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Title: Differences in BRAKES b/n Pre-Post Facelift.
Post by: CateraMV6 on 07 February 2008, 18:12:42

Here in the states we have two different rear brake set-ups, both vented that came with the Sport versions and non-vented that came on all others.  
Why is there a difference between the calipers and can we see some more pictures of the brakes on your cars, I am trying to determine which set came with what cars in the case of the various engines in EU.

Here is a picture of the difference of the ones in the states...
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/CateraMV6/DiFFinBrakes.jpg) :o

Title: Re: Differences in BRAKES b/n Pre-Post Facelift.
Post by: Dazzler on 07 February 2008, 19:14:39

As far as i know all our pre facelifts were solid rear discs and post facelifts were vented on the rear, thats the only difference. AFAIK.

Title: Re: Differences in BRAKES b/n Pre-Post Facelift.
Post by: CateraMV6 on 07 February 2008, 19:16:15

Does it matter which engine the car had, I would think that the smaller engines would carry the non vented brakes... also another note is that a single piston caliper vs, the dual pison on the right? or were they all dual piston non floating rears...

Title: Re: Differences in BRAKES b/n Pre-Post Facelift.
Post by: Jim on 07 February 2008, 19:23:04

Here's a picture of my front brake caliper's which I have just painted red, but the disc's are after market and the the pads are EBC green stuff for better performance 8-)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_77_full.jpg)

Title: Re: Differences in BRAKES b/n Pre-Post Facelift.
Post by: Dazzler on 07 February 2008, 19:24:25

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Does it matter which engine the car had, I would think that the smaller engines would carry the non vented brakes... also another note is that a single piston caliper vs, the dual pison on the right? or were they all dual piston non floating rears...

The listing is only done on year of manufacture not on engine size, and the pads are the same for both types.
Thats all i know i am afraid. :-/

Title: Re: Differences in BRAKES b/n Pre-Post Facelift.
Post by: Dazzler on 07 February 2008, 19:25:05

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Here's a picture of my front brake caliper's which I have just painted red, but the disc's are after market and the the pads are EBC green stuff for better performance 8-)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_77_full.jpg)

Rears Jim ;)

Title: Re: Differences in BRAKES b/n Pre-Post Facelift.
Post by: Jim on 07 February 2008, 19:25:14

here's another picture of the front caliper with the brake sensor fitted
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_78_full.jpg)

Title: Re: Differences in BRAKES b/n Pre-Post Facelift.
Post by: Jim on 07 February 2008, 19:27:32

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Here's a picture of my front brake caliper's which I have just painted red, but the disc's are after market and the the pads are EBC green stuff for better performance 8-)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_77_full.jpg)

Rears Jim ;)

aahh!!! Ok  ;D ;D

Thought I was helping out, I'II just shut up now ;)

Title: Re: Differences in BRAKES b/n Pre-Post Facelift.
Post by: Jim on 07 February 2008, 19:34:13

I have the one's on the left  fitted to my 1998 3.0 v6 mv6 with the perches, And I have the type on the right fitted to my 1996 3.0 v6 elite
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/CateraMV6/DiFFinBrakes.jpg)

Title: Re: Differences in BRAKES b/n Pre-Post Facelift.
Post by: CateraMV6 on 07 February 2008, 19:34:27

No dont worry Jim, its all good any pictures or info on anything would be helpfull, I ma just trying to learn and in the process create some records that future users can look at, and hopefully find all this usefull.  
 
I should post some of my Dual piston Fronts for comparison I guess...

Title: Re: Differences in BRAKES b/n Pre-Post Facelift.
Post by: Jim on 07 February 2008, 20:06:30

There's a set of rear calipers on UK ebay, there a photo!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-ELITE-FACELIFT-REAR-BRAKE-CALIPERS-X2_W0QQitemZ260208816313QQihZ016QQcategoryZ10404QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: Differences in BRAKES b/n Pre-Post Facelift.
Post by: CateraMV6 on 08 February 2008, 17:14:49

Speaking of front brakes here are the Single Piston OEM vs. the DUAL piston Alum Calipers from the Monaro/GTO..

Stock Brakes...
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/CateraMV6/MV6%20Brakes/DSC08810.jpg)

GTO/MONARO Brakes...
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/CateraMV6/MV6%20Brakes/DSC08816.jpg)

Title: Re: Differences in BRAKES b/n Pre-Post Facelift.
Post by: Minispud on 12 February 2008, 20:44:12

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Speaking of front brakes here are the Single Piston OEM vs. the DUAL piston Alum Calipers from the Monaro/GTO..

Stock Brakes...
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/CateraMV6/MV6%20Brakes/DSC08810.jpg)

GTO/MONARO Brakes...
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n50/CateraMV6/MV6%20Brakes/DSC08816.jpg)

 Hi CateraMV6,
  Vauxhall for a long time have fitted single piston calipers on the front and duel pistons on the rear, if you want to upgrade them, forget the Monaro/GTO and fit a nice set of Four pots, (WILWOOD are cheap your side of the pond) there is a small amount of flex in a all single pot caliper and a even smaller amount in a four pot system  :y