
Brakes Page D-2
Page D-2
1 Purpose
The purpose of this section is to provide information on the Brake System fitted to HSV Coupe 4 model. Details are
given where differences occu r between the HSV models and sta ndard Holden models. A series of ins truction drawings
describe the design changes and indicate specific part numbers, fitting instructions and relevant notes for vehicle
servicing.
NOTE:
If specific technical data on a HSV model is not
contained in this supplement, obtain data for that
model from Section 5A – Standard Brakes of the
V2 Coupe series Service Information.
References are made throughout this section to
Holden Service Information to assist in providing
information for specific service operations.
When hoisting (or jacking) HSV models,
ensure that the lifting h ead o f th e hoist lifts on
the chassis before the arm of the hoist
contacts the side-skirt
1.1 General
Brake systems fitted to HSV Coupe 4 models employ the vacuum boosted, four-wheel-disc concept o perating through a
tandem master cylinder. T his tandem arra ng e ment prov ides separ ate brak i ng s ystems to the front and rear wheels which
in turn, provides adequate br aking (to the front or rear wheels) if a fault occurs in eith er system. HSV Coupe 4 models
are also equipped with the BOSCH Anti-loc k Braking System (ABS) as standard. Inspection, repl acement and testing of
the ABS must be carried out in accordance with the procedures detailed in the relevant Holden Service Manual. The
Coupe 4 brake s ystem contains 336 x 32mm ‘AP Rac ing’ ventilated and groov ed front discs, HSV embossed t win piston
‘Corvette’ front callipers in HRT red, 315 x 18mm ventilated and grooved rear discs.
Whenever any component of the ABS is
disturbed during service operations, it is vital
that the complete ABS is checked using the
procedure detailed in the relevant Holden
Service Manual
The Performance brake system has been developed by HSV and is a higher performance braking system than the
GMHA standard braking system. A description of this brake system is contained in succeeding paragr aphs.