Partial TT Brake parts have arrived....but
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Update!!!! Front TT Brakes installed (PICS)
I just recevied my Rotora TT slotted rotors and Earl's Stainless Steel Brake Lines.
I'm still waiting on the brand new Calipers, shim kit, Pads, fitting kit, and Motul Brake fluid.
But, I have a question for all of the CL members out there that have done the TT Brake conversion.
Did you guys get the SS lines for an SC or a Supra Turbo? I got Supra TT ones. Will these bolt on problem free? Any pointers are certainly welcomed. Thanks
Here is pic of what I got so far.
I'm still waiting on the brand new Calipers, shim kit, Pads, fitting kit, and Motul Brake fluid.
But, I have a question for all of the CL members out there that have done the TT Brake conversion.
Did you guys get the SS lines for an SC or a Supra Turbo? I got Supra TT ones. Will these bolt on problem free? Any pointers are certainly welcomed. Thanks
Here is pic of what I got so far.
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I used BFgoodrich ss lines for a TT on my SC3 and I had to cut off the oem flares from my hard pipe and use compression fittings to get it all to work. No big deal, but took a little creativity. The goodrich line fittings would not fit over my oem flares. Maybe the earls lines are different. Everthing else was cake.
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Originally posted by quikturbo
SC400Dude,
The supra TT lines will fit just fine.
Good luck on the install.
Chris
SC400Dude,
The supra TT lines will fit just fine.
Good luck on the install.
Chris
Thanks Chris and AWJ, I'll keep you posted along with pics....
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$89
Saw the Supra Store selling these @ $89, is that the going price? Very interested in your install experience on the SC. If this is a simple bolt on fit, that's great news.
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Here's something Hermosa told me from his TT install:
"Hey what stainless steel lines did you buy? If you are going to use stainless steel lines in the back, the Supra TT ones won't seal and you'll end up with brake fluid everywhere. I thought using Supra TT brakelines would work with the calipers. It sounded like it made sense but I was wrong. The threaded part of the steel tubing does not mate properly on the car but does on the caliper. I just want to save you some time and pain if you haven't already found this out."
I haven't done the install yet, so I can't say what works best. If you're still not sure which way to go, give Steve at Carson Toyota a call and ask him which is best. Just wanted to pass on what I've been told.
"Hey what stainless steel lines did you buy? If you are going to use stainless steel lines in the back, the Supra TT ones won't seal and you'll end up with brake fluid everywhere. I thought using Supra TT brakelines would work with the calipers. It sounded like it made sense but I was wrong. The threaded part of the steel tubing does not mate properly on the car but does on the caliper. I just want to save you some time and pain if you haven't already found this out."
I haven't done the install yet, so I can't say what works best. If you're still not sure which way to go, give Steve at Carson Toyota a call and ask him which is best. Just wanted to pass on what I've been told.
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Originally posted by TGRich
Let us know if these are a direct fit. It would be nice to get ss lines w/out having to do any extra modding.
Tim
Let us know if these are a direct fit. It would be nice to get ss lines w/out having to do any extra modding.
Tim
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Mine have not leaked one drop. Fitment was just fine on my install (front and rear)
Threads matched up nicely as well as the flares.
Just giving some info on my experience.
Chris
Threads matched up nicely as well as the flares.
Just giving some info on my experience.
Chris
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Ok here it goes....
I walk into the Parts Department of Toyota(Oxnard) and ask to buy the remaining parts of this Conversion(Supra TT Front Brake system), and the guys back there tell me that I need a VIN number from the Supra Turbo. I said "Huh?, I don't have a Supra, I plan to put these on my SC coupe" . They still insisted that I get a VIN number because if they order the parts without the VIN, then if it is the wrong part, I cannot return it. I thought this was a bunch of BS because you would think they would have the part number(s) on file. Frustrated, I just walked out and tried the next Toyota Dealer(Ventura).
