
Brakes Page D-1
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Section D
Brakes
ATTENTION
HSV vehicles are equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). An SRS consists of seat belt pre-
tensioners (fitted to all front seats), a d river’s-side air bag, a passeng er’s-side air bag and left and right h and
side air bags. Refer to CAUTIONS, Section 12M Occupant Protection System in th e MY 2005 VZ Series Ser vice
Information before performing any service operation on or around SRS components, the steering mechanism
or wiring. Failure to follow the CAUTIONS could result in personal injury or unnecessary SRS system repairs.
1 Purpose...................................................................................................................................................2
2 General Information ...............................................................................................................................3
3 HSV Performance Brake System..........................................................................................................4
4 HSV Premium Brake System.................................................................................................................7
5 HSV VZ Premium Brake System.........................................................................................................10
6 HSV 6 Piston Brake System Components.........................................................................................13
7 Service Operations...............................................................................................................................16
7.1 Pad Replacement................................................................................................................................................. 16
Important Notes On Brake Pad Replacement.................................................................................................... 16
7.2 Caliper Overhaul.................................................................................................................................................. 17
7.3 Brake Discs .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Brake Disc Wear Limits....................................................................................................................................... 18
7.4 Service Parts........................................................................................................................................................ 19
VZ Performance Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................. 19
Front Calipers................................................................................................................................................... 19
Rear Calipers ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Premium Replacement Parts .............................................................................................................................. 21
Front Calipers................................................................................................................................................... 21
Rear Calipers ................................................................................................................................................... 23
VZ HSV 6 Piston Replacement Parts.................................................................................................................. 25
Front Calipers................................................................................................................................................... 25
Rear Calipers ................................................................................................................................................... 25
HSV VZ Premium Brake Replacement Parts...................................................................................................... 26