001, 06:06 PM

Just thought I'd share a few pics of the results of my brake upgrade. I was not satisfied with the performance of the stock brakes during spirited drives so I decided an upgrade was necessary. One of my primary requirements was to be able to fit 16" wheels over my brakes as did not want to upgrade my wheels at this time.

I initally bought the A8 rotor/TT caliper kit but was wondering if I would be satisfied with it. I started searching for other brake kits that would fit 16" wheels and did not find too many. Most of the kits I found were too cost-prohibitive for me. I couldn't justify paying $3000 or more for some of these kits. I even called up Stoptech to see if they could help, but I was told that they were designing something due out at the end of the year that would allow A4 16" wheel fitments. I didn't want to wait that long.

I ended up looking at BIRA's System 1 setup with Boxster calipers & A8 rotors. I liked the concept and the price was within my reach, but some (not all) of the legal stuff made me feel uneasy. Luckily, ORS Motorsport sells the System 1 kit without the need to sign any liability release form.

So I pulled the trigger... The kit came Friday and I installed this Saturday morning. It was a fairly simple thing to remove the old calipers & rotors and replace them with the new stuff. Wrench off... Wrench on... Check everything twice & throw the wheels back on.

No comments as to their performance yet as I've only driven enough to bed the pads. I look forward to putting them to the test during my next driving school though. Otherwise, I can say that the System 1 fits behind my A6 2.7T 5-spoke wheels with more that 10mm of clearance between the caliper and the wheel spokes (no spacer used!!), so I assume that most, if not all 16" wheels that fit over the A6 2.7T/S4 brakes will fit over the System 1 kit. I have also 5mm spacers handy when I use the stock 10-spoke wheels.

That's enough babbling for now so here are the pics. I welcome your comments.

1dot8 · 06-23-2001, 06:09 PM

Greyhound Guy · 06-23-2001, 06:14 PM

pointby · 06-23-2001, 06:21 PM

They look sweet.

Greyhound Guy · 06-23-2001, 06:25 PM

Runner · 06-23-2001, 06:27 PM

Delta-9 · 06-23-2001, 06:27 PM

RKA · 06-23-2001, 06:30 PM

A8 rotors are really slotted?? News to me if they are.

Dead · 06-23-2001, 06:38 PM

Delta-9 · 06-23-2001, 06:42 PM

06-23-2001, 06:06 PM	#1
Arnold D New Member Account #: 7236 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 411	Some pics of my QRS/BIRA System 1 brake kit... Just thought I'd share a few pics of the results of my brake upgrade. I was not satisfied with the performance of the stock brakes during spirited drives so I decided an upgrade was necessary. One of my primary requirements was to be able to fit 16" wheels over my brakes as did not want to upgrade my wheels at this time. I initally bought the A8 rotor/TT caliper kit but was wondering if I would be satisfied with it. I started searching for other brake kits that would fit 16" wheels and did not find too many. Most of the kits I found were too cost-prohibitive for me. I couldn't justify paying $3000 or more for some of these kits. I even called up Stoptech to see if they could help, but I was told that they were designing something due out at the end of the year that would allow A4 16" wheel fitments. I didn't want to wait that long. I ended up looking at BIRA's System 1 setup with Boxster calipers & A8 rotors. I liked the concept and the price was within my reach, but some (not all) of the legal stuff made me feel uneasy. Luckily, ORS Motorsport sells the System 1 kit without the need to sign any liability release form. So I pulled the trigger... The kit came Friday and I installed this Saturday morning. It was a fairly simple thing to remove the old calipers & rotors and replace them with the new stuff. Wrench off... Wrench on... Check everything twice & throw the wheels back on. No comments as to their performance yet as I've only driven enough to bed the pads. I look forward to putting them to the test during my next driving school though. Otherwise, I can say that the System 1 fits behind my A6 2.7T 5-spoke wheels with more that 10mm of clearance between the caliper and the wheel spokes (no spacer used!!), so I assume that most, if not all 16" wheels that fit over the A6 2.7T/S4 brakes will fit over the System 1 kit. I have also 5mm spacers handy when I use the stock 10-spoke wheels. That's enough babbling for now so here are the pics. I welcome your comments. __________________ Arnold D '01 A4 1.8T QMSXP '92 Jetta GLI 16V - stock '86 GTI 8V - 300,000 miles as of 12.16.2002 - departed

06-23-2001, 06:09 PM	#2
1dot8 New Member Account #: 21555 Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 297	coooooool

06-23-2001, 06:14 PM	#3
Greyhound Guy AudiWorld Super User Account #: 7687 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 12,905	So you don't need to bleed or anything? Just bolt on? __________________ 2001 A4QM Avant 1.8T Stage III and More 1996 A6Q Avant 2.8 Straight Up Capital Area Volkswagen Audi

06-23-2001, 06:21 PM	#4
pointby Junior Member Account #: 3484 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 4,554	Need a performace update! They look sweet.

06-23-2001, 06:25 PM	#5
Greyhound Guy AudiWorld Super User Account #: 7687 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 12,905	How much? __________________ 2001 A4QM Avant 1.8T Stage III and More 1996 A6Q Avant 2.8 Straight Up Capital Area Volkswagen Audi

06-23-2001, 06:27 PM	#6
Runner New Member Account #: 616 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 324	Too cool, Now that's something I would consider. How much $$ was that System 1 Brake Kit ?

06-23-2001, 06:27 PM	#7
Delta-9 Senior Member Account #: 7889 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 6,154	Whats the cost? Too lazy to call for pricing... __________________ -- "Drive it like you stole it!"

06-23-2001, 06:30 PM	#8
RKA Member Account #: 2062 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 67,038	Pics/text show an A6, sig says an A4...which car did you put it on? A8 rotors are really slotted?? News to me if they are. __________________ 2005.5 A4 Avant 2.0T Quattro 6MT APR 91/93/100 \| APR Exhaust \| 19" BBS RS-GT's \| Carbonio \| Hotchkis \| Partridge-in-a-pear-tree Others: 2006 TL on the block 2001 S4 sold 2000 A4 sold * September 11th, 2001 - Never Forget *

06-23-2001, 06:38 PM	#9
Dead Elder Member Account #: 8297 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 23,194	You swap the calipers ,you have to bleed. I have 'em.

06-23-2001, 06:42 PM	#10
Delta-9 Senior Member Account #: 7889 Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 6,154	They are just A6 wheels... __________________ -- "Drive it like you stole it!"

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