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Put V8 front discs and calipers onto my VL and was wondering if it would be worth while upgrading the master cylinder from the current 15/16" to the 1"?
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I did that on a VH & the 1" makes a big difference with the 298mm front rotors & finned calipers.
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If there were no changes to disc and calipers, would there be any advantage in swapping to a 1" master from the stock 15/16" one?
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From my experience I'd say yes.
When I first put the larger rotors & finned calipers (from a VP V8) onto the VH (which also had factory rear discs being an SL/E), I left the stock 15/16 & dual diaphragm booster on there, and the pedal was a bit l
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Thanks for that input. And to follow on, what later 1" master would be a straight swap for a VP 15/16" one?
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Hi Guys.
You have to be careful with VP re the master cylinder type.
Part way thru the VP series (the exact month escapes me)Holden changed the type of flare on the pipe ends from the old double reverse flare to a ball type end (Holden & P
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Earlier (VH & VK) 1" masters had the 2 front outlets at 90 degrees from each other - ie, one is vertical, the other horizontal. VL onwards have them both pointing downwards - the one closest to the motor out at about a 30 degree angle from verti
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Thanks,Gentlemen, for the invaluable information.
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It is spelt definitely, just remember it contains the word finite within it.
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