I have a 2003 A6 quattro 3.0 . I am just having the brake job done. The rear caliper piston on the right was seizing. The mechanic tried to put it back with that special tool but at one point it just got stuck and wouldn't budge any more. He ordered new parts from the dealer. They send the right side all ok but the left came without the guide pins. The dealer said that those pins do not come together (even though the right side did come with it) and is charging the mechanic another $ 125 for the pins. (Hespent about an hour arguing with the parts guy butfinally lost it and toldhim the owner of the car will talk to them.)It doesn't sound right, but I am not sure. Anybody knows? Thank you in advance.
P.S. The mechanic is very trustworthy, so I know it is not him.

 

It sounds as if the dealer is screwing you... Iknow that you can order the carriers and calipers seperately but$125 for the pins is a rip off.... Look at his web site for remanufactured Calipers and carriers and pins ---The rebuild might be sketchy but the whole assembly with the pins/slides can be had for less than the Audi parts guy is telling you.

http://www.car-stuff.com/store/?N=96...574+11921+9178

Also call Chris Semple at Force Five Auto in Concord NH 603-223-6700 and see what he has.