GS cross drilled rotors
06-28-01, 02:55 AM
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Nanotech - Most $2500 brake kits offer larger rotors (even larger than the Supra TT rotors), 4-piston calipers, custom made bracket and rotor hat, and usually steel braided lines...
On some kits (like the $3200+ AP Racing setup), you're talking about a 13.56" rotors and 6 piston calipers (as opposed to 4-piston)...just like anything else, the higher up you go, the more you have to pay.
The front Supra TT brake upgrades are more than good for most people, it just bothers me that it says "SUPRA" on it...I wouldn't want that on my Lexus.
Also, remember that this all has to fit under your rims. If you have stock 16's, forget it. If you have 17's, I believe you need spacers. If you have aftermarket rims, I hope your rims were designed to have larger brakes...otherwise, you'll have to do spacers which will screw up your entire setup (you may start rubbing, etc.)...
On some kits (like the $3200+ AP Racing setup), you're talking about a 13.56" rotors and 6 piston calipers (as opposed to 4-piston)...just like anything else, the higher up you go, the more you have to pay.
The front Supra TT brake upgrades are more than good for most people, it just bothers me that it says "SUPRA" on it...I wouldn't want that on my Lexus.
Also, remember that this all has to fit under your rims. If you have stock 16's, forget it. If you have 17's, I believe you need spacers. If you have aftermarket rims, I hope your rims were designed to have larger brakes...otherwise, you'll have to do spacers which will screw up your entire setup (you may start rubbing, etc.)...
06-28-01, 04:25 AM
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funny, i got an e-mail tuesday that said oem brembos were availble
Originally posted by gs4power
Guys,
To date, Brembo does not make OEM replacement rotors for the GS (beware!) It does for the Supra TT, to use them, you would need the Supra calipers.
Guys,
To date, Brembo does not make OEM replacement rotors for the GS (beware!) It does for the Supra TT, to use them, you would need the Supra calipers.
Yes I have brand new Brembo Rotors for your GS3 or GS4 instock and ready to ship. These are OEM which mean they drop right into the stock location and require nothing else. These come drilled/slotted or anyway you want them (just drilled or just slotted). These cost $340 + shipping by UPS for all 4 rotors. If you need new brake pads, I have Axxis Metal Master pads available and will throw it in for $100 for all 4.
Let me know if you're interested,
Tony
06-28-01, 04:49 AM
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the calipers i was talking about turned out are powerstop's not brembo...i ordered them from a reputable shop near my house...the guy i ordered them from obvioulsy didn't know what he was talking about and said "brembo's yeah $97 a peice" i then called up my friend who owns the shop and told me that they were powerstop's
Sorry if i confused anyone..
Sorry if i confused anyone..
06-28-01, 11:16 AM
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Originally posted by gs400tx
Tony Nguyen sent me this
Yes I have brand new Brembo Rotors for your GS3 or GS4 instock and ready to ship. These are OEM which mean they drop right into the stock location and require nothing else. These come drilled/slotted or anyway you want them (just drilled or just slotted). These cost $340 + shipping by UPS for all 4 rotors. If you need new brake pads, I have Axxis Metal Master pads available and will throw it in for $100 for all 4.
Let me know if you're interested,
Tony
Tony Nguyen sent me this
Yes I have brand new Brembo Rotors for your GS3 or GS4 instock and ready to ship. These are OEM which mean they drop right into the stock location and require nothing else. These come drilled/slotted or anyway you want them (just drilled or just slotted). These cost $340 + shipping by UPS for all 4 rotors. If you need new brake pads, I have Axxis Metal Master pads available and will throw it in for $100 for all 4.
Let me know if you're interested,
Tony
A while ago Steve (who has good connections w/ Brembo) warned us from buying the "Brembo" rotors from a guy who advertised them here. The guy never showed up again....Something to think about...
06-28-01, 11:22 AM
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Originally posted by nanotech
$100 for a brembo rotor? $400 for all 4 rotors plus price of calipers?
That's a steal I would think, wasn't there some guy who was selling a brake upgrade kit for like $2,500??
How come the big price difference? What is the difference between a brembo rotor$caliper upgrade and the $2,500 brake upgrades that others talk about?
$100 for a brembo rotor? $400 for all 4 rotors plus price of calipers?
That's a steal I would think, wasn't there some guy who was selling a brake upgrade kit for like $2,500??
How come the big price difference? What is the difference between a brembo rotor$caliper upgrade and the $2,500 brake upgrades that others talk about?
2-The Brembo 4 piston calipers are worth $1000 each. BOTH Supra calipers run for about $500.
06-28-01, 01:33 PM
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fogive me for asking this question, but what is drilled or slotted rotor? or cross drilled...etc, I have seen many posts on this topic, but what exactly is that referring to, is it for performance or appearance?
thanks,
thanks,
06-28-01, 02:34 PM
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I think the stock brakes on the GS are pretty good and I like the fact that they don't emmit much brake dust. The reason I am thinking about doing a little upgrade is because of looks. I just have the stock chrome 17s, so I guess I would need spacers.
I definitely don't want to spend thousands on a brake setup that I am not really going to use to its fullest, I just want something for good looks, therefore don't want to spend much.
I don't really like the idea of the Supra Brembos saying "Supra" on them, but I am sure you can paint them over.
