brett0004
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Just thought I would do a bit of a write up on changing out my VX SS brakes to Clubsport C5 types as while searching the net for information it was there but all over the place.
I originally looked at a set of SSZ type but the only benefit you end up with is 320mm front rotors and rears stay the same only vented. I picked up a set of VY clubsport C5 calipers and rotors that were basically as new. The rotors are 330mm x 32mm and rears 315mm x 18mm slotted and vented. (Take a set of verniers and check thickness as less than 28mm front and 16mm rear throw them in the bin).
Whilst the front calipers are similar in size to the original SS calipers, the pads are similar shape but have nearly double the amount of pad material on the pad. So that is where the gain is, bigger rotor and double contact area. The original SS calipers have 2 x 40mm pistons and the HSV one's have 2 x 38mm pistons. Make sure you get the L shaped adapter bracket that bolts to the knuckle. The rears are the same caliper as the SS with the same part number cast on the top only painted red but use a different carrier to allow for the bigger rotor. You could just reuse your old caliper and just change the carrier. Rears bolt up quickly and easily. Fronts you need to drill out the 3 rivets on the stone guards, cut with tinsnips and remove them. You can reuse all original brake hoses but fronts need to be twisted around the reverse direction to mount on the calipers and it twists the hose, I would recommend using the clubsport one's or better still get a full set of stainless Safebrake one's off eBay for around $300.
All up a good upgrade at a reasonable price. Yes we would all love the 4 or 6 spot calipers but at over $2500 for a second hand set it's a bit out of my reach. I was lucky to get the C5 set that had only done 40000ks for $300 of market place so it was a good cheap upgrade.
Hope this helps someone. Cheers.
I originally looked at a set of SSZ type but the only benefit you end up with is 320mm front rotors and rears stay the same only vented. I picked up a set of VY clubsport C5 calipers and rotors that were basically as new. The rotors are 330mm x 32mm and rears 315mm x 18mm slotted and vented. (Take a set of verniers and check thickness as less than 28mm front and 16mm rear throw them in the bin).
Whilst the front calipers are similar in size to the original SS calipers, the pads are similar shape but have nearly double the amount of pad material on the pad. So that is where the gain is, bigger rotor and double contact area. The original SS calipers have 2 x 40mm pistons and the HSV one's have 2 x 38mm pistons. Make sure you get the L shaped adapter bracket that bolts to the knuckle. The rears are the same caliper as the SS with the same part number cast on the top only painted red but use a different carrier to allow for the bigger rotor. You could just reuse your old caliper and just change the carrier. Rears bolt up quickly and easily. Fronts you need to drill out the 3 rivets on the stone guards, cut with tinsnips and remove them. You can reuse all original brake hoses but fronts need to be twisted around the reverse direction to mount on the calipers and it twists the hose, I would recommend using the clubsport one's or better still get a full set of stainless Safebrake one's off eBay for around $300.
All up a good upgrade at a reasonable price. Yes we would all love the 4 or 6 spot calipers but at over $2500 for a second hand set it's a bit out of my reach. I was lucky to get the C5 set that had only done 40000ks for $300 of market place so it was a good cheap upgrade.
Hope this helps someone. Cheers.
