Carnage - The V8 Lexcen Gets A Brake Upgrade!

Our V8 Lexcen is a beast but it never stopped very well... until now. With the help of an Electric Brake Booster from Kyle's Conversions the Lexcen now stops awesomely. Check it out!
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[@DaveHiggoHiggins]

The restraint you showed after saying "how do you make the rod longer" should not be overlooked, Scotty. 😅

[@holdenmad111]

Agreed! I personally could not have let that one slide.

[@JossRickard]

Good! As soon as you said you weren't going to run a booster, I knew this day would come!

[@1969Risky]

I was thinking the same thing at the time.

[@knight2425]

Remember he was trying to keep it but many experts in the comments were telling him to remove it

[@paule4204]

The only way he could have kept the booster delete set up was to go with brake callipers with larger/multiple pistons and had more pedal travel. Still wouldn't have been as good as this. I had been wondering from the beginning if there was an electric booster.

[@nathanpeachs2704]

Freaking love this car, they were such an odd ball Aussie thing back in the day. This one is like an HSV version 😂

[@adrianzmajla4844]

TRD. HAHA,

[@colinmiles9390]

It’s nice knowing that there are so many more options for braking when you don’t have the room for the older model boosters, thanks Scotty👊👍💪👌

[@Twisted666]

Absolutely love this coming out on the Friday morning nothing like coffee and watching carnage.

[@FuManchu5ltr]

Sips coffee and agrees.

[@lightemupson]

Bring on the coffee & carnage car meets 🤙🏼

[@gavinb9627]

Well done Scotty, an episode without any real dramas. With brakes being so important, nothing was left underdone, fantastic. As always we give a nod to the cameraman/lacky for his great input too. Thanks for the great entertainment.

[@holdenmad111]

Thank you Scotty! that booster system is one i didn't know of and would be so much better for use on classic cars that were not fitted with boosters. A good mate of mine has an EH Holden, i will show him this set up.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It's a good set-up

[@danozism]

A bit of Lexcen love... Nice. That thing hammers now! And stops just as quick. Nice one, Scotty & co. "-)

[@VaughanMunro-js4nr]

Great episode, Scotty. I have the same tube cutter in my toolbox. The lexen is another sleeper. Turbo Taxi, Dads Ute, all give no clue to what's hiding in the engine bay.

[@Beer_Dad1975]

No denying the satisfaction of using a really well engineered tool!

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

Know exactly what you are saying about the brake flaring tool. Once upon a time that would have required some very creative thinking or a trip to a hydraulics shop for them to do it for you. That is a must have for a workshop like yours. Was there two pump side fluid reservoirs joined together in that system?

[@SkodaYetiFan96]

Nice username😎

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yeah, that rectangular section joined the two sides together. The double flaring tool is awesome.

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

@@SkodaYetiFan96 it's a bit of a piss take on my OCD. I find it hard to do anything dodgy.

[@GarageItYourself]

Glad to see ya finally got the brakes sorted 👍 And much smaller than those Mercedes A class of Astra elec hydro pumps that others have used 😉

[@brucerichards9102]

Always practical and informative, well shot with modifications at an achievable budget for many. Nice work Scotty.

[@Doc_in_the_carpet_truck]

What an awesome bit of kit that brake set up is !!👍🍻

[@SHOCKcustoms]

Awesome vid Scotty. Love the non drag specific content

[@351tgv]

Great content much better than the Ute build, Now time for dampers and springs and maybe a thicker anti-roll bar (front & rear) and wheel alignment.

[@scotthunter1639]

Well done Scotty looks like a fantastic working brake system now mate 👌

[@chriscarey3625]

Those V series Commodores had shocking brakes from day dot, any upgrade is an improvement 👍

[@paule4204]

We had a vn and an ef growing up. The EF falcon brakes were so much better.

[@garrymcgaw4745]

I do love a fully equipped workshop, you do have all the wonderful toys mate.

[@holdenmad111]

If he had all the wonderful toys, he wouldn't need that bloody shifter!!! lol

[@evilroyslade6477]

Genuine top bloke.. Thanks Scotty.

