VF II Harrop Brake upgrade

[Micks]

Thought I'd share my recent VF2 Harrop brake upgrade.
Following the purchase of my Ute in February I inspected it's braking system while it pulled up ok though just didn't add up.
I looked around over the last few months at other upgrade options, though few would allow the existing 19" oem wheels.
Looked at the Brembos though required a greater offset rim & when I inspected the 4 pot front upgrade offering was
lower in spec & quality to the Harrop units.
They included the complete fitting kit, bolts with braided lines also.

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Very pleased how precise & logical the kit was to install. They obviously put considerable R&D into these systems as the
clearances using oem parts are still very generous. Like how easy it is to swap out pads too.
When bleeding these units took a considerable time to purge out the air as they use a single nipple.
The braided lines are very well made quality item & great fit too.
Once the brakes were fully bled & then road tested, I done the mandatory 30 light uses of the system I returned & fully checked the system.
Went for another run & all I can say is very impressed with the Harrops far superior to the oem offering & far little effort to pull it up too!
Like to thank IJ for introducing me to Julian who sorted me out pretty quick with what I required thanks mate

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Found a good 20mm spoke to caliper clearance with this setup.

[IJ.]

Very welcome Mick, have to love a "New" car so clean

[Micks]

Very welcome Mick, have to love a "New" car so clean

I know don't get so dirty working on it too! I'm spoiled!

[IJ.]

I know don't get so dirty working on it too! I'm spoiled!

Yep one huge difference I've found working on my VZ and the Lexcen compared to the HX, everything I touch on that leaves me filthy....

[Micks]

Like how GM have lightened up their front ends using lots of ally now compared to the VE that was all cast iron.

[BLACKVE]

whats the cost

[Micks]

As this LSX page is close to retail price http://www.lsxperformanceparts.com.a...ge-front-only/
Though I purchased direct from Harrops, also got the front & rear braided kit too.

[jaykay]

Looks good Mick, you not doing the rears?

[amckiwi]

Love my Harrops

[SASLS1]

Here's the Harrop page, straight from the horse's mouth...

https://www.harrop.com.au/shop/automotive-performance/brakes/systems/monobloc-kit-front-holden-ve-vfii

The rears are only $2500 more, would make a good Birthday/Christmas present to yourself, to complete the system later down the track...

[El Narros]

Did you have the standard brakes to start with or the upspec brakes?

[Micks]

Looks good Mick, you not doing the rears?

Thanks John, once I start using it for work will do it then, in the meantime this is a huge improvement.

Did you have the standard brakes to start with or the upspec brakes?

No I had the option to buy one that already had $350 front upgrade, if I had realized it had the larger master cylinder probably would have taken it
From what I read though models with larger brakes not necessarily require the larger master.