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    Default r31 diff with hydraulic handbrake does this work with stock calipers

    hey all

    just want to no will r31 calipers work with a hydro handbrake. or do i need to change calipers
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    you need to change them to vs como ones, R31 calipers like to seize
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    what parts to i need to fit the commo ones what brackets an shit
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    calipers are the same bolt pattern ect. just dont run a mechanical handbrake.
    they just arnt self adjusting like the r31 ones.

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    Yep they bolt straght on and hook up fine, just gotta put your hydro on and your ready to skidle
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    sweet as man thanks guys
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    some do run different brake lines, vn/p have a compatible brake line vs does not, thats if ur buying 2nd hand and not getting custom lines made up
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    do the R31 brackets and the VS brackets have the same position where the hydraulic line goes in?
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