It should be removed from the old disks and put on the new ones.
Been there done that
Rgds
Alec
"Phil Boyd" <philboyd_uk@yahoo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> This might not make much sense, but I'll try anyway.
>
> I've got a 1996 A4 Tdi in need of new rear discs and pads. I got the
> parts from Eurocarparts and took them round to my friendly mechanic.
>
> He has tried to fit the discs but syas he thinks they are the wrong
> ones and not for the ABS model. I've rang ECP who checked the discs
> against the engine and chassis no. and they say they are right.
>
> The problem is he says is due to the ABS 'plate' at the back of the
> disc. This isn't on the new discs so he is unsure if he has to press
> it off the old discs and use it again on the new disc or if it should
> come 'on' the discs as a cast unit.
>
>
> Engine code: AFN
> The discs bought were Guttmann, EuroCarParts no. 104440591
>
> Any help appreciated.
> philboyd_uk@yahoo.co.uk