A8 Brake Calipers - Interest?

[AudiFamilyGuy06]

So having sold the second set of calipers I cleaned, sanded and repainted successfully I am curious if there is any interest from anyone if do another set? Color can be determined by the buyer. The reason I ask is that the junkyard that sold me the last two sets just notified me that they just received a 2012 A8 in they are parting out. Obviously I need to give them an answer rather quickly as they will be for sale to public as soon as the car is broken down and listed. NOT looking for any money up front, just interest from a buyer (s). These are calipers that work with 380mm x 36 rotors and are a direct bolt on for B8 B8.5 S4.

Thanks, joe

[S5waG]

I may be interested. Assuming they fit on the b8.5 S5 as well?

[whiped]

Yeah, they are direct bolt on.

The only issue with this setup is sourcing rotors can be difficult

[Jwill]

I may be interested as well but what's price you would be asking for a set?

[whiped]

I may be interested as well but what's price you would be asking for a set?

Just for example see his previous post: https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...for-S4-B8-B8-5

[makisupa]

I'm assuming they also bolt up to the A4 right? I'm under the impression the knuckle is the same across the board for A4/S4/A5/S5

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[whiped]

I'm assuming they also bolt up to the A4 right? I'm under the impression the knuckle is the same across the board for A4/S4/A5/S5

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Correct.

[makisupa]

Correct.

Thank you for the confirmation

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[Jwill]

Just for example see his previous post: https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...for-S4-B8-B8-5

Thanks whiped.

So after purchase of the calipers, one would just need to source some rotors and purchase brake pads and then it's a direct bolt on to the B8.5 S4, correct?

[makisupa]

Correct

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[AudiFamilyGuy06]

Zimmermann Rotors are what I put on my son's car along with Hawk HPS 5.0 pads

Price for just the calipers would be $400 shipped to the lower 48.

Thanks, Joe

I may be interested as well but what's price you would be asking for a set?

[A.C.]

Correct.

Not to hijack the thread. Any major differences between the A8 and Q5 calipers?

Thanks
Gary


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[whiped]

Q5 ones are 4 pot fixed calipers and fit a 345x30mm rotor.

A8/SQ5 are floating 2 pot calipers and fit a 380x36mm rotor.

Related, A6 are the same caliper, different bracket and fit a 356x34mm rotor.

[A.C.]

Q5 ones are 4 pot fixed calipers and fit a 345x30mm rotor.

A8/SQ5 are floating 2 pot calipers and fit a 380x36mm rotor.

Related, A6 are the same caliper, different bracket and fit a 356x34mm rotor.

Good to know. Thanks for the tip Whiped!

Gary


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[techracer]

I'm really surprised the A8 only uses 2 pot calipers with how big and heavy it is

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[Peter.dupuis]

I’m definitely interested. That previous set came out really clean


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[AudiFamilyGuy06]

Same color combo? Red with black plate?

Joe

I’m definitely interested. That previous set came out really clean


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[Peter.dupuis]

Same color combo? Red with black plate?

Joe

Yes same color combo. Just reading over the previous add, my wheels are 18x10 so I’ll call my garage today and see if they’ll fit. And I’ll message you


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[p3u]

Q5 ones are 4 pot fixed calipers and fit a 345x30mm rotor.

A8/SQ5 are floating 2 pot calipers and fit a 380x36mm rotor.

Related, A6 are the same caliper, different bracket and fit a 356x34mm rotor.

The A6 caliper is not the same. It will not bolt up to the A8/SQ5 carrier.

[whiped]

The A6 caliper is not the same. It will not bolt up to the A8/SQ5 carrier.

Really? I thought the only difference was the bracket similar to the A4 -> S4 front brakes.

I've installed both the A6/SQ5 calipers and they look physically the same.

[p3u]

Really? I thought the only difference was the bracket similar to the A4 -> S4 front brakes.

I've installed both the A6/SQ5 calipers and they look physically the same.

100% positive. They look almost identical, but they are different. I've gone through this first hand upgrading my C7 A6 brakes to an A8/SQ5 setup.

[whiped]

100% positive. They look almost identical, but they are different. I've gone through this first hand upgrading my C7 A6 brakes to an A8/SQ5 setup.

I know you have that's why I was asking.

Bummer, I was considering picking up a set of smaller brackets so I could run 18s during track season. Oh well.

[NZT50mg]

Add me to the list of "100% interested"

[techracer]

Is there an option similar but uses 4 to 6 pot calipers? That's what I'm looking for.

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[makisupa]

Q5 brembo 4 pots, 345mm rotors

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=793265
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[techracer]

What about using a Q5 caliper with larger rotor? Would that be SQ5 setup and what all would that take?

[PDIDDIE]

so wouldn't Q5 4 POT Cali be better then A8 or does it just boil down to preference? Also All A8 calipers bolt-up or specific yr?

[bhvrdr]

The Q5/Macon setup is 4 piston brembos on 345mm rotors. Thats the same rotor size as the S4/S5 have stock. Not an improvement in thermal capacity. Only pad area and deflection / feel. Its a great low cost upgrade for the A4/A5 cars with lower power.

The A8/Sq5 380mm setup uses 2 piston calipers with 380mm rotors. Not as advanced of a caliper but a huge improvement in thermal capacity. If you want a cheap track day setup this should work. The only downside is rotor options and pad options but there's enough to get by.

