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I managed to acquire some AP Racing 6 piston (front) and 4 piston (rears) including associated pads and rotors, just wondering what model they came standard/optioned on as I have idea whatsoever. I have the adapter brakets also, but no idea what it will bolt up to?
The front rotors measure 14.25 inches which equates to roughly 365mm and I have yet to measure the rear rotors.
Any ideas what they'd be worth second hand?
Thanks for help in advance...
Strick
25-06-2007, 01:20 PM
Maybe have a look on their website. Should be able to find all the info you need there
Maybe have a look on their website. Should be able to find all the info you need there
I have looked on the website but pics don't seem to look the same...although I have emailed an AP seller to try help identify them.
Brass Munky
25-06-2007, 01:25 PM
AP racing didnt come standard on any holden or HSV models that im aware of, may be wrong though, they are generally an aftermarket accessory/mod
Greg 106
25-06-2007, 01:25 PM
They are probably the ones from the GTS (GTO option on z series i think) in vx2 - vy2 guise... They are probably 362 mm (14.25 in x 25.4 mm / in) fronts and 343 mm rears like the ones on my car. they work a treat!!
they were standard on vx2 GTS onwards i think, and an option on z series gto also from memory.
UD_LOSE
25-06-2007, 01:28 PM
I managed to acquire some AP Racing 6 piston (front) and 4 piston (rears) including associated pads and rotors, just wondering what model they came standard/optioned on as I have idea whatsoever. I have the adapter brakets also, but no idea what it will bolt up to?
The front rotors measure 14.25 inches which equates to roughly 365mm and I have yet to measure the rear rotors.
Any ideas what they'd be worth second hand?
Thanks for help in advance...
There standard item's on a VY GTS and would be worth around $4500 to $5500 depending on cond and km, i also have a set if anyone is in need :):)
I dont know what adapter brackets you gave though as they should bolt straight on
post a pic up on here. also measure diameter of rear rotors & thickness of both front & rear rotors
They are probably the ones from the GTS (GTO option on z series i think) in vx2 - vy2 guise... They are probably 362 mm (14.25 in x 25.4 mm / in) fronts and 343 mm rears like the ones on my car. they work a treat!!
they were standard on vx2 GTS onwards i think, and an option on z series gto also from memory.
Ah sweet. thanks for that! Any ideas what they'd be worth second hand? I don't have the brake lines... also, the front side logo has been shaved off which is why it made it hard to try identify them.
There standard item's on a VY GTS and would be worth around $4500 to $5500 depending on cond and km, i also have a set if anyone is in need :):)
I dont know what adapter brackets you gave though as they should bolt straight on
oops. bit slow on my replies.
I was told they came off a holden but that's all i can tell. cheers for the info mate!
Greg 106
25-06-2007, 01:33 PM
Ah sweet. thanks for that! Any ideas what they'd be worth second hand? I don't have the brake lines... also, the front side logo has been shaved off which is why it made it hard to try identify them.
oops. bit slow on my replies.
I was told they came off a holden but that's all i can tell. cheers for the info mate!
no idea second hand sorry, depends on condition i spose. i was told they are worth $7k or so new because holden replaced them on my car before i bought it.
OLDYELLA65
25-06-2007, 01:34 PM
They are probably the ones from the GTS (GTO option on z series i think) in vx2 - vy2 guise... They are probably 362 mm (14.25 in x 25.4 mm / in) fronts and 343 mm rears like the ones on my car. they work a treat!!
they were standard on vx2 GTS onwards i think, and an option on z series gto also from memory.
Greg aren't the 362mm ....32mm wide I think you'll find 25.4mm to be the min. thickness??
Paul
HSV271
25-06-2007, 01:36 PM
could be any of these... so long as they are AP Racing calippars and not Harrop
VY Onwards - http://www.hsv.com.au/cars/eseries/cars_classics.asp?car=cars/vy2/gtssedan/gtssedan.swf
The 6spot piston front cam out for the VY GTS ONLY as an option and ALL VZ's as an option(R8 & GST)
In short they will fit VT/VX/VY/VZ so long as you have 19" rims.
Greg 106
25-06-2007, 01:41 PM
Hi Paul,
I was showing the conversion from inches to mm (i.e. 1 in = 25.4mm).
