Ss brakes onto sv6

[Zerone_V]

Ok to try and clear some things up for you Velj using pictures.

With V6 and V8 brakes, you have the rotors (Different), The Callipers (Same), Brake Pads (Same), Carriers (Brackets / Different), Brake Lines (Same).

V8 Rotors are larger than V6 Rotors, so to fit, you need to use the V8 Carriers, which will sit the caliper out a little further to fit the rotor.

This is a V8 brake carrier, fitted, and here are the mounting bolts for the carrier.

Here is the Carrier removed, and the next two images are the caliper fitted to the carrier.

To be honest, its going to be very hard to locate someone willing to sell just the carriers, as V8 owners will sell these along with their calipers when they upgrade to the Brembo/AP Racing brakes.

You will probably see kits like this on eBay, which may or may not include rotors and pads. (Depending on their condition)

You will also probably want to read up on whats involved with changing rotors, pads, and the carriers. Information on this can be found here,
www.carmodder.com • Brake Pad and Rotor Service for the Holden VE Commodore

 

[velj]

Cheers,
Maybe il just stay with the sv6 sized brakes but get the new rotors in drilled and slotted

 

[Alex05]

I recommend to do the upgrade. Much better stopping power and its quite a simple mod. I picked up ss brakes with slotted rotors for 80 from ebay. I used the parts that I needed to fit up the ss brakes and sold the sv6 brakes for 70. I reckon you should do it

 

[velj]

I need to find them but lol

 

[greenacc]

Anyone know what holden wants for a set of brackets to suit V8 rotors?

 

[velj]

Going to give them a call on Monday

 

[glenn l]

I was thinking the same thing greenacc and velj, let us know what you find out.

 

[VY_Sleeper]

Why not upgrade to some CTS-V2 calipers and rotors?