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December 5, 2015 at 1:13 am #11919
Phire aka GmfanParticipant- Victoria
- VT LS1 Wagon
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Posts: 105Good info about the handbrake rings but bit of a hassle cutting rotors up to get ring back out. Better off doing proper upgrade so no need for the rings.
December 5, 2015 at 2:13 pm #11926
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227yeah that was my thoughts in the end to Phire. May just see how much a mechanic will cost to change to VT handbrake following Gary’s instructions.
My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/December 5, 2015 at 2:14 pm #11927
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227I could just purchase the calipers and brackets through UPC.
My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/December 5, 2015 at 4:29 pm #11932I could just purchase the calipers and brackets through UPC.
just buy mine 👍
December 5, 2015 at 8:33 pm #11938
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777yeah that was my thoughts in the end to Phire. May just see how much a mechanic will cost to change to VT handbrake following Gary’s instructions.
It could be easier too, I wanted to totally disassemble the rear suspension, replace everything and powder coat it, you may be able to do the swap over quicker if your not doing all that
December 6, 2015 at 4:58 pm #11957
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227i’m after rear brakes Cava. stock 279mm solid rotors just aint working for me on the track.
My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/March 3, 2016 at 12:15 pm #14769
Phire aka GmfanParticipant- Victoria
- VT LS1 Wagon
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Posts: 105You still running the ns400 pads up front? How are you finding the pad/rotor life so far? Now that my adapter brackets are useless and muppet lost one of my calipers I’ll be looking for new pads. Tossng up between the ns400 or the hc800 mu pads. If i don’t need the higher heat range I’d prefer to maintain more rotor life with the ns400
April 10, 2016 at 9:17 pm #15497
SSEN8R VS #1081Participant- Brisbane, North Side
- \'97 VS II HSV Senator 185i
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Posts: 227running NS400 pads on rear, unsure to recommend them or not, but don’t have anything bad to say about em…. bought a house so haven’t been at the track since early dec. will fire up for a track day soon.
My build thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-ii-senator-185i-1081/
My track day thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/lakeside-track-sprint-day-second-go/
My VS brake upgrade thread - http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/vs-brake-upgrades/October 16, 2016 at 5:55 pm #20176
thatotherguy94Participant- VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute
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Posts: 189Has anyone had any experience with the UPC kits off ebay, or am I better off staying away from them?
Im looking at getting something similar to this, thanksOctober 16, 2016 at 8:13 pm #20180I have there 343mm kit. I’m happy with it. Could do with better pads tho.
However the owner is doopey mother fucker and I hope he chokes on a chicken bone
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October 16, 2016 at 10:09 pm #20184
HDN05LParticipant- Canberra ACT
- VS Olympic Edt 383 stroker Ute
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Posts: 289I have there 343mm kit. I’m happy with it. Could do with better pads tho. However the owner is doopey mother fucker and I hope he chokes on a chicken bone
Took the words out of my mouth Cav, i bought the 298mm kit and had to chase them for 2 weeks and still got the wrong parts. That being said once it was all fixed they are good value.
Yet somehow he is still in business
October 16, 2016 at 11:17 pm #20185
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777Gotta say my Willwoods were perfect. Easy to deal with, no hassles, awesome brakes.
October 17, 2016 at 6:02 pm #20192
thatotherguy94Participant- VS Acclaim, VZ SSZ Ute
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Posts: 189I have there 343mm kit. I’m happy with it. Could do with better pads tho. However the owner is doopey mother fucker and I hope he chokes on a chicken bone
Took the words out of my mouth Cav, i bought the 298mm kit and had to chase them for 2 weeks and still got the wrong parts. That being said once it was all fixed they are good value. Yet somehow he is still in business [/quote]
Thats good to know…
Gotta say my Willwoods were perfect. Easy to deal with, no hassles, awesome brakes.
I think willwoods would be a bit overkill for my car haha
October 17, 2016 at 7:51 pm #20197
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777I think willwoods would be a bit overkill for my car haha
Yea I admit I do have a bias towards overkill
October 17, 2016 at 8:05 pm #20199
Judge1 FrazerParticipant- new zealand
- 1983 VB LSA MG9 6060 6 speed
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Posts: 775I’m with you Gary over kill on brakes is a good thing the six pots I had on the vk were killer especially when I had the race pads in ,, warm them up and make sure your seat belt was on only down side they squealed on the slow stopping
October 18, 2016 at 9:07 am #20208
VRSenator065Participant- Adelaide SA
- VR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project)
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Posts: 5 777Yea mine squeal like a boss at walking speed, its very annoying but then I know the flip side is they are awesome stopping. It is a good feeling knowing you have great stopping power. My 911 will put you through the windscreen if you stand on the brakes, so unfortunately I am a bit spoilt in that I expect it of anything I drive.
October 18, 2016 at 6:52 pm #20214
exec24Participant- 2004 VY S2 Berlina 1996 VS 5L Sedan
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Posts: 435Ive just got a VT-VY 296mm front setup my VS
Front calipers were second hand out of a pretty low k car, and the rear is live axle so i was pretty limited there with options so i had the stock size rear calipers recondition
i fitted DBA Slotted front Rotors- the VS upgrade ones so there is no spacer needed for the hub, Bendix General CT pads front and rear and braided hoses instead of the standard rubber ones, also front and rear which included the rear one that runs between the diff assembly and the car itself
that setup works well for day to day driving, the only thing im thinking of doing is a VT-VY Brake booster and master cylinder upgrade
October 18, 2016 at 7:15 pm #20216
ImmortalityParticipant- 97 HSV Senator 185i 02 VX L67 Calais
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Posts: 535I always disliked the standard brake pedal on the VS models, VT style booster/MC helps to firm it up and reduce travel.
I’m putting the same combo as above on my VS senator but using QFM pads and going to fit the VS GTS vented rear rotor with matching caliper.
March 25, 2017 at 12:50 am #22150
Wiv1Participant- W.A
- vs 96 clubsport - manual - cherry black
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Posts: 6Have recently had willwoods fitted to my VS Clubby with the vt hand brake upgrade, have the low speed squeal issue, can’t fault the look or performance of the brakes though
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March 25, 2017 at 12:52 am #22152
Wiv1Participant- W.A
- vs 96 clubsport - manual - cherry black
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