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Hey all, Been scouring the forum for an answer, can’t really find one for me. Was testing my car out today around the block, probs going max 40kmh, and I hit a shallow pothole and heard a pretty loud clang. Then the sound of something metal dragging. Thought I’d lost my exhaust or something...

Hi all, hope everyone is having a great day. Specs: I've got a 2009 VE commodore Ute: - V6 3.6L engine (can take Ethanol or Petrol) - M82 Automatic Gearbox is currently installed AKA (5L40E) - has a sporty trim with the red dials and red LCD display for the centre console (not sure which custom...

Hey people! Getting myself some SafeBrake braided lines for VT V6 Sedan, just wondering if anyone has any advice for getting them on? Got a pretty good idea of what I need to do, but any advice would be greatly appreciated before I start!

Hey guys, Just purchased a set of brand new c5 corvette calipers. Wanting to put them on my vz ss Will they bolt straight up? What will I need to fit them I think an adaptor is required to fit them? Any insights would be good for anyone who has done it! Some photos attached of calipers.

Good morning all, No doubt I'm not the only one who has experienced the shitful brakes on the VR/VS cars, so much so they can't even lock the wheels on my Caprice and trigger the ABS on the road when you give it all the brakes it has with decent tyres on it. Looking into upgrades for the...

Hi All, Just picked up some 4 pot calipers to fit on my VY SS, and was curious if there is any alternative caliper brackets to the planet part ones which will set me back just over $600? Or is that the standard now days? Edit: 4 Pot Brembos

Hey guys, Had an issue with completely flat battery tonight. Got a jump start. Took it out for a drive to blow the cobwebs out and brakes have almost completely failed. Unable to fully push in the brake pedal and with next to no actual braking - had to basically slow right down through the...

Does anyone else find it hard to see the brake fluid level? How do I clean the cylinder so I can see the level ? ( I clean the outside of course ) And can anyone explain what exactly is that little round thing that bobs up and down when fluid is added? Is it a filter? Can I pull it out ? Sorry...

Hi I have a 2008 VE SS that I upgraded with the CTS-V 6 piston front / 4 piston rear + DBA slotted rotors upgrade. A week after install I began to get horrible squeal once the brakes were warm, squeal from about 40km to 0km braking - super loud. Took it back to the installer - they removed...

Hey guys I have, from what I can figure, the 6 pot AP racing callipers on the front of my Calais. I done some searching but obviously am being too vague with my searches cause I can’t find anything and I only lucked out to find out what the brakes on the front were when someone here posted a...

Hi all, Gotta be honest here I'm stumped, completely - totally stumped. I bought a 2010 VE ute that had been sitting unused with a blown engine for about 18 months. Long story short I replaced the engine (so it was mobile) and then started on the process of restoration (mechanically) The brake...

I have been looking to buy a VZ SS Thunder after mine got written off a week after I got it! Mine Jan 07 had the larger brakes front and vented disc rear. Was this an option as I have seen a few Thunders with standard brakes for sale? Thankyou

Hi all, Can anyone tell me whether the (steel) brake line from the booster to the front left wheel well is one continuous pipe, that is - no threaded joints anywhere other than the booster and where it terminates at the rubber hose in the wheel well. I was bleeding the left front (trying to...

Anyone out there fitted Harrop ultimate brakes to their series 2 redline. What are your thoughts, are they worth the money? Will I Still be able to use the redline HF 20 inch rims (brake clearance) TIA

Hi guys, chasing a full set of VY HSV Harrop brakes. After everything to convert from standard to the Harrop setup. cheers ITEM: VY HSV Harrop Brakes LOCATION: Vic (happy to pay postage interstate if needed) CONDITION: New or Used PRICE: not sure what they are worth so please let me know...

Hey all just a quick question, I have a VX with ABS. I am replacing the front rotors/pads. I’ve never worked on cars with ABS so I’m wondering if the process is the same as non-ABS in the sense of - using the old pad and clamp to depress the piston then pump the pedal to reposition the pistons...

HELP! Hi, I have a 1988 VL SL and didn't drive it for a while and now it looks like the rear left drum brake has siezed/locked on. I've backed off the hand brake adjuster (under the car) but still cannot remove the drum to investigate. There is what looked like a rubber plug for the shoe...

The taillights work as they should but dont get brighter when pressing brake pedal. Dont know if its going to be expensive or tricky

Hey guys, Disclaimer - im very very new to holden modifications and have just recently gotten more into it. Please excuse the dumb questions. So im just trying to personalise my car a bit, its a 2007 wm caprice v6 (yes i know but im on p's). Ive smacked new wheels on it (20x8.5 front and 20x10...

Where can I buy new caliper slide pins and bolts. They are near impossible to find online. For such a common part, why are they so hard to find? I just need one pin and bolt to fix my car, do I have to spend big money on a full caliper repair kit, or does someone here know where I can get just...

