Cheapest Q5 caliper source??

[FreightDog]

I had a shop a little out of town do it for $100.

I did all the disassembly/assembly myself though, all they did was powdercoat what I brought them.


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[850tgul]

I had a shop a little out of town do it for $100.

I did all the disassembly/assembly myself though, all they did was powdercoat what I brought them.


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wow, $100 for both calipers? That's great. My local shop wanted $290 each. Needless to say I'm going to shop around.

[FreightDog]

Yup, $100 for both. I probably got lucky though, I’m sure the going rate is a little more than that. Not $290 per though! That’s nuts!


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[administerturbo]

Yup, $100 for both. I probably got lucky though, I’m sure the going rate is a little more than that. Not $290 per though! That’s nuts!


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Yeah, I paid $125 for both. They pushed out the pistons (with air) and did the sand blasting. I sanded the metal prior.

[onlyaudis]

be surprised if you noticed much difference in those calipers over the stock ones especially for street driving. same size rotors and pads, right? it's not like the stock brakes are garbage like they were on my B6 A4. anyone who has done the swap , can you notice a big improvement, or is it more of a slightly better brake feel thing?

[scmtkings4]

This is kinda OT but I did a search and had trouble finding.

Are there any super threads on this forum regarding the upgrade to A6/A7 calipers on the b8?

[CollecTTor]

be surprised if you noticed much difference in those calipers over the stock ones especially for street driving. same size rotors and pads, right? it's not like the stock brakes are garbage like they were on my B6 A4. anyone who has done the swap , can you notice a big improvement, or is it more of a slightly better brake feel thing?

What are you calling an improvement? A monoblock/fixed caliper is going to have better pedal feel and be easier to modulate than a floating/sliding caliper. Are you talking about actually decreasing stopping distances? That's what pads, fluid, and tires are for. Has anyone compared piston size and weight to stock calipers?

[esc]

I have the CTS-V Brembo/Ferodo pads as recommended by administerturbo, they fit fine, no notch for the pad sensors so just zip tie them out of the way.

It's the difference in brake feel that you will notice, very linear. I don't think the stock brakes were bad in terms of stopping distance, and they didn't overheat at the track with the Macan scoops and skinny dust shields.

[850tgul]

For those of you powder coating and using a decal, are you clear coating over the decal? Both shops I’ve talked to said you can’t use a decal in the powder coating process. They suggest just slapping a decal over the powder coating and being done with it. I always assumed you needed to clear over the decal. Just curious what your method has been with the decals as they all look great.

[durfA4]

I have a powdercoating oven and professional gun setup in my garage.

I have done lots of calipers and they are a pain to get clean enough for powder.

You cannot apply a decal and then clear powdercoat over. The decal will discolor and melt at 400’.

As for charges about $100 each including disassemble and reassemble.

Time is the issue, applying powder and cooking is simple, clean up and prep take a couple hours each. So $20 in powder, $5-$10 in electricity, $5-10 in cleaning and shop supply’s makes $40 and then that leaves about $30/hour labor for 2 hours of optimal work.

Here are my SQ5 calipers on my A7,


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[850tgul]

So then is the process: powder coat color coat, decal, rattle can clear coat (since as you pointed out that you can not powder coat a clear on there) OR just powder coat the color and then just apply a decal over it and be done with it?

Also, durkA4, are you open to doing my calipers, lol? I'm local.

[bakedziti]

So then is the process: powder coat color coat, decal, rattle can clear coat (since as you pointed out that you can not powder coat a clear on there) OR just powder coat the color and then just apply a decal over it and be done with it?

Also, durkA4, are you open to doing my calipers, lol? I'm local.

+1...will you be open for business?

[durfA4]

So I was not making a sales pitch, I will be doing some parts on my B5 laser project in my spare time. I did a bunch of parts a couple years ago. It was fun but I just don’t have to the free time to make it worth while

$200 for a pair is a fair rate, and most powder coated should be in that ball park. Sometimes I get a good easy powdercoat and other times I have to sand blast the G2 epoxy off. It all evens out and is easier to charge by the job than hour.

