I've noticed some of the mobs who do brake conversion kits for Torana's (eg. VT disks, hub adapter, and retaining original Torana stub axle), provide VT calipers with their kit.... whereas other mobs such as Hoppers Stoppers provide AU II calipers.
Naturally, those who use the VT calipers say they're the best, and those who use the AU calipers say they're the best!
So does it matter? Or will either conversion kit be fine?
VT versus AU Calipers
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, Jan 03 2007 09:56 AM
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 09:56 AM
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 10:04 AM
VT's give a bit of a soft pedal feel, the au's are much better, ive used both on various commodores and prefer the au's
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 11:12 AM
AU caliper is stiffer
Has a better bolt pattern to make bracket fabrication easier
I've used both...... have the VT's on my VB
I prefer the Fud caliper ....... cost more but worth it
Has a better bolt pattern to make bracket fabrication easier
I've used both...... have the VT's on my VB
I prefer the Fud caliper ....... cost more but worth it
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 01:23 PM
Sounds like the Ford calipers are the ones to go for then, thanks guys.
I can get my hands on a full conversion kit with VT calipers for $795 though....
The Hoppers kit is over a grand, even close to $1200 or $1300 I think for slotted.... so there lies my dilemma!!
I can get my hands on a full conversion kit with VT calipers for $795 though....
The Hoppers kit is over a grand, even close to $1200 or $1300 I think for slotted.... so there lies my dilemma!!
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 02:24 PM
Whats your timeframe ?
There might be other options coming
And what stub axle are you using ?
There might be other options coming
And what stub axle are you using ?
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 02:50 PM
I am in no hurry whatsoever. I just like the idea of upgrading the brakes on my stocky LX V8 hatchback (standard LX stubs). The standard brakes are starting to get tired, so at some stage in the future it's going to need all new disks, pads etc.... but certainly not urgent. No way I'm going to spend money on standard Torrie brakes with all these other cool options around!
Keep us posted then when these new options are happening! I will hold off in the mean-time......
Keep us posted then when these new options are happening! I will hold off in the mean-time......
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 03:37 PM
how do you tell the difference between the two calipers?
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Posted 03 January 2007 - 05:20 PM
Easiest way
VT has blind bolt mount holes 89mm apart
AU has threaded bolt holes about 160mm apart (this is an exaggeration)
Be advised though that BA and Territory calipers are same setup and AU but don't interchange with regard to disc sizes
VT has blind bolt mount holes 89mm apart
AU has threaded bolt holes about 160mm apart (this is an exaggeration)
Be advised though that BA and Territory calipers are same setup and AU but don't interchange with regard to disc sizes
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 12:29 AM
It's well worth the upgrade,the improvement in braking is a big leap forward compared to the old torry brakes.
I did my brake conversion years ago & mine was only a 300hp lc gtr & I'm glad I did it.
I did my brake conversion years ago & mine was only a 300hp lc gtr & I'm glad I did it.
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 11:34 AM
If the $795.00 kit is the one I've seen on ebay it won't fit unless you convert to HQ stub axles. To fit it to Torana stub axles you need will to make caliper brackets which are included in the Hoppers Torana kit.
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Posted 04 January 2007 - 10:23 PM
I believe mine are the AU III and i bought mine from hopper stoppers when they first came out for 700 and something. Lucky i suppose if they have gone up to $1300. Then i just used VL Turbo rear calipers and discs for the rear, commodore stud pattern all round now. Pedal feels real good.
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Posted 13 February 2007 - 06:13 AM
Has anyone used the ebay "Mr Spares" conversion?
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Posted 17 February 2007 - 10:49 PM
So datto, now that you have the new workshop... do you have any evil plans for us yet??Whats your timeframe ?
There might be other options coming
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Posted 18 February 2007 - 02:51 PM
I have some floor and a key for the door
but thats all so far
Evil plans come later
but thats all so far
Evil plans come later
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Posted 18 February 2007 - 08:34 PM
He doesn't even have a bloody fridge
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Posted 19 February 2007 - 12:52 AM
Sadly no
But thats ok cause I don't have any power to run it yet either
But thats ok cause I don't have any power to run it yet either
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get one of them foam eskys then-you cant even consider working in the shed without cold beverages on hand!!!!!! 
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Posted 19 February 2007 - 08:51 AM
hahaha....... good answer from a guy named after a fridge
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