F-Sport Ceramic Brakes for IS-F
05-16-09, 01:43 PM
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F-Sport Ceramic Brakes for IS-F
I heard someone said Lexus wasn't going to release this but looks like it's back, according to this article about the IS-C:
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/15/l...port-treatment
Holy crap 15" discs!
So who's gettin' it???
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/05/15/l...port-treatment
F-Sport Continuous Carbon CeramicTM Brake Upgrade
A new generation of carbon fiber-reinforced ceramic material technology maximizes high-temperature durability and system cooling in this ultimate upgrade for the IS F. Ceramic rotors measure 380mm diameter front and 355mm diameter rear on anodized aluminum hats. They incorporate the same internal cooling vane concepts as the F-Sport cast iron rotors, while significantly reducing unsprung and rotating mass compared to the IS F stock brake system. Distinctively finished six-piston front and four-piston rear fixed calipers signify leading-edge technology and performance. Specially qualified performance brake pads and stainless steel brake lines are included.
A new generation of carbon fiber-reinforced ceramic material technology maximizes high-temperature durability and system cooling in this ultimate upgrade for the IS F. Ceramic rotors measure 380mm diameter front and 355mm diameter rear on anodized aluminum hats. They incorporate the same internal cooling vane concepts as the F-Sport cast iron rotors, while significantly reducing unsprung and rotating mass compared to the IS F stock brake system. Distinctively finished six-piston front and four-piston rear fixed calipers signify leading-edge technology and performance. Specially qualified performance brake pads and stainless steel brake lines are included.
So who's gettin' it???
05-16-09, 02:49 PM
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Hopefully is TRUE this time around.........
Rumored to cost $10K (MSRP) initially.... Lets hope if they do offically release these, it will be much less..
The prototypes pictured below were built by StopTech for Lexus..
Here are some more detailed prior posts & pics found throughout Club Lexus..
Enjoy!!
Joe Z
Rumored to cost $10K (MSRP) initially.... Lets hope if they do offically release these, it will be much less..
The prototypes pictured below were built by StopTech for Lexus..
Here are some more detailed prior posts & pics found throughout Club Lexus..
Enjoy!!
SEMA 2007 .......
The other brake upgrade unveiled was the new Continuous Carbon Ceramic Brake Upgrade. A new generation of carbon fiber-reinforced ceramic material technology maximizes high-temperature durability and system cooling in this ultimate upgrade for the IS-F. Ceramic rotors measure 380mm diameter front and 355mm diameter rear on anodized aluminum hats. They incorporate the same internal cooling vane concepts as the F-Sport cast iron rotors, while significantly reducing unsprung and rotating mass compared to the IS-F stock brake system. Distinctively finished six-piston front and four-piston rear fixed calipers signify leading-edge technology and performance. Specially qualified performance brake pads and stainless steel brake lines are included. "Pricing & Release TBA"
Javier
The other brake upgrade unveiled was the new Continuous Carbon Ceramic Brake Upgrade. A new generation of carbon fiber-reinforced ceramic material technology maximizes high-temperature durability and system cooling in this ultimate upgrade for the IS-F. Ceramic rotors measure 380mm diameter front and 355mm diameter rear on anodized aluminum hats. They incorporate the same internal cooling vane concepts as the F-Sport cast iron rotors, while significantly reducing unsprung and rotating mass compared to the IS-F stock brake system. Distinctively finished six-piston front and four-piston rear fixed calipers signify leading-edge technology and performance. Specially qualified performance brake pads and stainless steel brake lines are included. "Pricing & Release TBA"
Javier
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05-16-09, 07:27 PM
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10k$, wow.
I honestly think that's not worth it, I'd rather drop that change on some adv driving school lessons
What's the advantage of ceramic rotors besides resistance to fade (if that is one advantage)
Longer life in daily drive use? --- if so...
I honestly think that's not worth it, I'd rather drop that change on some adv driving school lessons
What's the advantage of ceramic rotors besides resistance to fade (if that is one advantage)
Longer life in daily drive use? --- if so...
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05-17-09, 10:42 AM
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Much lower un-sprung weight.
05-17-09, 05:41 PM
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That link on AutoBlog is nothing more than a repost of the F-Sport press release from SEMA 2007. I do know that StopTech was working on a new version of CCB for the IS-F (with a much lower projected MSRP) , but it hasn't been released or even decided if it's going to be a StopTech part or an "F-Sport" part if it is released.
If you don't like spending money for brake pads, you're going to LOVE replacing carbon ceramic rotors. These will lighten your wallet CONSIDERABLY.
Javier
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