Greg
could be any of these... so long as they are AP Racing calippars and not Harrop
VY Onwards - http://www.hsv.com.au/cars/eseries/cars_classics.asp?car=cars/vy2/gtssedan/gtssedan.swf
The 6spot piston front cam out for the VY GTS ONLY as an option and ALL VZ's as an option(R8 & GST)
In short they will fit VT/VX/VY/VZ so long as you have 19" rims.
They were also fitted to all GTS coupes. There wasn't a z series GTS either i think you'll find
OLDYELLA65
25-06-2007, 01:43 PM
could be any of these... so long as they are AP Racing calippars and not Harrop
VY Onwards - http://www.hsv.com.au/cars/eseries/cars_classics.asp?car=cars/vy2/gtssedan/gtssedan.swf
The 6spot piston front cam out for the VY GTS ONLY as an option and ALL VZ's as an option(R8 & GST)
In short they will fit VT/VX/VY/VZ so long as you have 19" rims.
6 Piston Fronts ..STANDARD ON VX GTS300 COUPE TOO.. as far as I'm aware!!
Greg 106
25-06-2007, 01:45 PM
6 Piston Fronts ..STANDARD ON VX GTS300 COUPE TOO.. as far as I'm aware!!
They sure are!!!!!!!!!
OLDYELLA65
25-06-2007, 01:47 PM
[QUOTE=Greg 106;950980]They are probably the ones from the GTS (GTO option on z series i think) in vx2 - vy2 guise... They are probably 362 mm (14.25 in x 25.4 mm / in) fronts and 343 mm rears like the ones on my car. they work a treat!!
Sorry Greg .. YEAH I just put my glasses on and noticed that !! Cheers
they were standard on vx2 GTS onwards i think, and an option on z series gto also from memory.
Christ !! there's always 2 posts/replies up before i'm finished typing 1 FINGERED!!!LOL
HSV271
25-06-2007, 01:59 PM
Hey guy's, Now I could be wrong as the memory isn't that sharp anymore but, are we sure about VX GTS300 with 6piston...
I thought they were Harrop and not AP Racing as VVTi has???
OLDYELLA65
25-06-2007, 02:01 PM
Hey guy's, Now I could be wrong as the memory isn't that sharp anymore but, are we sure about VX GTS300 with 6piston...
I thought they were Harrop and not AP Racing as VVTi has???
VERY ... It's My RIDE!!!:)AP THEY ARE!!
I've still got the original Order...That states AP 6 POT'S
HSV271
25-06-2007, 02:08 PM
VERY ... It's My RIDE!!!:)AP THEY ARE!!
I've still got the original Order...That states AP 6 POT'S
Cheers...I stand corrected :bow:
They're defo AP Brakes.
Here's a couple pics of what I've got...got no idea what to make of them...
gay - I can't post pics :(
OLDYELLA65
25-06-2007, 02:14 PM
Cheers...I stand corrected :bow:
:bow::bow:IF only my wife would do the same!!!:)
:bow::bow:IF only my wife would do the same!!!:)
LMAO! :rofl:
Greg 106
25-06-2007, 02:28 PM
Hey guy's, Now I could be wrong as the memory isn't that sharp anymore but, are we sure about VX GTS300 with 6piston...
I thought they were Harrop and not AP Racing as VVTi has???
I think you are right, VX GTS sedan didn't have AP, but VX2 GTS coupe did. The point oldyella was making is that they were standard on all GTS coupes (VX2, VY, VY2).
Greg
HSV271
25-06-2007, 03:05 PM
Are they these....????
http://images.cainer.net//uploads/AP4_F-R_Brakes.jpg
HSV271 - yours look like 4 pistons and 1 piece rotors.
The ones I have are 2 piece rotors for the rear and front. damn I wish I could post some pictures up.
OLDYELLA65
25-06-2007, 04:20 PM
Are they these....????
http://images.cainer.net//uploads/AP4_F-R_Brakes.jpg
They look like the baby 4pots and thy're not a 2 piece Rotor as the 6pot AP's are on my GTS Coupe...My Rotors 362mm x 32mm 2 Pieces Slotted and Drilled...and 6 Piston Calipers... the rears are a 1 Piece Rotor..those pictured definitely look like 4Piston???
Is the pictured what people on here are refering to as a premium brake upgrade..Maybe???
HSV271 - yours look like 4 pistons and 1 piece rotors.
