
Brakes Page D-1
Page D-1
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-sid e air bag and left an d right hand side
air bags. Refer to CAUTIONS, Section 12M, in Volume 12 of the Holden VYII series Service Manual 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...............................................................................................................................................D-2
1.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................D-2
1.2 Load Sensing Proportioning Valve ...................................................................................................................D-3
2. HSV Performance Brake System......................................................................................................D-5
3. HSV Premium Brake System.............................................................................................................D-8
4. HSV 6 Piston Brake System Components.....................................................................................D-11
5 Service Operations...........................................................................................................................D-14
5.1 Pad Replacement..............................................................................................................................................D-14
5.2 Caliper Overhaul...............................................................................................................................................D-15
5.3 Brake Discs .......................................................................................................................................................D-16
Brake Disc Wear Limits....................................................................................................................................D-16
5.4 Service Parts.....................................................................................................................................................D-17
VYII Performance Replacement Parts.............................................................................................................D-17
Front Calipers................................................................................................................................................D-17
Rear Calipers ................................................................................................................................................D-18
VYII Premium Replacement Parts....................................................................................................................D-19
Front Calipers................................................................................................................................................D-19
Rear Calipers .................................................................................................................................................D21
VYII HSV 6 Piston Replacement Parts.............................................................................................................D-22
Front Calipers................................................................................................................................................D-22
Rear Calipers .................................................................................................................................................D22