Harrop "Street Performer" Brake Upgrade available now ... $3,950.

[Ken]

Limited Edition
“Harrop Street Performer”
VT-VZ Holden Brake Upgrade Kit.
$ 3,950 inc GST


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Drawing on Harrop Engineering’s long association and technical expertise with supplying high performance braking solutions, we are pleased to offer a special limited production run of 100 sets “Street Performer” brake upgrade kits.
This package is driven by our desire to offer all VT-VZ Commodore owners an affordable 4-piston brake upgrade package that is unsurpassed in quality, appearance, and most of all greater safety. This design has been rigorously tested and ADR-31 certified. Made in Australia to ISO9001 standards.

All kits include the following key design features;
• 343mm diameter vented single piece front disc rotors
• 315mm diameter single piece vented single piece rear disc rotors
• 8 slots per rotor face for greater braking efficiency
• 4 piston front and rear Harrop calipers
• Distinctive bright red paint finish with Harrop logo
• High performance brake pads


Limited Edition “Street Performer” Holden Brake Upgrade Kit
Recommended Retail $ 3,950.00 including GST
Trade & wholesale enquiries welcome.


Call Damian on 03.9474-0900

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[macca33]

G'day Ken,
firstly, I must say this looks like it is a SENSATIONAL package in terms of quality (obviously) but the price looks the best part.

Unfortunately the budget wouldn't stretch to this kit and I was looking at the lower spec, oem caliper upgrade kit from you a couple of months back. Damian was very helpful during my inquiries.

Alas, I was able to pick up a HSV spec 330mm/315mm setup in the interim and that will do until Ihave a need, or simply the money, for a kit like this.

It REALLY looks the goods.

Keep on bringing out the good stuff. :D

Macca

[seldo]

Ken, is this essentially what was marketed as the OE Premium brake set-up?

[VooDoo]

Looks good Ken.

Is it my imagination, or will the slots on the left be backwards on those disc's? Does that matter?? (HSV are all like that but DBA have left and right facing slots.)

[Coop]

My knowledge of braking systems is fairly limited, so I'm wondering - could these be fitted to a pre-VT car with hub convertors?

If so, would the stock booster and ABS units be suitable?

Thanks

[Red CV8 R]

This is a nice package! Can I ask if Red is the only colour available for the calipers in this limeted edition package?

[dattoman1000]

Thats a really really good deal

Very pretty

I'd say the ABS system compensates for the extra bite on the offside disc

The fronts would go onto an earlier model (VR-VS) with a concentric hub spacer. The rears have a different handbrake size but if the car is IRS the backing plate assembly off a VT- should go inplace. For the beam axle guys its a no-go
For VB-VP the fronts would need a conversion hub

Good work Ken

[gollum]

What would the price be, if you had F & R 343 and would they bolt straight up to the series 3 cv-8 ???
thanks David Mc

[Ken]

Ken, is this essentially what was marketed as the OE Premium brake set-up?

Very similar specifications to the HSV Premium, (not to be confused with the HBD Premium).

[Ken]

Looks good Ken.
Is it my imagination, or will the slots on the left be backwards on those disc's? Does that matter?? (HSV are all like that but DBA have left and right facing slots.)
The rotors do not have directional vanes, so the grooves will be opposing on one side of the vehicle ... not that it matters unless travelling at V8Supercar speed as the vanes direction have very little effect on a road car without brake ducting.
;)

[Ken]

My knowledge of braking systems is fairly limited, so I'm wondering - could these be fitted to a pre-VT car with hub convertors?
If so, would the stock booster and ABS units be suitable?
Thanks
It could probably be made to work OK, but with some effort ... the booster and ABS would be fine.
The biggest problem would be the mounting, and the hand-brake issue.

My guess ... too hard.
:(

[Ken]

This is a nice package! Can I ask if Red is the only colour available for the calipers in this limeted edition package?
Red is the only colour for that price, but we can have them re-coated at a cost.
Call Damian for options & detailed pricing on colours, but it will not be cheap as we will have to dissassemble & reassemble each unit.
:D

[Ken]

What would the price be, if you had F & R 343 and would they bolt straight up to the series 3 cv-8 ???
thanks David Mc
This kit is only available in this configuration. To go to 343 F&R would be an entirely different solution to get the balance correct (we do have them, but more expensive ... call Damian).
They will bolt up to a S3 CV8, but may require different mounting bolts. We would need to know at placement of order so we could ensure the right bolts are supplied.
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[Red CV8 R]

Red is the only colour for that price, but we can have them re-coated at a cost.
Call Damian for options & detailed pricing on colours, but it will not be cheap as we will have to dissassemble & reassemble each unit.
:D

Ah thought so, I have the only coloured car that doesnt suit that colour caliper! Pulse Red. Might work, will have to do some photoshopping to see.

