Build thread - Rob's Audi UR Quattro

Started by RobClubley, July 22, 2015, 08:39:41 AM

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brian

Quote from: RobClubley on February 10, 2018, 07:28:21 PM
I'm wondering the same. But then they have older vehicles in all the time so you'd think they'd be used to them.

I have bled the master yes. it has had a new one at some point, I think Steve replaced it sometime in the last few years, could be wrong there.

It feels a bit soft at the top of the pedal then lower down it bites much better. I'll get it to someone who knows what they're doing as I want this sorted :)

The reason I questioned this, my Lotus always failed the handbrake test until I thought of a cheat to pass , then it returned to normal......................they simply expected too much from it.............umbrella handbrake actuating  a tiny 1" square pads on the disc.
Prior to going to the testing station, I wound the adjusters up till the pads were dragging on the discs, went for the test and voila.
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colingrant

On my UR (LHD) the feds complained about too much pedal travel. As the pedal height is adjustable I bought it up to the level of the clutch pedal. The Feds said this was much better. It's all in the mind isn't it. There was no change in braking ability.

VW'n

Your right in taking it to someone even if it's just to confirm that all is ok.
Brakes is not something you want to go wrong.
If all is ok then a temporary adjustments of the pedal to pass warrent might be in order.
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brian

Quote from: colingrant on February 11, 2018, 10:51:48 AM
On my UR (LHD) the feds complained about too much pedal travel. As the pedal height is adjustable I bought it up to the level of the clutch pedal. The Feds said this was much better. It's all in the mind isn't it. There was no change in braking ability.

As in my case, perceived feel
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RobClubley

I'm taking it to the Toy Shop Wellington tomorrow night. They happen to be there late for a training session and John the owner has very kindly said I can drop Rusty off after rush hour. It's about a 20km drive. I've organised the Mrs as support vehicle and taxi home :D
Better put some fuel in!
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slowburn

I have a couple of master cylinders laying around if you need one for a comparison or whatever....sounds like bull crap to me....jerks. the brakes in these things aren't the best by todays standards but they do work and will stop you.
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RobClubley

Quote from: slowburn on February 11, 2018, 03:54:20 PM
I have a couple of master cylinders laying around if you need one for a comparison or whatever....sounds like bull s**t to me....jerks. the brakes in these things aren't the best by todays standards but they do work and will stop you.

Want to come and drive it, see how it feels compared to yours?
1985 ur quattro
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slowburn

99 B5 S4 Avant
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97 corolla wagon

RobClubley

Quote from: slowburn on February 11, 2018, 08:08:08 PM
sure, and vice versa?

That would be good. Only thing is it's going to The Toy Shop tomorrow :)
1985 ur quattro
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slowburn

99 B5 S4 Avant
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97 corolla wagon

RobClubley

Should be about 7pm. Got to get the train home then head back in after traffic dies down.
1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

slowburn

can meet you there before I head over to the Wairarapa...no probs
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97 corolla wagon

RobClubley

Quote from: slowburn on February 11, 2018, 08:20:23 PM
can meet you there before I head over to the Wairarapa...no probs

Awesome. Will message you when we're on our way.
1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

snowtyres

You may already have this link, if not I hope it helps

Brake bleeding sequence for RHD Audi ur-Quattros
http://audifans.com/mirror/www.isham-research.co.uk/quattro/brake_bleeding.html


RobClubley

Quote from: snowtyres on February 12, 2018, 04:40:44 PM
You may already have this link, if not I hope it helps

Brake bleeding sequence for RHD Audi ur-Quattros
http://audifans.com/mirror/www.isham-research.co.uk/quattro/brake_bleeding.html



I have seen that yes, thanks.
This is also useful:
http://www.20v.org/brakprob.htm
And according to those tests it's definitely not the brake bomb at fault.
1985 ur quattro
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RobClubley

That was awesome! First drive on the motorway, doing the 20km to The Toy Shop Wellington.
Made a new friend at the petrol station. That will happen a lot I think.
And what's that in the background in pic 2? A Coupe quattro with properly working brakes, that's what.







1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

RobClubley

By the way according to the trip computer I averaged 16.5mpg, which is 17.1l/100km.
1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

80 Vert

What was the problem?  Air in the system?
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RobClubley

Quote from: 80 Vert on February 12, 2018, 10:18:46 PM
What was the problem?  Air in the system?
Not sorted yet. Had a drive of Takas' CQ and his brakes are way better at the top end, mine has nothing until about 2/3 of the way down. Not confidence-inspiring.
Toyshop will sort it :D The front wheels were hot when I arrived so the brakes are definitely binding, so they're going to remove and service the calipers first and go from there.
1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily

RobClubley

This is the update from today:

There is a fluid leak at accumulator area which needs sorting.
Calipers seem OK.
They are going to take a look at master cylinder today.
The discs aren?t right. The pads don?t contact the full surface area.

Toy Shop supplied the discs and are going to resolve that issue. New discs will be a week, so Rusty will be sleeping there for a while.

I've asked for a price to change gearbox and rear diff fluids while it's there. I don't fancy doing those without a hoist.
1985 ur quattro
1992 Ford Courier - the sensible daily