Brake experts! Need replacement calipers
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Brake experts! Need replacement calipers
I need to replace my stock calipers with a decent aftermarket caliper. I don't need Wilwood since I am not racing, but just something that will last longer than the Lexus OEM parts. They keep seizing. I have a 1994 GS 300. Any suggestions?.......Thanks!
#3
I've not heard of people having problems with the standard brakes seizing - and given that they're the same brakes fitted to Soarers, early JZA80 TT and all NA Supra (JDM I mean), I dunno why you;d be having that problem - maybe you just need the calipers rebuilt? Will be a hell of a lot cheaper than replacing with 4 pots (which require you to change rotors and cut/remove your backing plates)
And THEN you need rims that will clear the larger brakes, which is a whole other headache in itself!
And THEN you need rims that will clear the larger brakes, which is a whole other headache in itself!
#4
Tell me more about the GX trucks and 4runners. I know the LS brakes need some modifying to fit and the US/UK spec supra TT brakes swap straight in didnt know about any other option though.
As far as older what I know as JDM supra brakes go I know they have a tendency to bind which I assume you mean the same as seizing. You can use refurbing seal and piston kits but AFAIK you have limited life on these parts as its the piston bore that wears not the piston. If your wheels will fit them under I'd buy new bigger 4 pots from toyota or have a look on supraforums for virtually free setups from guys swapping up for said same 4 pots. I have a set of JDM supra brakes in my garage in the UK for instance that I cannot give away here.
As far as older what I know as JDM supra brakes go I know they have a tendency to bind which I assume you mean the same as seizing. You can use refurbing seal and piston kits but AFAIK you have limited life on these parts as its the piston bore that wears not the piston. If your wheels will fit them under I'd buy new bigger 4 pots from toyota or have a look on supraforums for virtually free setups from guys swapping up for said same 4 pots. I have a set of JDM supra brakes in my garage in the UK for instance that I cannot give away here.
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Tell me more about the GX trucks and 4runners. I know the LS brakes need some modifying to fit and the US/UK spec supra TT brakes swap straight in didnt know about any other option though.
As far as older what I know as JDM supra brakes go I know they have a tendency to bind which I assume you mean the same as seizing. You can use refurbing seal and piston kits but AFAIK you have limited life on these parts as its the piston bore that wears not the piston. If your wheels will fit them under I'd buy new bigger 4 pots from toyota or have a look on supraforums for virtually free setups from guys swapping up for said same 4 pots. I have a set of JDM supra brakes in my garage in the UK for instance that I cannot give away here.
As far as older what I know as JDM supra brakes go I know they have a tendency to bind which I assume you mean the same as seizing. You can use refurbing seal and piston kits but AFAIK you have limited life on these parts as its the piston bore that wears not the piston. If your wheels will fit them under I'd buy new bigger 4 pots from toyota or have a look on supraforums for virtually free setups from guys swapping up for said same 4 pots. I have a set of JDM supra brakes in my garage in the UK for instance that I cannot give away here.
#7
DO NOT GET CHEAP(est) CALIPERS!!!! I replaced all 4 of mine one year ago and they are giving me problems again Maybe my problem is occurring somewhere around the calipers.
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#8
Sunroof Surfer
nope where did u hear this from ... all u do is push back the plate or cut them off , either way unless u get 5mm spacers or u have the rims to clear big brake kits anything with high disk (well 17's or better)
i had the Rodd millen's which is the TT's and now i have the LS400 which is alot lighter.
Bksc4 (frank) chime in and show them ur Ls calip.
#9
Lexus Test Driver
nope where did u hear this from ... all u do is push back the plate or cut them off , either way unless u get 5mm spacers or u have the rims to clear big brake kits anything with high disk (well 17's or better)
i had the Rodd millen's which is the TT's and now i have the LS400 which is alot lighter.
Bksc4 (frank) chime in and show them ur Ls calip.
i had the Rodd millen's which is the TT's and now i have the LS400 which is alot lighter.
Bksc4 (frank) chime in and show them ur Ls calip.
yes sir!! LS400 Calipers! ARE they way to go!...Bolts right up!...
#10
brakes
I also need new break calipers. Is everybody saying that ls400 would be a better choice over the supra brakes. What will be needed..just the ls400 calipers alone? or is there more u need to get to make it work.
#13
Do they have as much stopping power as the supra brakes? Smaller rotors would indicate not but there is more to braking than just big discs and how many pots they are. Ally calipers will polish up alot easier than steel ones as well