c5 or c6 from brake callipers ?

[cookp]

Hello there, how do i go about finding out what type of front brake callipers i have... C5 or C6.

i have a 2001 VT series II ls1

Thanks in advance...

 

[Dirbatua]

VT-VZ brake calipers are all exactly the same (excluding HSV/SSZ).

They aren't C5 or C6, just standard VT Style Twin Piston with 296mm rotor.

C5 is a PBR/HSV 330mm rotor upgrade

C6 was on the Monaros and some HSVs i think with 320mm rotors.

SSZs are different again from memory with a weird ass 322mm rotor or something like that.

 

[cookp]

Now that makes some sense. Repco said i need to confirm weather i had C5 or C6 callipers before ordering some front disc pads.... sounds like they may be confused ?.

 

[Dirbatua]

just tell them you need standard VT pads, hopefully that's simple enough for them to understand.

 

[cookp]

Sorry was meant to say it's a VT SS series II ls1, not a standard VT does this make any diff ?

 

[Dirbatua]

VT-VZ brake calipers are all exactly the same (excluding HSV/SSZ).

They aren't C5 or C6, just standard VT Style Twin Piston with 296mm rotor.

Sorry was meant to say it's a VT SS series II ls1, not a standard VT does this make any diff ?

As above, no difference.

 

[cookp]

Great thanks Dirbatua...

Was quoted $190 + gst for Genuine holden pads... i can get 3 different pad types at repco with price ranging from $60 to $130 for TRW pads

 

[Turtl3]

dont buy genuine holden pads. just spend what ur happy spending on aftermarket pads. might pay to try a few other shops than repco. repco stands for-
Rip
Every
Poor
C#%t
Off

 

[cookp]

yea, $190 for genuine is a bit steep.... if repco stands for

Rip Every Poor C#%t Off

what does holden stand for ?

 

[Turtl3]

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