I am in (desperate) need of new front brake pads on my 2001 VX Berlina (series II) sedan. I live in the country, and travel more than 600km a week. About 500km of that is on winding, poor quality100km/h roads with a fair smattering of stupid roos I often have to brake hard to avoid. There are a...

Hi Guys, I've replaced my front rotors and was able to do it all with no major drama... or so I thought. Everything went in fine and worked well, however when the car is jacked up, the front wheels do not spin freely. I am assuming this is not normal, right? They spin a little but then...

So as the title states today I replaced the front pads on my VT, followed the basic procedure. When I took the calipers off to put in the new pads I had fluid piss everywhere. Now I’ve been driving the car and I’ve refilled the brake fluid reservoir, but the brakes go all the way to the floor...

G'day people of JustCommodores. I am thinking of purchasing a 2005 VZ Auto Executive Commodore, it is rather cheap and has some nice bodywork done to it. It is priced at $3500 (negotiable), and only has 97,000 kms. I was unable to determine the low price, and when questioned on the issues of...

Hi all, I currently have a vs commodore which I plan to upgrade the brakes on. I have so far got calipers and dba slotted rotors from a vy. I am aware I need to buy shims for the rotors already, but also in regards to the upgrade I have seen vs commodore booster/master cylinder combos listed...

In my sons Commodore VR (94), there are two different problems. When the economy mode is on, when I fully press the brakes, the idle speed of the engine lowers quite significantly, and the Air-Conditioning seems to turn off. When in power mode, when I press the brakes fully the car lowers the...

hey guys just chasing some advice, When releasing the brakes I hear some sort of a clunk / knock seems to be coming from the passenger side I’ve been advised I need new strut top bushings I just had New caster rod bushes replaced now this noise at random but only when releasing the brakes. Any...

recently swapped svz front brakes&rotors onto a sedan and after bleeding peddle goes nearly all the way to the floor. They do work but not untill the pedal is just off the fire wall. No brake light illuminated when applyed. Was wondering if master cylinder is the same size or not.

Looking for any help. I want to upgrade my VY SS standed front brakes with VF Brembo Redline calipers (whitch I have already). Once I have the calipers fitted I will scouse the appropriate discs. I would like to know "for now" if anyone has done this upgrade? If so how did you mount them, is...

I had a series 2 VE in manual and after 4 years the brakes still had about 80% left (I know engine braking would have helped). I now have a series 2 VY Calais Auto (3.8L S) and need to change the brakes but I'm hearing that most brakes only last about 10,000kms. Is this because of the way the...

hi all i recently gave my car a full brake service (New Pads, New Rotors and changed the brake fluid) I noticed the other week shortly after that my car was making a ticking noise it sounds like its coming from the front wheels but it seems too fast to be the wheels. so im thinking something...

Hi everyone, first time posting on here, I own a '94 VR Berlina, I took my car out for a test drive with a permit as it is still unregistered, I noticed a single knocking sound coming from the front end when I push on the brakes and the steering wheel shutters also as I'm pushing the brakes, I...

Hi everyone, ive trawled though the forums and can’t seem to find anything definitive on this, so hopefully someone can help. Bought my ’11 VE Equipe Sportwagon second hand in June this year from a reputable Toyota dealer here on the Gold Coast. She had 45K approx. on the clock and was in near...

Hi all, With over 200,00kms on the clock, I'm thinking my brake rotors finally need replacing. I've got a standard V6 Alloytec with 16" wheels, so was wondering whether it's best to get solid, slotted or vented and whether or not you can get slotted/vented for 16" wheels. If so, what are...

We have a VZ Adventra. All other lights on the car are working perfectly except we have no brake lights. Hubby is just about tearing his hair out trying to work out what the problem is. We have tried another 2 brake light switches (bought from wreckers). The car is not blowing any fuses and...

hi guys, i recently purchased some harrop 343mm hsv 4 piston brakes for the front of my vz ss. I spoke to a bloke down at penrith brake and clutch and he said that I will need a custom hose made up for it to fit. Is this correct? because i was presuming I could just use the hoses that are...

Alright, as the title says, my brake lights aren't turning on when I brake. I'm not sure if it's a problem with the switch because the light above my boot turns on when I brake but the tail lights do not. The bulbs are fine as they turn on when I turn my headlights on. This is the diagram for...

My brake and rear parker lights have stopped working. I still have all other lights. I have changed globes and fuses. Is there another fuse beside the one under the steering wheel? What else could it be? Thanks in advaced.

Hi all, great to be here and hoping to be able to contribute in some small way eventually. I am having some issues with the RH rear brake on my 05 VZ SS crewman specifically the outer pad keeps wearing into the caliper bridge, dropping down and starts wearing into the handbrake drum section of...

Hey guys been a while since Iv posted on here but need some help. Recently picked up a 2003 VY SS. Now when driving at say 90-100km I get a serve vibration in the steering wheel and also at braking at speed I get the vibration. Any ideas? Just had a wheel alignment, still pulls to the left...