[@markjones2390]

great work scotty. been hanging to see this again

[@honestpat7789]

Brakes done, now time for the shocks and springs 😂 And I can’t help but noticing the old trolvo sulking in the corner, and is that the mang hiding behind it 😢

[@paule4204]

You don’t like it handling like a boat?

[@simonbonney6890]

Multiple "Thats what she said" jokes, perfect! 🤣

[@danielsultana5615]

And that's what she said indeed

[@1969Risky]

Interesting episode Scotty. I'll have to do some research into the conversion.

[@LRogan520]

Im losing faith in my less booster brakes as well now aha. Glad you sorted it out as ya wanna stop abd pull that wags up.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

We just need to increase pad and rotor size now

[@suarvemarv]

So you have im guessing 50a power cable, 40a fuse for this high current pump and for the ground you choose to go with a self tapper on top of a plastic coolant bottle? Just a suggestion but how about using the thread where you mounted the relay and bolt it directly onto clean steel.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I am planning to fix that

[@AaronNicoli]

13:56 that's what I keep telling myself too Scotty, it's the only positive :D

[@michaelb5330]

Nice interesting conversation

[@mrlemonadesandwich]

Loved the little bit of shifter action. Are you an imperial or metric shifter man? I am a metric shifter man 😁

[@seanhume6160]

I done remote vacuum booster but did know and electrical pump ones. It's good to know.

[@defcon1ss]

Electric brake booster? I like where this is heading.

[@TS50AU]

Hey scotty, you know that Snap On sucker you used to drain the reservoir? It's a one man brake bleeder. Great for new lines as it pulls the air and the fluid through - not always easy when pumping from the master cylinder. Assuming you already know that though, so was it just for the facial expessions shot? :)

[@christianwuchatsch9510]

Scotty love all your EP’s and work bro. Street Machine need to pump up your tires by giving you a better budget and Creative Choice for the Carnage Chanel. I’ve been collecting mags from Van Wheels at the age of 6. I’m not buying anymore issues of Street Machine magazine anymore as KZbin content is the way forward.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Don't stop buying the mag, after all, they pay for the KZbin content

[@MrSamlyle]

Tip... mock up your pipe length and bends with a piece of wire first...

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Good tip

[@drifterdrifter9558]

At least I don't have to tell Scotty now 😂

[@bobburns7277]

As long as that fuse doesn't blow at 130mph you'll be fine! I seriously doubt this would pass a roadworthy in NSW

[@STREETMACHINETV]

If the fuse b lows you don't lose your brakes the pedal just gets harder, that's all.

[@robvegas9354]

Great work!

[@g6et_wrx177]

Great solution however I don’t love the position of the booster motor and lines. There’s a reason they are always near on the firewall on OEM. You hit a Roo hard enough on that front qtr impacting headlight and you could loose brakes!

[@STREETMACHINETV]

You won't lose brakes you'll just get a hard pedal

[@bg0013]

So many missed pun opportunities, but great video.

[@davidvincent2051]

Ruff idea on price? That set up is f---n cool. Nice work on the lines.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Just over $3000, not cheap but worth it

[@bevowhite2786]

Been a while Scotty, but I got the husan chop before you! Lol

[@RaceCrewz]

Always like the “hasaan chop” comment.

[@tonxbezzina7015]

Car sounds savage 😮

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It's alot of fun

[@STREETMACHINETV]

It's alot of fun

[@thepieguy4522]

Should've used a coat hanger as a template for ya brake lines😂

[@paule4204]

Or fencing wire if you have it

[@SkodaYetiFan96]

You said that tool works well too. That's what she said🤣

[@theoriginalwallace]

I'm late to the flamin' party again, Scotty!!

[@jimclarke1108]

Looks like the brake tool to have Scotty

[@leonardfarry4622]

Hey Scotty, what’s that brake line bender you’re using?

[@SkodaYetiFan96]

Have you considered an interchiller for your 1UZ? You could put more boost in it and get about 200 more horsepower😎

[@STREETMACHINETV]

I don't think it needs more power

[@Low760]

And the head gaskets will eject.

