VN front brakes

QldRobbo · tinkerer Joined: 11 Apr 2002 Posts: 455

Interesting, they must be off the VN with FE2... which means they are the same brakes as used for the VN & VP V8 models, and the VQ statesman. 290mm Diameter, 22mm thickness... dba part number 017

DOHC Pano · rice boy Joined: 11 Nov 2002 Posts: 41

i've come across a set of vn v8 brakes aswell. So this might be the cheaper conversion for me rather than going the hopper stoppers conversion. Rust 3 can you send me an e-mail with how you did the complete conversion what you had to change to lukec@hrs.au.com
Thanks

BlueTC · petrol head Joined: 22 Oct 2002 Posts: 1148

there are many cheaper ways/conversions,

but at least you know that it was done by a qualified engineered after the kit has been finished,

plus cheaper if 5 stud, and keep the 5 stud with a Commodore diff conversion,

calculate the costs, i estimated bout $300 if stay with 5 stud all round, may not be heaps but hey

easier selction of mags too Smile

rust3 · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 971

all i had to change was in my original post.

i did however forget to write the diameter of the 2nd wheel bearing sleve. i will post the measurements next time im on here

i will also have the pics midway through next week

rust3 · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 971

there are cheaper ways out. like the dba replacement disks.

hopper stoppers for 700 are dirt cheap, if i didnt get my disk and calipers for free i would have bought the hopper stoppers.

my brakes owe me:

calipers- 0
disks- 0
pads- 45 pair
caliper kits- 20 each
sleves- 80 for the 4 sleves
redrilled and machined disks- 60 each (stud changed to 5x100, 5mm skinned off the face and the cente turned down to 56mm to suit my wheels)
brake lines- 10 each
new bearings & seals- 80 pair

rust3 · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 971

ok the measurements for the smaller bearing sleve are..

i.o- 17.41mm
o.d- 19.00mm
length- 16.00mm