90mm vs 100mm - that is the question

[fahrvergnugen at cox.net (David Utley)]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark F." <mardak@gmail.com>
To: <peter@thescirocco.com>
Cc: "David Utley" <fahrvergnugen@cox.net>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 1:53 PM
Subject: Re: 90mm vs 100mm - that is the question


On 1/30/06, Peter <peter@thescirocco.com> wrote:

> Late A2, A3 4 cyl, and '90-93 B3, not sure about B4, but probably, have
hub
> carriers with threaded holes for the brake carrier, just like an A1. The
> 10.1" carriers from these cars will not fit the A1 hub carriers, but you
can
> still use the calipers, rotors, and pads.
>
> If anyone wants to run A2 hub carriers, they should get the late A2, with
> the larger ball-joint and larger bearing.


IIRC where the A2 hub carriers bolt to the suspension strut is thicker
than the A1's.  The work-around for this was to remove a "layer" of
metal from the strut/spindle mount (of the strut)...  I'm going on
info that I remember from YEARS ago, so this'll require some
confirmation - anyone?

Later,

Mark
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Yes, I think you are right.  Anyone truly interested in this, do a search
under my screen name (fahrvergnugen) and you will see the convo. I had with
WWR...  I think he mentioned it...

David