vt brakes on vp v8

[v8_bomberdore]

im buying some vt brakes to go on my vp v8 and what i want to no is,will the vt brake lines be long enough, i red somewhere that they will be to short, am i able to use the lines already on my car or do they have different fittings, if i have to get aftermarket lines what model ones do i ask for, if u say vt lines then wont i have the same problem them being to short if thats the case

[Vt-Brrrlina]

u wont be able to put the discs on without the adapter hub -

as for the brake lines not too sure ill be doin the conversion in a couple a weeks but the conversion kit comes with new brake lines anyway

[wildss]

not sure why you need new lines but you just do lol, i got braided lines for a bit extra and im glad i did it.

just a warning, the brakes will work better than the crap vn/vp brakes but they will be spongy even with the 1 inch master so look into changing over to a vt master/booster setup.

you will need brake line adapters for the master cylinder cos your metal lines wont bolt up to the vt master (i paid $30)

VT booster and master cylinder into a VN

read that and you will get the jist of it

[v8_bomberdore]

im getting a price tomorrow on the hub adapters, but i think i can do it cheaper then buying the kit, so far its costing me
vt brakes $80 pair
rotors $120 pair
pads $30-60

lines shouldnt be that expensive and im going to fit it all myself , so i think i can do it alot cheaper then what the kit is worth

[stocky]

hub adaptors will cost about 250, rubber lines i got for 59 i think, but braided were about 80 more

[VrWagz1]

You will need to get new brake lines. The ones off the vt calipers will fit in with your steel line but on full lock it kinks the line and the vr's dont work on the calipers. Any local reputable brake shop that makes lines will be able to make you an adaptor Vr-Vt caliper line set. Mine cost $90 for braided in the colour of my choice.

[cander24]

Rather than use the hub adaptors would it be possible to fit vs front struts in a vn by using the vs lower control arms and the vn top strut plate???

[centy]

not sure but i am hoping so to.
I have vr struts and arms here for that job with vy calipers.
So i will be watching with interest.
apparently you will need adaptor rings as the vt hub is larger in the centre and won't locate properly, they are about $30 on ebay.

[Reaper]

Rather than use the hub adaptors would it be possible to fit vs front struts in a vn by using the vs lower control arms and the vn top strut plate???

No. The front track on the VR-VS is wider than the VP. You will need longer brake lines - spend the extra and get good quality braided. The pedal feel is much better. The hubs are readily available and an easy conversion, once again go for quality and avoid the cheap chineese crap unless you live a long way from Melbourne.

Reaper

[centy]

interesting, just done some research on the track width.
vn/vp narrrow front and wide rear, irs a bit wider
vr/vs wider ate front and rear, except vr/vs ute and wagon same at back as vn/vp.
This is worth pursuing further.
If the strut top centres are the same then a swap may be do able.