Rear disc brakes on 2004 A2 ?

[jd6677]

Hi everyone ,

I'm just wondering does the new 2004 A2's in the UK have rear disc brakes as apposed to drums?

Thanks ,

JD

[Will]

I may be wrong on this, but I believe the only 2004 versions to have rear discs are the 1.4 Tdi (90PS) and the 1.6 FSI.
But I don't think a car of this weight really needs rear discs, so I doubt whether most drivers would feel the differnce anyway. But Audi do these spec changes to help differentiate between the models I think.

[Shaf]

Will,

You're quite right. Rear discs are standard on the TDi (90) and the 1.6 FSi.

I'd agree, having tried both, the difference feels marginal, even braking from 3 figure speeds.

The 1.6 FSi has a bigger rear spoiler but the 90 doesn't.

Shaf

Nov 2002 TDi Sport, Silver,Black/grey interior,climate. Replaced previous Mar 2001 TDi SE

[jd6677]

Chaps thanks a mill for the information

JD

[Skipton01]

Quite apart from the lack of a definite difference in braking feel, the other effect of rear discs is to make the hand brake incredibly stiff - or it was in the demonstrator I drove recently!

Still, no rusting drums to worry about - just rusting calipers (hopefully not).[1]

A2 TDI SE 2001 Ebony Black Pearl (The Little Tank!) Soon to be TDi 90 Sport with the full monty and red leather!

[IQ]

thought i noticed rear discs on some new a2's driving by.
the drums are rusty i was thinking of painting them, anyone recommend any paints and know cost

Black 2001 A2 with 16" 6 spoke, Open sky system, xenon lights, and concert single cd.
Tha Best