Brakes and things..

[mfp4073]

Now most of the bad weather has gone? I intend to fit a full set of performance brake pads,(from the fish) Any pointers would be helpfull. I have changed pads in the past on other cars but not on a Monaro.

I am also going to try and get a set of braded brake hoses,the 'fish' had some Russell hoses for a VXR8( £ a lot cheaper than previously) but nothing yet for a Monaro.

Has anyone changed their power steering fluid yet? it's the only thing i havn't done, if so, how and what make of fluid did you use?

Thanks again John.....

[monkfish1]

mfp4073 said:

I am also going to try and get a set of braded brake hoses,the 'fish' had some Russell hoses for a VXR8( £ a lot cheaper than previously) but nothing yet for a Monaro.
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On their way

[gsd2000]

The fish have got braided lines for the monaro, 007vxr has them, im not sure on the exact price. You could import some over from the states or aus.

I have changed the power steering fluid but only because you have to disconnect the pas lines to fit a front anti roll bar on a monaro. I used fuchs dexron 3 atf, got it from opie oils.

[mfp4073]

Hell, that was bloody quick...thanks

[maxmc2]

When the APs are fitted do they come with braided hoses, if not would you advise getting those as an addition?

[gsd2000]

Aps dont come with braided lines or at least they didnt when i got mine around 10 months ago

[monkfish1]

maxmc2 said:

When the APs are fitted do they come with braided hoses, if not would you advise getting those as an addition?

No they dont. They work fine without, but you will get a slightly better pedal feel with them.

[mfp4073]

I forgot to ask, do Monaros have a brake pad wear indicator? when I looked at the new pads I coudn't see anywhere for the sensor to plug into!

thanks again, John........

[monkfish1]

mfp4073 said:

I forgot to ask, do Monaros have a brake pad wear indicator? when I looked at the new pads I coudn't see anywhere for the sensor to plug into!

thanks again, John........

No, no sensors.

[007 VXR]

gsd2000 said:

The fish have got braided lines for the monaro, 007vxr has them, im not sure on the exact price.

i have them on the standard brakes .. Feels much better
the fish did them for me

[Build394]

I'm at the fish tomoz wiv brake probs. My guess they r going to fit friction pads nd solve my probs

[Wolfracer]

monkfish1 said:

mfp4073 said:

I forgot to ask, do Monaros have a brake pad wear indicator? when I looked at the new pads I coudn't see anywhere for the sensor to plug into!

thanks again, John........

No, no sensors.

Just a horrific scraping noise as the pad scores the disc with every revolution! I found out after committing 80 miles into a 200 mile journey... Any noise, CHECK!

[maxmc2]

monkfish1 said:

maxmc2 said:

When the APs are fitted do they come with braided hoses, if not would you advise getting those as an addition?

No they dont. They work fine without, but you will get a slightly better pedal feel with them.

what's the cost parts and labour may invest in these at my next service :-)

[007 VXR]

maxmc2 said:

monkfish1 said:

maxmc2 said:

When the APs are fitted do they come with braided hoses, if not would you advise getting those as an addition?

No they dont. They work fine without, but you will get a slightly better pedal feel with them.

what's the cost parts and labour may invest in these at my next service :-)

is your car a daily driver ???

or weekend toy ??

[maxmc2]

007 VXR said:

maxmc2 said:

monkfish1 said:

maxmc2 said:

When the APs are fitted do they come with braided hoses, if not would you advise getting those as an addition?

No they dont. They work fine without, but you will get a slightly better pedal feel with them.

what's the cost parts and labour may invest in these at my next service :-)

is your car a daily driver ???

or weekend toy ??

weekend toy :-)

[007 VXR]

maxmc2 said:

007 VXR said:

maxmc2 said:

monkfish1 said:

maxmc2 said:

When the APs are fitted do they come with braided hoses, if not would you advise getting those as an addition?

No they dont. They work fine without, but you will get a slightly better pedal feel with them.

what's the cost parts and labour may invest in these at my next service :-)

is your car a daily driver ???

or weekend toy ??

weekend toy :-)

better off with brake lines . Can get probs with aps if not used all the time

aps about 2.1k
lines about
200/300 diy or 600/700 by the fish if i remember right