Manaray:
When are we going to get to know all the specs of your car, and I would also like to see some pics. You seem to know so much about the GS and all the aftermarket stuff, I am sure you put only the best in your car !
I definitely don't want to spend thousands on a brake setup that I am not really going to use to its fullest, I just want something for good looks, therefore don't want to spend much.
I don't really like the idea of the Supra Brembos saying "Supra" on them, but I am sure you can paint them over.
Manaray:
When are we going to get to know all the specs of your car, and I would also like to see some pics. You seem to know so much about the GS and all the aftermarket stuff, I am sure you put only the best in your car !
06-28-01, 03:34 PM
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Originally posted by gs4power
1-The Brembo replacement rotors for the Supra aren't floating disc type
2-The Brembo 4 piston calipers are worth $1000 each. BOTH Supra calipers run for about $500.
1-The Brembo replacement rotors for the Supra aren't floating disc type
2-The Brembo 4 piston calipers are worth $1000 each. BOTH Supra calipers run for about $500.
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06-28-01, 09:43 PM
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Hey Tiny,
I’ve heard Brembo makes a one-piece 12.6” rotor for the Supra, but just checked Brembo’s website for you and couldn’t find such rotors. They only have listed the 13.1” floating discs that are part of the complete Brembo kit. The Brembo 13.1 rotors will not fit the Supra calipers (not any modification will help here), these will only work with the Brembo calipers.
I recommend you go ahead and ask Steve if Brembo actually makes the Supra 12.6” discs. If they do there should be no problem with the setup you have planned. Otherwise, you would need to buy the complete Brembo kit if you want to have the Brembo discs, or stick with the Supra kit and have the discs drilled at a reputable machinning shop (if you want the drilled look and better pad bite)
Brembo lists a small number of disc sizes, 332mm and 355mm dia. among very few others, none of them match the Supra OEM size. But you should ask Steve anyways, maybe they have the correct size for the Supra.
Regarding the calipers, both Brembo and Supra calipers are 4 piston. I have yet to compare the piston area of the Supra and Brembo calipers (the larger the piston area the greater the normal force). Surprisingly, the piston area of the 4 piston Brembo is actually larger than the AP 6 piston, so the # of pistons can be misleading sometimes. Performance shouldn’t differ very much except that Brembo offers better leverage due to the larger discs. The Brembo caliper and pistons are machined aluminum and weigh a fraction of the Supra calipers (less than half).And yes, you also pay for that Brembo logo...that’s why they cost four times as much!
I’ll post my verdict (and pics) on the Brembo brakes soon, I’ve had them in my GS for a week....Stay tuned.....
BTW Tiny, I really like your SSR integrals! Did you post pics of your GS at the gallery? I wanna see your car!!
I’ve heard Brembo makes a one-piece 12.6” rotor for the Supra, but just checked Brembo’s website for you and couldn’t find such rotors. They only have listed the 13.1” floating discs that are part of the complete Brembo kit. The Brembo 13.1 rotors will not fit the Supra calipers (not any modification will help here), these will only work with the Brembo calipers.
I recommend you go ahead and ask Steve if Brembo actually makes the Supra 12.6” discs. If they do there should be no problem with the setup you have planned. Otherwise, you would need to buy the complete Brembo kit if you want to have the Brembo discs, or stick with the Supra kit and have the discs drilled at a reputable machinning shop (if you want the drilled look and better pad bite)
Brembo lists a small number of disc sizes, 332mm and 355mm dia. among very few others, none of them match the Supra OEM size. But you should ask Steve anyways, maybe they have the correct size for the Supra.
Regarding the calipers, both Brembo and Supra calipers are 4 piston. I have yet to compare the piston area of the Supra and Brembo calipers (the larger the piston area the greater the normal force). Surprisingly, the piston area of the 4 piston Brembo is actually larger than the AP 6 piston, so the # of pistons can be misleading sometimes. Performance shouldn’t differ very much except that Brembo offers better leverage due to the larger discs. The Brembo caliper and pistons are machined aluminum and weigh a fraction of the Supra calipers (less than half).And yes, you also pay for that Brembo logo...that’s why they cost four times as much!
I’ll post my verdict (and pics) on the Brembo brakes soon, I’ve had them in my GS for a week....Stay tuned.....
BTW Tiny, I really like your SSR integrals! Did you post pics of your GS at the gallery? I wanna see your car!!
06-28-01, 10:19 PM
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Thanks much for the info Miguel.....Big help. Are you really in Venezuela?
Its funny you mentioned my rims...I have been in the process lately of trying to settle on some 20's..(low budget) I might end up going with a fake three piece so I still have a lip. I am long overdue on posting pics....I will do it soon...before any rim changes...and if I get rims, then pics of that as well...Thanks again, Tiny
Its funny you mentioned my rims...I have been in the process lately of trying to settle on some 20's..(low budget) I might end up going with a fake three piece so I still have a lip. I am long overdue on posting pics....I will do it soon...before any rim changes...and if I get rims, then pics of that as well...Thanks again, Tiny
06-28-01, 10:28 PM
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does anybody know anything about these bradi cross drilled and slotted rotors on ebay motors right now?? they are going for $150 for the pair. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...item=592807401
let me know what you think.
let me know what you think.