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  • #31
    Originally posted by Jmac View Post
    Some actually do if we have to. Big can of tar with a big brush there.
    You're the exception to many rules Jimmy Wasn't meant to offend.
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    • #32
      Originally posted by Jmac View Post
      Some actually do if we have to. Big can of tar with a big brush there.
      Maybe (probably) things have changed by I used to overhaul a few sets of calipers every week (but Holden / Ford / Chrysler). Reasonably easy to do and great profit as the parts were cheap and labour was a profit spinner.
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      • #33
        Originally posted by h100vw View Post
        I'd def pull them out Greg. Be a shame if it turned out they were different. You can check the rusty ones easy enough.

        Gavin
        #$%#^@#!#@$
        The diameter of my pistons are the same as the GTi ones but they're much deeper

        Off to ebay I go....
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        • #34
          Just to follow up, I bought the following kit (after confirming with the vendor) for just over A$100 delivered and my mechanic had no problems using it to rebuild my calipers
          Audi A4 1997-2008 FRONT Brake Caliper Seal & Piston Repair Kit BRKP87 | eBay
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