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Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« on: 15 February 2018, 12:30:36 »

Just a quick one, will vectra vxr brakes fit the Omega?

Thanks Pete
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Re: Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« Reply #1 on: 16 February 2018, 07:25:00 »

I'd be interested in any info on this as well. AFAIK it is possible and will fit under 17" wheels which is what I want to do on the project car.
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Re: Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« Reply #2 on: 16 February 2018, 22:20:46 »

Well the Saab guys fit them to the 9-3 and 9-5, I’m pretty sure the Saab 314mm brakes fit the Omega fine so I’m assuming the vxr brakes fit aswell!

I did see a pic of the vxr brakes under a 17” rim and it’s bloody tight, don’t think I’d do it myself.
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Re: Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« Reply #3 on: 17 February 2018, 06:19:02 »

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Re: Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« Reply #4 on: 17 February 2018, 08:25:24 »

That’s for porsche calipers, I’ve had the 18z calipers on but stupidly sold them and the price has gone up to buy more so looking for a cheaper option
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Re: Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« Reply #5 on: 17 February 2018, 18:38:52 »

That’s for porsche calipers, I’ve had the 18z calipers on but stupidly sold them and the price has gone up to buy more so looking for a cheaper option

Got 18z's on one of mine  :) but looking for an upgrade that'll fit under 17 inch wheels on he project car.
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Re: Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« Reply #6 on: 17 February 2018, 19:11:03 »

This subject always really puzzles me. Factory omega brakes are really good.

I’m all for making good progress, but if you’re so hard on your brakes that genuine GM setup isn’t enough, it’s probably time to slow down.

Unless of course we are talking track use - in which case disregard my post :y
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Re: Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« Reply #7 on: 17 February 2018, 21:01:14 »

That’s for porsche calipers, I’ve had the 18z calipers on but stupidly sold them and the price has gone up to buy more so looking for a cheaper option

Got 18z's on one of mine  :) but looking for an upgrade that'll fit under 17 inch wheels on he project car.
Fit '04 Pontiac GTO/Base Monaro calipers with Monaro front brake hoses :y

Disc's are the same diameter and thickness are identical, as are the caliper mounts... Pad area is about 50% extra with two pistons per caliper.
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Re: Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« Reply #8 on: 18 February 2018, 00:25:50 »

I just need something that looks massive basically  ;D

I’ve bought some so hopefully have them for next weekend and trial fit
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Re: Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« Reply #9 on: 18 February 2018, 00:36:20 »

I just need something that looks massive basically  ;D

I’ve bought some so hopefully have them for next weekend and trial fit

Good luck with it :y
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Re: Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« Reply #10 on: 18 February 2018, 08:51:28 »

That’s for porsche calipers, I’ve had the 18z calipers on but stupidly sold them and the price has gone up to buy more so looking for a cheaper option

Got 18z's on one of mine  :) but looking for an upgrade that'll fit under 17 inch wheels on he project car.
Fit '04 Pontiac GTO/Base Monaro calipers with Monaro front brake hoses :y

Disc's are the same diameter and thickness are identical, as are the caliper mounts... Pad area is about 50% extra with two pistons per caliper.

I know everyone keeps saying fit these brakes but I’ve never seen any forsale?
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Re: Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« Reply #11 on: 18 February 2018, 09:26:48 »

This subject always really puzzles me. Factory omega brakes are really good.

I’m all for making good progress, but if you’re so hard on your brakes that genuine GM setup isn’t enough, it’s probably time to slow down.

Unless of course we are talking track use - in which case disregard my post :y
They are good enough (if you don't let the pads wear beyond half way) to a point, but its a big heavy car with, by todays standards, small disks and pads.

Getting across MK on one of the NSL gridroads is enough to cook them if you get it back up to the speed limit and brake reasonably late and have to stop at each roundabout.

I've always maintained the Omega with well serviced brakes is good for about 10 big stops from 70mph in a short period before they're properly cooked, and about half that from 100mph on the local runway (that I can no longer get on  :'().

Ignoring MK, there aren't too many places in the UK where under normal conditions you can really cook them if they are well maintained, without driving like a real loon, but you can easily get a bit close for comfort on a spirited country lane jaunt.
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Re: Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« Reply #12 on: 18 February 2018, 09:27:36 »

Fit '04 Pontiac GTO/Base Monaro calipers with Monaro front brake hoses :y
I thought the general opinion were these did not perform as well as perhaps they look they should?
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Re: Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« Reply #13 on: 18 February 2018, 09:45:06 »

Ignoring MK, there aren't too many places in the UK where under normal conditions you can really cook them if they are well maintained, without driving like a real loon, but you can easily get a bit close for comfort on a spirited country lane jaunt.

Apparently you can cook them running up from the M4 to Brackley, especially on the last few roundabouts :-X ::)
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Re: Vectra vxr 345mm front Brake swap?
« Reply #14 on: 18 February 2018, 15:35:18 »

Fit '04 Pontiac GTO/Base Monaro calipers with Monaro front brake hoses :y
I thought the general opinion were these did not perform as well as perhaps they look they should?
It's an option if it fits under standard 17" wheels but if you have 18" wheels then there is no excuse not to go for bigger discs and pads with more pad surface area.

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