VZ Senator: Somebody had to be the first!

[JabaParticipant Perth, WAVZ Senator View build HERE Member since: February 18, 2015 Posts: 103]

Don’t think so Grant.

The bleed lines had to be swapped around to suit my car. If you could just swap the calipers left or right you wouldn’t need to change the bleeder. I think Haha.

On the CTSV the calipers are mounted behind the front rotors. On VT-VZs the calipers are mounted in front, so the bleed lines are swapped around to keep the pistons facing the right way

• This reply was modified 9 years, 8 months ago by  Jaba.

[vnssnvParticipant victoriaWhite, red and grey vn ss View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 26]

The pictured caliper is the lh one. The bleed nipples always have to be at the top. Otherwise you wont be able to bleed the air from the system.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Yep but I think what Jaba is saying is because the calipers are mounted in front instead of behind the wheel they are effectively being mounted upside down which will put the bleed nipple at the bottom. So if he swaps the nipples and tube it will correct it. Interestingly on my Willwoods they have bleed nipple both sides so no matter how they get orientated on the car there is always a pair at the top. You will work it out I am sure. If you have any trouble, give Carl at PBR a call here in Adelaide, he is a walking encyclopaedia on brakes (and a top bloke too). Great brakes btw!!

[JabaParticipant Perth, WAVZ Senator View build HERE Member since: February 18, 2015 Posts: 103]

You got it Gary!

[KroozerParticipant Forbes, NSW91 VN SS View build HERE Member since: February 19, 2015 Posts: 336]

Jaba wrote:

Don’t think so Grant. The bleed lines had to be swapped around to suit my car. If you could just swap the calipers left or right you wouldn’t need to change the bleeder.

Isn’t that what I said? hahaha

Kroozer wrote:

I think these are left or right, you just have to change the line and bleed around so the bleed is on the top

[EJ DUDEParticipant Perth1963 EJ Special View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 39]

If you need a hand let me know, dine heaps of brake work

[JabaParticipant Perth, WAVZ Senator View build HERE Member since: February 18, 2015 Posts: 103]

Brake’s have been painted, unfortunately they wont be fitted for a month or two due to work and holidays :(

 

 

[JabaParticipant Perth, WAVZ Senator View build HERE Member since: February 18, 2015 Posts: 103]

Brakes are installed!

I don’t get a lot of time off with my current job ( 4 weeks away 1 week at home ) my old man was kind enough to fit them for me.

I’m currently on holiday in Bali but from what I’ve heard everything went well.

 

Unfortunately I wasn’t able to make a how to etc on them. But I will get some measurements next time the brakes come off so you blokes on the fence about buying this kit can get a decent idea on whether or not your wheels will fit.

Only one photo on the hoist for now. More to come tomorrow when I’m home.

 

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Those wheels just so work perfectly with the colour, just beautiful.

[KroozerParticipant Forbes, NSW91 VN SS View build HERE Member since: February 19, 2015 Posts: 336]

Bloody awesome! Mate car has the whole package now 

[JabaParticipant Perth, WAVZ Senator View build HERE Member since: February 18, 2015 Posts: 103]

Brakes are all installed and bled. Unfortunately we ran out of time and I never got to actually drive the car before heading back to work. So it will sit and wait for me to return home in 28 days 

Oh well, they look good at least. Haha.

 

 

[cava454Moderator 93 VR BT1 View build HERE Member since: February 20, 2015 Posts: 2 390]

Jana. What’s a set of those center caps worth?

[RangaParticipant Victoria04 VYII Calais V8 97 Harley Fatboy View build HERE Member since: April 10, 2015 Posts: 22]

Looks awesome mate!

You had a chance to test them yet? How do you find the feel of the pedal compared to before?

[RangaParticipant Victoria04 VYII Calais V8 97 Harley Fatboy View build HERE Member since: April 10, 2015 Posts: 22]

Idiot, just read your post. Lol. To mesmerized by the pics.

I noticed your crossover lines are at the top of the caliper and haven’t been swapped so the bleed screw is at the top on both the front and back calipers?

[vnssnvParticipant victoriaWhite, red and grey vn ss View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 26]

I cant see the pedal being too good with the bleeder nipples at the bottom. Suprised you even got a pedal at all with them that way around.

[JabaParticipant Perth, WAVZ Senator View build HERE Member since: February 18, 2015 Posts: 103]

Was wondering if anyone would pick up on that. This was mid way through install. They were installed on the wrong sides. All 4 are now installed the correct way with valves at the top.

Apparently pedal feel is similar to what it used to be. I’ll let you know In a month lol.

[JabaParticipant Perth, WAVZ Senator View build HERE Member since: February 18, 2015 Posts: 103]

Cava, they cost me $120 To get 3D printed. Mate painted them for nothing and Gary was kind enough to design them for nothing as well.

[VRSenator065Participant Adelaide SAVR Senator LSx454 1960 Kombi (project) 1921 Nash Hot Rod (future project) View build HERE Member since: February 17, 2015 Posts: 5 777]

Was a fun job!!  Btw there is a group called Fablab that has free 3D printing labs, its a community organization where anyone can walk in off the street and use a 3D printer.  I think there are 2 or 3 in Aus.  Might be an option, maybe even to just do a one off to make sure its exactly what you want before you pay to have the proper 4 made.  One day I am going to get my own, I reckon the fcat i can do the modelling then make the bits would be cool as.  Imagine being able to make a custom shape relay box to fit under the guard of a VR for example….

[JabaParticipant Perth, WAVZ Senator View build HERE Member since: February 18, 2015 Posts: 103]

Is anyone here running a tru trac?

I’m not really big on skids and would rather have the most amount of grip possible on the street ( even though stretched tyres goes against this, im working on that lol )

Would a tru trac help with overall straight line grip?

Would do 3.7 gears as well if I bought a new centre.

[pir4teParticipant Mallala640 HP hyper-cruising SS-V Flagonwagon View build HERE Member since: March 2, 2015 Posts: 154]

Jaba wrote:

Is anyone here running a tru trac? I’m not really big on skids and would rather have the most amount of grip possible on the street ( even though stretched tyres goes against this, im working on that lol ) Would a tru trac help with overall straight line grip? Would do 3.7 gears as well if I bought a new centre.

Dunno about gears on your car, but yeah definitely get torque sensing diff, improved handling in my car outta sight. 

With suspension geometry sorted, it allows you to put the power on earlier coming out of corners… noticably. so faster, more control and better turn-in and out.

Naturally as-pirated, all-motor.

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