Now I’m building a B5 and I’ll powder coat all the things and I’ll be looking for extra car monies or parts. So I may be tempted.


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[850tgul]

So I was not making a sales pitch, I will be doing some parts on my B5 laser project in my spare time. I did a bunch of parts a couple years ago. It was fun but I just don’t have to the free time to make it worth while

$200 for a pair is a fair rate, and most powder coated should be in that ball park. Sometimes I get a good easy powdercoat and other times I have to sand blast the G2 epoxy off. It all evens out and is easier to charge by the job than hour.

Now I’m building a B5 and I’ll powder coat all the things and I’ll be looking for extra car monies or parts. So I may be tempted.


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Are you applying the decal right over the powder coating and not clear coating it?

[administerturbo]

I just purchased some decals from eBay and put them on, not bothering with clear coat. At first I wanted a more permanent solution, but now it's nice knowing I can remove them. For instance, in the spring I think I might do a little brembo logo.

I didn't get them for shorter stopping distance. I got them primarily because I hated the inherent squeal from the stockers. I tore out some glued in pads once on those, and that was plenty. These brembo's are super easy to replace pads on. But yeah, it's a nice brake feel, easy to modulate, haven't had any fade on spirited runs. I don't track this car. They are also lighter as others have mentioned (and may heat sink better as they are alloy). I think they look OEM, which is what I wanted. The fact that OEM lines, rotors, and heat shields fit is also a nice thing.

[CollecTTor]

Has anyone compared piston size and weight to stock calipers?

Anyone?

[Works2shoot]

Anyone?

Check here. http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...Upgrade-Review


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[durfA4]

Are you applying the decal right over the powder coating and not clear coating it?

Correct, you will burn the decal with clear powdercoat. Also not really needed to clear coat over powdercoat. the decals will not wear, they may fade like the oem paint does, so might as well use new vinyl.

[CollecTTor]

Check here. http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...Upgrade-Review


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Read several pages, saw someone on page 22 asking for piston sizes, no one answered. I've google'ed and not gotten anywhere. Other than the mentioned weight savings, it would be nice to know the math behind what is actually changing here to understand effect on F/R bias/balance.

[Dobbler]

The fact that OEM lines, rotors, and heat shields fit is also a nice thing.

Ah, I expected to need new lines. The stock S4 lines fit?

[FreightDog]

Ah, I expected to need new lines. The stock S4 lines fit?

Yup, the Q5/macan caliper will just bolt right up. No new lines, no new dust-shields, nothing needs to be changed.


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[850tgul]

Damnit! Checked my clearance with ECS' template and these calipers aren't even close to fitting behind my AG M590 19x9.5 et40 wheels. These wheels are already pretty pokey so I don't think I could even run a spacer if I wanted to without then rubbing.

[Dobbler]

Yup, the Q5/macan caliper will just bolt right up. No new lines, no new dust-shields, nothing needs to be changed.


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Lines are cheap. Any benefits to upgrading?

[LINDW4LL]

Has anyone compared piston size and weight to stock calipers?

The Q5 calipers are 42mm for all four pistons. It's hard to find info on the stock caliper- I'd expect it to be 60mm (like the B6/B7 S4), but Stasis is the only source I can find for the B8, and lists it at 57.15mm...

Stock piston area (assuming 57mm figure) = 2565mm^2
Q5 Brembo piston area = 2771mm^2

[Dobbler]

Damnit! Checked my clearance with ECS' template and these calipers aren't even close to fitting behind my AG M590 19x9.5 et40 wheels. These wheels are already pretty pokey so I don't think I could even run a spacer if I wanted to without then rubbing.

I have AG M621's in 19x8.5 ET30 (custom offset) and I just checked with the template and have just a few mm clearance! Maybe 4-5mm. I'm glad I went with the custom offset even though I get occasional rubbing in the back over dips.

