Girling Calipers

[WingsnHorns]

I'm planning to do my front brakes very soon and came across two types of rotors for my 2000 S4. One is with the "girling calipers" and the other is non "girling calipers". Which one would I order?

BTW, they are cross drilled Zimmermann rotors.

Thanks in advance.

[tike0rz]

I have no idea. Never heard of that before. I did find this after searching for a few seconds, though.

"The Girling Brake Caliper is just one of the many brake caliper products out there which is sure to deliver high quality braking performance in your daily driving. The Girling brand has been in existence since 1925, manufacturing automotive parts, including auto brakes, so you are rest assured that the brand has a tradition of churning reliable components. Actually, there are two main types of calipers out in the market: the floating caliper and the fixed caliper. Though there may exist other configurations, these two types are the more popular ones. A floating caliper means that the caliper will “float” or will move in a track in its support so that it can center itself over the rotor. The fixed caliper, on the other hand, is mounted rigidly to the support and is not allowed to move. What happens is that there will be two pistons on each side to press the pads against the rotor to bring your auto to a stop. Calipers must also receive their own share of care and proper maintenance. These performance parts must be rebuilt or replaced if they show signs of a leaking brake fluid. If replacement is needed, worry no more since we have a Girling Brake Caliper currently available here in our site."

[WingsnHorns]

I found that too while searching on Google.

Well, here is the link to the disc types. Hopefully the link works:

http://parts.autopartsonlinecanada.c...art=Brake+Disc

[Mike@PureMS]

S4 only came with Girling calipers.
I'd be skeptical of sites that give you an option like that. They probably don't cater to Audi/VW's and may not have a clue about what actually works.

Front rotors are 8D0615301M for the S4, 321mm. We carry plain and x-drilled options.

[WingsnHorns]

Thanks Mike, you have a PM.