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hey all i am looking in to upgreading my vs brakes to the vt brake, just wondering wat parts i need??? thanks all
hey all i am looking in to upgreading my vs brakes to the vt brake, just wondering wat parts i need??? thanks all
Got to watch not using the VT master cylinder. Because the brake pedal is lower the rear brakes work harder. Gets a bit skatie when trying to stop in a hurry at higher speeds.
Imperative:
- VT Twin Piston Calipers
- VT 296X28mm Rotors
- Modified Brake lines (VS ones will not work, neither will VT ones) - you will need to get them custom made or get Braided ones from Mr Spares or RaceBrakes
- VT Brake Pads
Not Necessary but Highly Recommended:
NOTE:
- VT Master Cylinder
- VT Brake Booster
- VT Booster Mounting Bracket (Can be sourced from MarkoVR - fellow JC member)
I highly recommend you do the entire upgrade, and use the VT Master Cylinder along with the VT Booster.
The VS Booster & VT Master Cylinder combo is absolutely disgusting. Very long, spongy loose pedal with barely any feel. The twin diaphragm Steel VT booster is far better suited to the bigger calipers (also being twin piston rather than the VS single piston) than the single diaphragm Plastic VS booster.
If you want to read about the problems I had with VS Booster - VT Master combo, read here: VT Brake upgrade - Long and Spongy Pedal
Cost:
I did the whole upgrade for $500 worth of parts. Very very worthwhile....if I bought another VS, I would do this one or the VE 328mm Brake upgrade in a heartbeat.
Pushrod Modification for VT Booster:
If you decide to run with the VT booster you will need to modify the pushrod so that it will appropriately line up with the pedal.
- See picture
I. This hole needs to be welded up, a new hole 3/8 (9mm) wide needs to be drilled (see next step)
II. The new hole needs to be drilled 113mm from the base of the booster, which should be a tiny bit down from the previous hole.
Bout $750 - $1000 depending on your preferences/needs.
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