Just one more question what type of pads come with the kit?

[HRT 8]

Ah thought so, I have the only coloured car that doesnt suit that colour caliper! Pulse Red. Might work, will have to do some photoshopping to see.

Just one more question what type of pads come with the kit?

You could always spend a hour or so taping up the caliper and then painting it.
I did it not long ago after deciding that I didnt want the red racer look.
Bit fiddly to do but well worth it in the end. See the caliper painting thread.

[vz300]

Great looking kit there guys..... We just bought the kit which retains the OEM calipers...... Bloody things look shit hot...... And boy do they stop start to make you sick after a while..... Might have to put some harnesses in the ute to keep me pinned in the seat.....

cheers Rick

[Ken]

Just one more question what type of pads come with the kit?

Bendix.
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[StevieD]

Hi Ken,

With those rears, what's the smallest size wheel that will fit over them?

Thanks

Stephen

[BIG Shaun]

mate that is a awsome deal, considering they are the harrop made HSV calipas with harrop stamped on them rather then HSV. you only have to go into a HSV dealer and get a price on one of these calipas to know this price is a brake upgrade oppertunity of a life time..:D

unfortunatly i already have the HSV stamped version (Harrop calipas)

[Ken]

Hi Ken,
With those rears, what's the smallest size wheel that will fit over them?
Thanks
Stephen

Don't know the smallest for the rears, but 17" for the front.

[dattoman1000]

Hi Ken,

With those rears, what's the smallest size wheel that will fit over them?

Thanks

Stephen

Some 16's will scrape in. So no 15" drag slicks boys.

[Funk]

how thick are the rotors 33 or 28 mm

[Ken]

how thick are the rotors 33 or 28 mm
Fronts = 32mm
Rear = 18mm

[reapz]

I had these fitted last week and dear god they are good value for money. I upgraded from slotted all round with green stuff pads and its like chalk and cheese. The pedal feels firmer, you get thrown forward under moderate braking and it looks the part under 19's :) well worth the money.

pics can be found here...

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=12/34616045369.jpg&s=x10
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=12/34615592680.jpg&s=x10

[cam502]

Great kit Ken, i want a set!!!!....now if i can just talk the Minister of Finance into it....

[RIDE:42]

$4100 fitted at AUTOTECHNIQUE :cool:

[Red CV8 R]

You could always spend a hour or so taping up the caliper and then painting it.
I did it not long ago after deciding that I didnt want the red racer look.
Bit fiddly to do but well worth it in the end. See the caliper painting thread.


Sorry I missed this response, I looked at that thread and I am considering it as at the moment as the only thing stopping me getting this kit is the caliper colour. The annoying thing is If I had any other colour car Red would be perfect!

How hard do you think it would be to paint the calipers black or gunmetal grey but retain the Silver Harrop logo? Do you know if the kits arrive with the calipers seperately from the discs?

[Ken]

How hard do you think it would be to paint the calipers black or gunmetal grey but retain the Silver Harrop logo? Do you know if the kits arrive with the calipers seperately from the discs?

It may take a little while for you to do it, but I imagine it would work OK. My concern would be the adhesion of the paint to the resin-based coating which we bake on. Good luck ... you will need patience.
The calipers come in one box, and the discs are all in seperate boxes (5 boxes total).

[HRT 8]

Sorry I missed this response, I looked at that thread and I am considering it as at the moment as the only thing stopping me getting this kit is the caliper colour. The annoying thing is If I had any other colour car Red would be perfect!

How hard do you think it would be to paint the calipers black or gunmetal grey but retain the Silver Harrop logo? Do you know if the kits arrive with the calipers seperately from the discs?
My rears (HSV Premium) were brand new and very red when I got them. Take the pads out and tape eveything up. Give them a quick rub with wet and dry and clean them up before a coupleof light coats with paint. I then used a razor blade to remove the excess paint that sticks to the ground front section where it says Harrop. Because that piece is machined and very flat, the paint comes off piece of piss.

[cam502]

Great kit Ken, i want a set!!!!....now if i can just talk the Minister of Finance into it....

Ken, the Minister won't let me buy a set!!!! I have an idea though. How about setting up a raffle for a set. Proceeds to Harrops favourite charity???? 500 tickets at $25.00 ea??? I would buy 1 or 2.
Ps Is Len Harrop still around??? I used to sell him diff gears and pistons about12 years ago....Len is a nice man.

