Lexus IS 500 GSF / RCF Brake upgrade
08-05-23, 02:51 AM
#136
08-05-23, 09:53 AM
#138
08-05-23, 09:55 AM
#139
Beyond that, having two massive calipers back there doesn't make sense. The problem until Eddie came out with his solution was real estate space. too much caliper not enough knuckle.
08-05-23, 11:05 AM
#141
Talked with Eddie for a little bit today and discussed the kit.
The rear brake setup is going to be a brembo 4 pot caliper, but not the OEM one.
The front brake setup is going to be a brembo 6 pot caliper, unsure if it's OEM or not.
The EPB will be a separate caliper, but will be independent of the IS's hydraulic system.
The reasons for having different calipers is because of the dust shield. Due to having dual calipers, the dust shields must be removed. His brackets take into account the removed thickness of the dust shield between the wheel bearing/hub and knuckle. I think not having heat shields is worth the bigger brakes while retaining EPB.
The kits will be sold as entire kits, meaning front and rear. Some of you have already done fronts only, so he said doing complete rear kits would be an option too.
If you are interested in one of Eddie's Kits, please reply here and I'll mark you down on this list for him. Please let me know if you'll do front and rear, or just rear, as well as color.
Price for the full kit front and rear with the EPB is $3250.
Interest List:
@Pittsy Front and Rear, Gray
@TurkishRambo Front and Rear, Red/Orange
The rear brake setup is going to be a brembo 4 pot caliper, but not the OEM one.
The front brake setup is going to be a brembo 6 pot caliper, unsure if it's OEM or not.
The EPB will be a separate caliper, but will be independent of the IS's hydraulic system.
The reasons for having different calipers is because of the dust shield. Due to having dual calipers, the dust shields must be removed. His brackets take into account the removed thickness of the dust shield between the wheel bearing/hub and knuckle. I think not having heat shields is worth the bigger brakes while retaining EPB.
The kits will be sold as entire kits, meaning front and rear. Some of you have already done fronts only, so he said doing complete rear kits would be an option too.
If you are interested in one of Eddie's Kits, please reply here and I'll mark you down on this list for him. Please let me know if you'll do front and rear, or just rear, as well as color.
Price for the full kit front and rear with the EPB is $3250.
Interest List:
@Pittsy Front and Rear, Gray
@TurkishRambo Front and Rear, Red/Orange
08-06-23, 10:18 PM
#145
08-08-23, 08:12 AM
#147
I see more than one car here with the rotors installed backwards. Directional veins lean towards the rear of the vehicle, this is not a preference but a product of design. There is a reason why vehicles with brake ducting (McLaren) attach to the hub and direct cold air to the back of the hat. Veins should vent not scoop. Generally the slots are perpendicular to the direction of the veins to preserve integrity. Im sure many of you don't want to hear this but it is the truth. Only rotors with straight veins can you be correct in installing to your preference.
08-08-23, 02:54 PM
#148
I see more than one car here with the rotors installed backwards. Directional veins lean towards the rear of the vehicle, this is not a preference but a product of design. There is a reason why vehicles with brake ducting (McLaren) attach to the hub and direct cold air to the back of the hat. Veins should vent not scoop. Generally the slots are perpendicular to the direction of the veins to preserve integrity. Im sure many of you don't want to hear this but it is the truth. Only rotors with straight veins can you be correct in installing to your preference.
08-09-23, 04:44 AM
#149
08-09-23, 06:24 AM
#150
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