Front brake carrier

[fingermouse]

Ok so went to change the front pin guide bush on the drivers side brake caliper.

Unbolted the pins and something didn't feel right. The ****** things stripped the threads .

Has anyone had to change a front brake carrier before. If so who's the best to get one off.

I hope its not stealers only

 

[Mo-S3]

Whats the PR code for your brakes?

 

[fingermouse]

I'd have to check when I get home but gsf say dealer part ...... ready for dry bumming

 

[fingermouse]

Think part number is 4h0615125

4G5 OVA A6 Avant qTDI3.0 230 KW A8 V6 MOTORKB./GETR. KB. ENG. CODE/ TRANS. CODE LACKNR. / INNENAUSST. PAINT NO./INTERIOR M. - AUSST./ OPTIONS CGQB LWV NVF LS9R / LS9R. N1V/QE EOA 7MG 4UF 6XF 5SJ 6TS 2EA JOP 1LL 1X1 1AS 1BE 3FA 5TG 7X2 FOA 9G3 OG7 OYM OJJ TG1 3NZ 8BP U1B X2B QZ7 1XX 8Q3 DD3 7T6 F17 7K6 4X3 2K7 3L4 4KC 3Y0 4F2 5D7 1SA Q1D 4GQ 8.0 5.6 6.4 169 emissions:

 

[fingermouse]

 

[B5NUT]

That part is dealer only or try a breakers

 

[Mo-S3]

£203 from dealer. I suggest you contact a decent machine shop and get them to put a helicoil in. The part is cheap and you will be paying a bit for labour.

 

[fingermouse]

I don't trust helicoils. Ok for a one off repair but not for a part that needs undoing every couple of years.

A die insert might work but that means removing more material and cant risk the carrier breaking under load.

I've taken the plunge and purchased new. Thanks for the replies but as its the brakes they need to be 100 % right.

A breaker did offer one for 175 lol