Rear lower control arm removal helpppp

[Stinky s4]

Am trying to remove the rear control arms but the e brake cable is the last thing I need to remove...where do I remove the cables from do I have to take off the wholeee cable from the interior or is there somewhere else where it's easier?? Am in the shop as am posting

[blackslc5]

Can you remove it from the rear caliper and pull it through that way

[Stinky s4]

Nope

[shepa401]

I pulled mine by carefully taking a dremel to the plastic collar.


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[Bordom]

Straight from my build thread.

Little update here. No mods in yet because maintenance is crucial.

Started stripping some of the components to get the rear subframe out of the noggy.

There's a plastic clip here that keeps the parking brake in place. After 20 minutes of fiddling trying to get behind it, I decided to pry it off. Popped right off with some force.


To get it off the line, you cut it off. I won't be replacing this as I don't feel it necessary


Pass the parking brake cable through the hole


Then here you pass it through the secondary bracket


And it's free! You will have to break/cut this plastic piece at the rear of the arm as you won't be able pass it through the second bracket.


The plan is to daily the S4 before November then I can throw on my B7 RS4 rep winters and get proper summer tires later on

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[Stinky s4]

So wait you just simply broke the plastic ?

[Bordom]

So wait you just simply broke the plastic ?

Yes, break the clip, then break off a section of the parking brake cable to be able to slide it through the last hole. There's no other way to do it that I know of.

I've successfully run my car like that for over 1 yr and 30k+ km with the cables reattached without the clip. No issues there

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[shepa401]

So wait you just simply broke the plastic ?

This is how my cable looks after I took the control arm off.



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[Stinky s4]

Thank you guys I just ended up putting the arm back together but next week I will take off both control arms... What you guys think of energy suspension bushings I got some black series would they be good for daily driving idc about the stiffness I want to know how good is the life of the bushings

[Bordom]

Thank you guys I just ended up putting the arm back together but next week I will take off both control arms... What you guys think of energy suspension bushings I got some black series would they be good for daily driving idc about the stiffness I want to know how good is the life of the bushings

Poly bushings? They'll start to squeak and you'll hate your life.

OEM Loemfoerder bushings aren't that expensive.

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[shepa401]

I just bought the whole control arm bushing kit from BLAUParts.

http://www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MA21014-C


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[Bordom]

I'd like to know makes this kit. I don't buy things from BLAUPARTS because it looks cheap. Let us know how long these last you

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[seanf86]

I'd like to know makes this kit. I don't buy things from BLAUPARTS because it looks cheap. Let us know how long these last you

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most likely Meyle or a mix of Meyle, Lemforder and Febi. The upper rear control arm bushings as far as I know Meyle is the only one who makes them. Rockauto was wholesaler clearing a whole bunch a while back and I bought all of the remaining stock for $1.50 each. With the low demand for these parts I don't think there are any chinese garbage copies floating around anywhere which is why they're so expensive.

[Bordom]

most likely Meyle or a mix of Meyle, Lemforder and Febi. The upper rear control arm bushings as far as I know Meyle is the only one who makes them. Rockauto was wholesaler clearing a whole bunch a while back and I bought all of the remaining stock for $1.50 each. With the low demand for these parts I don't think there are any chinese garbage copies floating around anywhere which is why they're so expensive.

I need 4 rear upper inner bushings. Wanna ship me those at $2 a pop plus shipping? Lol

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[Stinky s4]

Lol @ bordem I think they won't squeak if you coat them the insides with copper lubricant

[Bordom]

Lol @ bordem I think they won't squeak if you coat them the insides with copper lubricant

Yeah, short term. Eventually you have to take it apart again to lube it up. I'd think it's a 6month-1 yr service interval at least

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[killerkali]

Yes, break the clip, then break off a section of the parking brake cable to be able to slide it through the last hole. There's no other way to do it that I know of.

I've successfully run my car like that for over 1 yr and 30k+ km with the cables reattached without the clip. No issues there

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I did the same when i swapped frames, over 2 years its no issue

[Stinky s4]

I wouldn't mind to be honest is going to be a grip monster though

[shepa401]

I'd like to know makes this kit. I don't buy things from BLAUPARTS because it looks cheap. Let us know how long these last you

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Out of curiosity I contacted BLAUPARTS to find out who the manufacturer is on their kit and it is MEYLE.

[james 408]

as far as poly bushings, you're just tinkering. Yes they replace the bushing with full ball-bearings for race cars, but it's just a bit of deflection in the system -- it's not the biggest deal. The hastle with replacements and noise is very rarely worth it. As far as it drastically improving grip, hardly.

I've rocked poly bushings (and race rod ends), yeah they start squeeking after a while... personally I DGAF about squeeks/rattles. But I just didn't notice any real tangible difference. A long as the bushes are in decent condition you're good. My problem is they're a pita to install and they just don't really do much.

[Stinky s4]

Thanks bro I think am just going to drive it like that


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