The ones I have are 2 piece rotors for the rear and front. damn I wish I could post some pictures up.
Are you sure your rears are 2 piece???
does the thickness off the rotor matter as to whether you can custom if a brake kit to another car? I would've thought that as long as you have the calipers and rotors taht are suitable for each other then it would be fine...but someone is telling me otherwise in regards to the thickness of the rotor?...
OLDYELLA65
25-06-2007, 04:30 PM
does the thickness off the rotor matter as to whether you can custom if a brake kit to another car? I would've thought that as long as you have the calipers and rotors taht are suitable for each other then it would be fine...but someone is telling me otherwise in regards to the thickness of the rotor?...
Will wait for someone with more brain power on that one!!!!:)
hmm...you wouldn't happen to have closeup pics of your brake setup on your GTS would you?
OLDYELLA65
25-06-2007, 04:47 PM
hmm...you wouldn't happen to have closeup pics of your brake setup on your GTS would you?
Hey SORRY mate now I stand Corrected :bow:on the rears ..2 Piece they are my mistake ..No pics of anything still trying to get pics of car up..
Hey SORRY mate now I stand Corrected :bow:on the rears ..2 Piece they are my mistake ..No pics of anything still trying to get pics of car up..
who's that directed at???...
OLDYELLA65
25-06-2007, 05:04 PM
who's that directed at???...
HSV271....:confused:Sorry mate!!
planetdavo
25-06-2007, 05:47 PM
Everyone seems to be assuming they are the HSV AP's, but if they are these, they can't come with adaptor brackets you say you have on either the front or the rear calipers. HSV AP's have the mounts cast in with the caliper, whereas the aftermarket AP's come with adaptor brackets from Racebrakes or whoever else.
Genuine HSV's also have a two piece 362mm front rotor, but the rears are still a one piece rotor, 343mm in diameter.
Everyone seems to be assuming they are the HSV AP's, but if they are these, they can't come with adaptor brackets you say you have on either the front or the rear calipers. HSV AP's have the mounts cast in with the caliper, whereas the aftermarket AP's come with adaptor brackets from Racebrakes or whoever else.
Genuine HSV's also have a two piece 362mm front rotor, but the rears are still a one piece rotor, 343mm in diameter.
In that case, I highly doubt that they are HSV AP's.
Here we go:
couple of pics of the calipers...
these are the 4 pots
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/TTVVTI/DSC00041.jpg
and the 6 pots...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/TTVVTI/DSC00032.jpg
OLDYELLA65
25-06-2007, 06:08 PM
Hey SORRY mate now I stand Corrected :bow:on the rears ..2 Piece they are my mistake ..No pics of anything still trying to get pics of car up..
Everyone seems to be assuming they are the HSV AP's, but if they are these, they can't come with adaptor brackets you say you have on either the front or the rear calipers. HSV AP's have the mounts cast in with the caliper, whereas the aftermarket AP's come with adaptor brackets from Racebrakes or whoever else.
Genuine HSV's also have a two piece 362mm front rotor, but the rears are still a one piece rotor, 343mm in diameter.
I Thought these rears were one piece!! So i went out and on looking at them i thought they must have screwed on to a hat from the rear behind the dust cover and not visible from the outside ,never had them off to know better.:eyes:
In that case, I highly doubt that they are HSV AP's.
Here we go:
couple of pics of the calipers...
these are the 4 pots
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/TTVVTI/DSC00041.jpg
and the 6 pots...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/TTVVTI/DSC00032.jpg
They are AP Racing's own caliper package,not HSV's. Hsv have never
had radial mount calipers.
AL
They are AP Racing's own caliper package,not HSV's. Hsv have never
had radial mount calipers.
AL
What are radial mount calipers? Any ideas what it's worth and what it will bolt up to?
planetdavo
25-06-2007, 08:48 PM
The adaptor brackets can make them fit anything, as long as the piston diameters and fluid displacement suits the master cylinder of the application. Are you sure they are even off a Holden, as there is no real way of telling with the info you have provided?
The adaptor brackets can make them fit anything, as long as the piston displacement suits the master cylinder of the application. Are you sure they are even off a Holden?
Well, previous seller said they were? So AFAIK they are...but who knows?
planetdavo
25-06-2007, 09:09 PM
Unless you trial fit them up to something from VT onward, you aren't going to know.
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