[Ken]

Ken, the Minister won't let me buy a set!!!! I have an idea though. How about setting up a raffle for a set. Proceeds to Harrops favourite charity???? 500 tickets at $25.00 ea??? I would buy 1 or 2.
Ps Is Len Harrop still around??? I used to sell him diff gears and pistons about12 years ago....Len is a nice man.
We have considered raffles previously, but it seems there are some legal issues that make it all too hard. Victoria - the police state.

Len is still around ... comes in about once a month for a bit of a chat. He is doing well (healthy), and seems to be enjoying retirement and spending time with his wife. They are both in their late 80's ... I hope I am as active as they are when I'm that age!:eek:

[chops]

Are raffles an issue full stop, or only if they make money?
158 tickets at $25 = $3950 = RRP.

[cam502]

Are raffles an issue full stop, or only if they make money?
158 tickets at $25 = $3950 = RRP.

Chops, from what i understand all raffles are an issue i.e. permits. I think you need a permit for each state...lots of red tape.
Cheers
Cameron

[korrupt]

How many of the 100 sets are still available?

[KeenGolfer]

One of these kits might have to find it's way on to the wagon :)

[LSX-438]

How many of the 100 sets are still available?

Ditto how many still available?

Also, what is the approximate cost for replacement rotors?

thanks

[Ken]

We still have some sets left (looked at the rack from the window ... ~30).
Replacement rotors are $374 ea inc GST.

[gen3ss]

We still have some sets left (looked at the rack from the window ... ~30).
Replacement rotors are $374 ea inc GST.


So does this mean once they are sold out there will be no more, or no more at that price.

I dont know which to get first, LS112 blower or these!!!:confused:

[Ken]

So does this mean once they are sold out there will be no more, or no more at that price.
I dont know which to get first, LS112 blower or these!!!:confused:

Once the 100 sets are gone, we will not be making any more of this model.
We are intending to release an alternative at some future stage (Harrop "Performance") ... within 3 months.

I suggest the brakes first ... no use going fast if you can't stop.:yup:

[redss]

I suggest the brakes first ... no use going fast if you can't stop.:yup:[/QUOTE]

Hey Ken,
No point in stopping if you can't go fast :lol: :burnout: :lol:

[johnyoo]

Ken,how Many Sets Have You Got Left? And Can You Tell Me If I Need To Upgrade Brake Booster/ Master Cylinder? Also Can You Supply Braided Lines With That Kit? Thanks.

[Chris52]

Ken,how Many Sets Have You Got Left? And Can You Tell Me If I Need To Upgrade Brake Booster/ Master Cylinder? Also Can You Supply Braided Lines With That Kit? Thanks.


Oh yeah! johnyoo, your gonna need these brakes to slow that red rocket!

[Ken]

Ken,how Many Sets Have You Got Left? And Can You Tell Me If I Need To Upgrade Brake Booster/ Master Cylinder? Also Can You Supply Braided Lines With That Kit? Thanks.

This kit will directly bolt-up ... no need to change anything else in the system. The booster/master-cyl/ABS etc will function as original.
Braided lines are available ... ~$550 I think for ADR compliant.

[johnyoo]

ken i got the brakes installed last week.i used the pbr braid hose that came with the big brake upgrade kit,cause your price on the braid was too much for me.the pedal feels spongy,and need to use a fair amount of pressure to stop in short distance.is this normal with 4 spots or not.cause the pbr set-up felt better.is it the braid line that i used from the pbr kit? if so,should i use the factory rubber hose? cause the previous threads that i've read says it stops & starts & stops like nothing.is it just me? or is there a running-in period.otherwise,the brakes look "fully sick"

[Ken]

ken i got the brakes installed last week.i used the pbr braid hose that came with the big brake upgrade kit,cause your price on the braid was too much for me.the pedal feels spongy,and need to use a fair amount of pressure to stop in short distance.is this normal with 4 spots or not.cause the pbr set-up felt better.is it the braid line that i used from the pbr kit? if so,should i use the factory rubber hose? cause the previous threads that i've read says it stops & starts & stops like nothing.is it just me? or is there a running-in period.otherwise,the brakes look "fully sick"

It sounds like the system has not fully bled all the air, as a spongy pedal is typical of air being compressed. The difference in feel between braided lines and original lines is negligible on a standard vehicle with a kit like this.
I suggest:
- check that the calipers are installed correctly ... the calipers are on the correct side of the car.
- pressure-bleed the brakes using an appropriate fluid. The genuine Holden fluid typically works reasonably well for street applications.

There is no doubt that there is something not quite right if the pedal feels spongy or a lot of pedal pressure is needed.
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