This didn't help the situation any better. They said the same thing~! I just want the shim kit, pads, and fitting kit. That's all. To make things worse for my well being, the guy at this location asked me "Why would you want to add bigger brakes to your car??" I thought to myself, "Uh Duh, I want to increase my braking performance..." Instead, I held my anger back and just left.
Sorry Guys, thought I'd like to share this with you and need a bit of venting
Well, it looks like I'll be giving Steve Ganz at Carson Toyota a PM and a call for advice......
To Be Continued..........
I walk into the Parts Department of Toyota(Oxnard) and ask to buy the remaining parts of this Conversion(Supra TT Front Brake system), and the guys back there tell me that I need a VIN number from the Supra Turbo. I said "Huh?, I don't have a Supra, I plan to put these on my SC coupe" . They still insisted that I get a VIN number because if they order the parts without the VIN, then if it is the wrong part, I cannot return it. I thought this was a bunch of BS because you would think they would have the part number(s) on file. Frustrated, I just walked out and tried the next Toyota Dealer(Ventura).
This didn't help the situation any better. They said the same thing~! I just want the shim kit, pads, and fitting kit. That's all. To make things worse for my well being, the guy at this location asked me "Why would you want to add bigger brakes to your car??" I thought to myself, "Uh Duh, I want to increase my braking performance..." Instead, I held my anger back and just left.
Sorry Guys, thought I'd like to share this with you and need a bit of venting
Well, it looks like I'll be giving Steve Ganz at Carson Toyota a PM and a call for advice......
To Be Continued..........
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Originally posted by SC400Dude
Ok here it goes....
I walk into the Parts Department of Toyota(Oxnard) and ask to buy the remaining parts of this Conversion(Supra TT Front Brake system), and the guys back there tell me that I need a VIN number from the Supra Turbo. I said "Huh?, I don't have a Supra, I plan to put these on my SC coupe" . They still insisted that I get a VIN number because if they order the parts without the VIN, then if it is the wrong part, I cannot return it. I thought this was a bunch of BS because you would think they would have the part number(s) on file. Frustrated, I just walked out and tried the next Toyota Dealer(Ventura).
This didn't help the situation any better. They said the same thing~! I just want the shim kit, pads, and fitting kit. That's all. To make things worse for my well being, the guy at this location asked me "Why would you want to add bigger brakes to your car??" I thought to myself, "Uh Duh, I want to increase my braking performance..." Instead, I held my anger back and just left.
Sorry Guys, thought I'd like to share this with you and need a bit of venting
Well, it looks like I'll be giving Steve Ganz at Carson Toyota a PM and a call for advice......
To Be Continued..........
Ok here it goes....
I walk into the Parts Department of Toyota(Oxnard) and ask to buy the remaining parts of this Conversion(Supra TT Front Brake system), and the guys back there tell me that I need a VIN number from the Supra Turbo. I said "Huh?, I don't have a Supra, I plan to put these on my SC coupe" . They still insisted that I get a VIN number because if they order the parts without the VIN, then if it is the wrong part, I cannot return it. I thought this was a bunch of BS because you would think they would have the part number(s) on file. Frustrated, I just walked out and tried the next Toyota Dealer(Ventura).
This didn't help the situation any better. They said the same thing~! I just want the shim kit, pads, and fitting kit. That's all. To make things worse for my well being, the guy at this location asked me "Why would you want to add bigger brakes to your car??" I thought to myself, "Uh Duh, I want to increase my braking performance..." Instead, I held my anger back and just left.
Sorry Guys, thought I'd like to share this with you and need a bit of venting
Well, it looks like I'll be giving Steve Ganz at Carson Toyota a PM and a call for advice......
To Be Continued..........
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You could also check with Champion / Jay Marks Toyota (http://www.trdracing.com/) or Elmhurst Toyota (http://nitra.toyotadealer.com/elmhurst/en_US/) they are who most people over on the supraforum use to order factory. Both get a lot of good praise! Good Luck