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    Quote Originally Posted by Jmac View Post
    Some actually do if we have to. Big can of tar with a big brush there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jmac View Post
    Some actually do if we have to. Big can of tar with a big brush there.
    Maybe (probably) things have changed by I used to overhaul a few sets of calipers every week (but Holden / Ford / Chrysler). Reasonably easy to do and great profit as the parts were cheap and labour was a profit spinner.
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    Quote Originally Posted by h100vw View Post
    I'd def pull them out Greg. Be a shame if it turned out they were different. You can check the rusty ones easy enough.

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    Off to ebay I go....
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    Just to follow up, I bought the following kit (after confirming with the vendor) for just over A$100 delivered and my mechanic had no problems using it to rebuild my calipers
    Audi A4 1997-2008 FRONT Brake Caliper Seal & Piston Repair Kit BRKP87 | eBay
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