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yeah 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.

Chatted to the UPC bloke via email… he said they press rings inside the rotors to get the handbrake sorted. He said when the rotors are worn out, to cut the hat off the rotor, press out the ring and press into new rotors. He sells the rings for $199 for pair. hmmm.

He also reckons he started making his own rotors because he thinks DBA’s are…[Read more]

so you can or can’t put VE/F wheels on old models? Cheers

found Gary’s article – good work – http://www.commodoresplus.com.au/forums/topic/changing-the-vrs-hand-brake-to-vt-z/

Cheers guys.

I didn’t think you could put VE/VF wheels on early models?

I was hoping I could get this UPC kit, so I have 315mm x 18mm vented rears. Then when the rotors wear out, I could do the VT handbrake upgrade and buy off the shlef DBA T3 rotors. 315mm x 18mm rears is common size in HSV’s (went through the DBA catalogue).

Gary, IJ – what…[Read more]

RE: REAR BRAKE UPGRADES for IRS!?

Has anyone had any experience with the handbrake? Do you need to upgrade to VT style handbrake or something? How hard is that?

I see this UPC kit on ebay, but it looks like you are locking yourself into UPC only custom rotors… so you have to buy their rotors. I would prefer to buy off the…[Read more]

yeah i’m on the following FB pages…

Holden VR and VS HSV Commodores

Commodores Plus

HSV/HDT Owners Club QLD Facebook Group

Holden – HSV Owners Club

VR/VS HSV Owners

CCQ – Commodores Cruzin QLD

AUSSIE HOLDEN V8 CAR CLUB

may need to make a cull.