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    Just got offered some VT calipers will i need new hubs to fit them? Im not sure what size rotors are on the vn or what size the vt rotors are anyone enlighten me?

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    vt are 296mm rotors.
    short conversion list
    adaptor hubs
    longer custom brake lines
    new 296mm vt rotors and pads.
    your pedal will travel further to.

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    umm i think your gonna have the same problem with vx ss brakes aswell, not 100% sure but i dont know if they will work.
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    yep same hassel once you get to vt or later.
    Planning to do somthing like this to fit me vy calipers

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    Yeah but with the vx ones i know i can source the parts and its a little bit further away so ill have time to line it all up.

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    ??? unless its a hsv ss or somthing they are the same VT-VZ. Same rotors, same calipers, same booster, same master. VE they changed.
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    yea prety easy conversion, i did the vx booster and master upgrade to which was a bit more stuffin around but well worth it i think
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    i have a vp v8 bt1 wi i need to upgrade my master cylinder if i go to vt brakes

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    Quote Originally Posted by v8_bomberdore View Post
    i have a vp v8 bt1 wi i need to upgrade my master cylinder if i go to vt brakes
    For standard VT brakes no. If you went the HSV upgrade then you'd be better off with the VT booster and master cylinder.

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    you dont have to but many people have reported a futher pedal travel and advise to upgrade to the vt booster and master
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