Mike

[Bartlett]

The Q5/Macon setup is 4 piston brembos on 345mm rotors. Thats the same rotor size as the S4/S5 have stock. Not an improvement in thermal capacity. Only pad area and deflection / feel. Its a great low cost upgrade for the A4/A5 cars with lower power.

The A8/Sq5 380mm setup uses 2 piston calipers with 380mm rotors. Not as advanced of a caliper but a huge improvement in thermal capacity. If you want a cheap track day setup this should work. The only downside is rotor options and pad options but there's enough to get by.

Mike

Is the A8/SQ5 setup the best bang for the buck? If so, where could I source the parts for the cheapest? Maybe separately? Seems like FCP Euro doesn't carry a kit.

[bhvrdr]

Is the A8/SQ5 setup the best bang for the buck? If so, where could I source the parts for the cheapest? Maybe separately? Seems like FCP Euro doesn't carry a kit.

Its alot of brake for the money. 380mm theoretically should have capacity for hard track use but i cant tell you 100% until i try them out myself. You can get these calipers on ebay or scrapyard for 120 each used or just save youself the hassle and buy them from audifamilyguy06 for 400 all cleaned up an painted. Worth it imo.

The rotors are expensive if you go Zimmermann or oem. Fcp eoro for 280 per or try and find no name one from napa for 50 per

[Bartlett]

Its alot of brake for the money. 380mm theoretically should have capacity for hard track use but i cant tell you 100% until i try them out myself. You can get these calipers on ebay or scrapyard for 120 each used or just save youself the hassle and buy them from audifamilyguy06 for 400 all cleaned up an painted. Worth it imo.

The rotors are expensive if you go Zimmermann or oem. Fcp eoro for 280 per or try and find no name one from napa for 50 per

Sweet, thanks. Yeah, I'm thinking $400 for these calipers + Zimmermann rotors + Hawk or Akebono pads.

@audifamilyguy06, do you have any more pictures? And what's availability like in the coming months?

Thanks

[AudiFamilyGuy06]

Here is my For sale post with pictures and part number specifics.

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...for-S4-B8-B8-5

Here is a parts rundown for anyone interested. I ordered the Rotors and pads from Europa parts.

OEM caliper 4H0 615 301AN 380 x 36 This is the actual auctions I won Actual price paid was $99 each shipped to my house.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Driver-Cali...53.m2749.l2649

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Passenger-C...53.m2749.l2649

ULTIMATE BRAKE KIT (SQ5)
SKU: 009298-001395-003414-005250-002342-005384-003881
1 $901.48
Front Brake Rotors
2 x Brake Rotor (A8 S8 Q5 SQ5, 380x36, Front) $541.90

Front Brake Pads
1 x Hawk Performance HPS 5.0 Brake Pad Set (Front, D1546) $127.95

Rear Brake Rotors
2 x Brake Rotor (Rear, Coated, 330x22, Zimmermann) $139.90

Rear Brake Pads
1 x Hawk Performance HPS 5.0 Brake Pad Set (Rear, D1386) $69.95

Rotor Screws
2 x Brake Rotor Screw $1.98

Brake Fluid (2 liters)
4 x Liqui Moly Brake Fluid DOT 4 (500 ml) $19.80

Subtotal $901.48
Shipping & Handling $62.25
Grand Total $963.73

ECS SS brake lines for Audi B8 S4

42 Draft Designs 5 MM Spacers for 66.56. Qty 1 = 2 spacers
x10 + 5 mm Ball seat lug bolts. $80.25

Total cost $1243.73 which includes rotors and pads (stock size for the rear). If you take that cost out its $1033!

Way under any BBK kit out there.

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Running aftermarket 5 spoke Rotors from Hartmann 19. x 8.5 ET 35

It seems there is enough interest in doing another set so I pulled the trigger on them.

If you are interested and would like a specific color combo I can certainly try to accommodate.

It will take a few days to get them and a couple of weeks in my spare time to break them down and get them prepped and painted and then put back together ready to go.

Just give me a shout via PM.

Thanks, Joe

Sweet, thanks. Yeah, I'm thinking $400 for these calipers + Zimmermann rotors + Hawk or Akebono pads.

@audifamilyguy06, do you have any more pictures? And what's availability like in the coming months?

Thanks

[techracer]

The Q5/Macon setup is 4 piston brembos on 345mm rotors. Thats the same rotor size as the S4/S5 have stock. Not an improvement in thermal capacity. Only pad area and deflection / feel. Its a great low cost upgrade for the A4/A5 cars with lower power.

The A8/Sq5 380mm setup uses 2 piston calipers with 380mm rotors. Not as advanced of a caliper but a huge improvement in thermal capacity. If you want a cheap track day setup this should work. The only downside is rotor options and pad options but there's enough to get by.

Mike

Which is a better mostly street with occasional track setup?


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[AudiFamilyGuy06]

I have a firm commit for the set of calipers that just arrived.

That said, it appears there is enough interest that I will let the yard know that if it receives any more A8 with the 380 MM rotors, to let me know if the calipers are good and available.

PM me if you are interested and I can reach out to a wider network to see if these are available from other sources.

Thanks, Joe