[CollecTTor]

The Q5 calipers are 42mm for all four pistons. It's hard to find info on the stock caliper- I'd expect it to be 60mm (like the B6/B7 S4), but Stasis is the only source I can find for the B8, and lists it at 57.15mm...

Stock piston area (assuming 57mm figure) = 2565mm^2
Q5 Brembo piston area = 2771mm^2

Thank you! Interesting that the Q5 Brembo's have the same size piston leading and trailing. That would make the seals for the pistons all the same size as well. Can anyone confirm? Is this the same as the Macan caliper confirmed as well?

[chilort]

Lines are cheap. Any benefits to upgrading?

There are many opinions on this. I’d recommend you check out the construction of a modern oem brake line. If there’s a difference it would be minimal and likely not noticeable in a daily driver. Any claims of big differences are likely driven by the flushed and replaced brake fluid.

[coshesey]

I may be missing something, but these part numbers do no come up for a seach of a base Macan on porsche's websites... They show these for all models:

CALIPER - PORSCHE (95B-615-123-E They come in red and silver. Are we looking at a different car, because the $220 caliper comes up, but not related to a vehicle. The letter description come up as no letter = black, A= Red, B= Silver and C= Yellow.

I am really interested, just want to ensure this would work correctly on a 2013 B8.5 S4.

TIA

(5) 95B 615 124 Fixed calliper /R 1 I1LA
without pad
Black
Use also:
Combination screw
N .911.476.01 2
Delivered
Connecting line
(5) 95B 615 124 A Fixed calliper /R 1 I1LB/1LF
without pad
Silver
Use also:
Combination screw
WHT.004.571. 2
(5) 95B 615 124 B Fixed calliper /R 1 I1LG/1ZK
without pad
Red
Use also:
Pan-head screw
WHT.004.571 2
(5) 95B 615 124 C Fixed calliper /R 1 I1LY
without pad
Yellow
Use also:
Pan-head screw
WHT.004.571.

[chilort]

I may be missing something, but these part numbers do no come up for a seach of a base Macan on porsche's websites... They show these for all models:

CALIPER - PORSCHE (95B-615-123-E They come in red and silver. Are we looking at a different car, because the $220 caliper comes up, but not related to a vehicle. The letter description come up as no letter = black, A= Red, B= Silver and C= Yellow.

I am really interested, just want to ensure this would work correctly on a 2013 B8.5 S4.

Yes
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...J93dBmEQyfuofr

[Gberg888]

So, the q5 calipers are a direct bolt on replacement?

[FreightDog]

So, the q5 calipers are a direct bolt on replacement?

Yes.


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[chilort]

But do they fit they S4? The one made by Audi. I just can't tell from reading this thread. It has only been asked a dozen times. There are only pictures that show they fit. Someone, please tell me if these calipers fit my car!

[Works2shoot]

But do they fit they S4? The one made by Audi. I just can't tell from reading this thread. It has only been asked a dozen times. There are only pictures that show they fit. Someone, please tell me if these calipers fit my car!

X2 Looking for some clarification here.

[Gusman1]

I’ll post the pictures again. These are the base Macan/Q5 calipers on an S4.

[Works2shoot]

I’ll post the pictures again. These are the base Macan/Q5 calipers on an S4.

[chilort]

... not your car, but my car! I understand they fit other people's S4s but I need to know about mine. If someone could come to my house and put them on the car to show me they really do fit then I think I'll be satisfied.

Some threads... You'd think someone had cut a hole in their hood and installed a naca duct or something.

[mavz]

Well played

[SleeperCar]

Where is everyone sourcing them though? My Porsche dealer didn’t have the greatest pricing, and if they are comparable to the Q5 Brembo I’d rather get them since brembo>stoptech which makes the macan caliper

[PitchS4]

I am selling a right side q5 caliper for 350 shipped

[Gusman1]

Ohhh it was a joke...got it