[@terjejohnsen3651]

Nice work what metal are you using on the brake lines?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

You know, I never asked

[@stevenloynds3691]

For me I have love hate relationship with these type of channels I get all G'd up admiring the bling and pretty parts then I snap back to reality that my budget is lucky to afford fuel these days 😢 oh well nothing wrong with dreaming I guess....maybe one day I can have my own build. Let's suck this dry 😂 thats what she said... I haven't heard that said in 20yrs 😂 it's more then likely be said.... in your dreams, and that I do 😂

[@Tufffcknnutts]

I reckon carnage is time to make an anti sleeper build, slow car with a v4 or inline 4 and a massive drag wing, wheelie bar, thick as slicks and 2 parachutes

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Haha

[@Blazinupytb]

So do you reckon the wilwood boostless master is garbage. I have a cammed vn ls1 with a smoothed bay and brought the wilwood kit. Do u reccomend to keep the vaccume over the wilwood?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Yes, if you can run the booster, do it

[@Low760]

Looks like it needs shocks when you're braking!

[@ChristopherHallett]

What's the name of that engineering shop? I'd love to add an inch to my rod!

[@AdelaideGuy1968]

"Mandatory Shifter Action". I'm curious Scotty. Do you recomend Metric or Imperial shifters?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Ahhh, the age old question. I kinda prefer my metric shifters to be honest...

[@AdelaideGuy1968]

@@STREETMACHINETV Scotty I've posted a picture for new tools on your facebook page re this video.

[@knight2425]

Remember when all the experts were saying “you don’t need the brake booster”?

[@plumbs7199]

It’s Friday !

[@sinantufekci3192]

Hey mate do you have the wiring diagram for the vaccum pump ? Connecting to the relay

[@STREETMACHINETV]

At the workshop I do

[@10ESS78]

Would the Rod have been long enough without using the willwood spacer? Also are the just std brakes or VT upgrade? Good Disks and pads made a significant difference on my non boosted brake set up.

[@351tgv]

it's in a previous episode where Scotty was doing the original brake package upgrade, all new front and rear rotors and fresh pads, but the same callipers (which is not an issue really), yes it would be nice to have 2 piston callipers up front and maybe Scotty might do that eventually.

[@10ESS78]

Yeah all well and good to have new stuff but obviously there is a big difference in the range of quality out there

[@STREETMACHINETV]

The rod would have been long enough without the spacer. The set-up we had was a generic kit, not specific to a commodore, which is why we needed to make some modifications

[@10ESS78]

@@STREETMACHINETV sweet as. Glad it worked. Will be interesting to see how it goes at the track with brake fade

[@plumbs7199]

Scotty , where do u get the brake line from ? And the proflow flare and benders ?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Proflow tools are available from VPW. The Line and fittings can be bought from any brake workshop. I bought mine from Hallam Brake and Clutch

[@mrgtsx]

What brand was that brake line bending tool?

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Proflow from VPW

[@mattangrave8478]

Noice noice 🤙

[@Low760]

How do we buy his kit? I googled the name and got Instagram.

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Look them up on Facebook

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Also, their number is on the card we did a close up of

[@warrenscarlett9302]

👍👍👍

[@crunchytheclown9694]

woohoo

[@A.R.C.77]

🐠🤘

[@chappo4845]

I know it’s running a sleeper vibe, but wheels. We need wheels.

[@LSturboguy]

just put a remote power booster on it not having 1 is why the brakes are crap

[@STREETMACHINETV]

Dad's Ute stops fine without a booster, but it's pedal ratio is made for that

[@7071t6]

Scotty mate would just changing the rotors ,with larger ones and good pads to suit be better after all you did put a wilwood brake booster on, just asking thats all.🦘🦘👍👌✌

[@STREETMACHINETV]

No because the pedal ratio was wrong.

[@7071t6]

@@STREETMACHINETV ok, cheers. thanks for the reply as well. 🦘🦘👍👌✌