I read an article awhile back about upgrading the pads on standard VL/VLT Front Brakes & had a day off work today so thought Id try it... VL Pad on the top You can see the friction area is much bigger...more friction means better braking Pads are the same width and once modified the same height to fit inside the caliper perfectly...Only difference are the tabs at each end. Pretty much file the paint off at each end so they can slide in the caliper cradle. And file (bench grinder is faster) the tabs so they are same as the VL Pad. Chuck some paint on the parts youve shaved down and your done You can see the standard pads leave a small lip around the disc that is unused. And a huge lip on the inside which isnt used either. The new pad takes up almost all of the unused disc. And fits perfectly on the inside (make sure you dont file too much of the tab off or it will hit on the hub) Done I would normally get the discs machined, but no-one is around at 10pm Before I forget, the normal VL front pads are DB1085 & the bigger pads are DB1023 (supposed to be for and old kingswood) lol Might be of use to someone Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Can you feel the difference ?

I havent given them a good thrashing yet (will let them bed in first) but it definately felt better when I took it for a quick spin tonight which suprised me alot lol

good work if you want that stock look why would you bother one may ask?? reply/ to fit those budget cop rims!

^haha but who really wants cop wheels Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

me Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ VL com [View Post] why would you bother one may ask?? Why not? Its cheap and effective Not everyone wants super duper cool VT Brakes lol Quote: Originally Posted by milad [View Post] me +1 Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

everyone wants wilwoods though

awesome write up Dan ---------- Post added 07-10-10 at 18:21 ---------- Quote: Originally Posted by UNONT2 [View Post] everyone wants wilwoods though Amen to that

nice work man anyone know if you can do something similar to the turbo/v8 rotors and vs calipers because mine are the same alot of the rotor is unused on the inside

Quote: Originally Posted by PSIWPN NZ [View Post] nice work man anyone know if you can do something similar to the turbo/v8 rotors and vs calipers because mine are the same alot of the rotor is unused on the inside The article I read was actually for VLT Brakes (which are the same as the VS Finned Calipers) Found it... http://www.autospeed.com/A_0835/cms/article.html It will still leave a small lip around the inside as the rotors are slightly bigger than non-turbo, but should still work good.

sweet might have to give it a go some time

Good write up !!

Dan how did they go at the track?

Pretty good actually, much better than the old pads (I think so anyhow). I used the gears alot though...Manual FTW haha

Quote: Originally Posted by VL-Dan [View Post] Pretty good actually, much better than the old pads (I think so anyhow). I used the gears alot though...Manual FTW haha I just got me a 99.9% complete manual conversion ! Only needs a flywheel ! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

You'll never regret it....get a decent clutch and your away Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by WAGASM [View Post] I just got me a 99.9% complete manual conversion ! Only needs a flywheel ! http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-324313435.htm (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Car-parts-accessories/Nissan/Engines/auction-324313435.htm) Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by VL-Dan [View Post] You'll never regret it....get a decent clutch and your away Might need a better box though, heard too much about mf5's blowing up. Need a 25t box Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by madrx3boy [View Post] ^haha but who really wants cop wheels All the cool kids want cop rims ;p Some original photos have not been recovered yet.