Something you guys might find interesting! - Supra TT Brakes
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Something you guys might find interesting! - Supra TT Brakes
Ok, I'll let the pix do the talking.
SupraTT Calipers Fully Loaded + Rotora Slotted Rotors
Stock 2GS Caliper Fully Loaded + Stock 2GS Rotor
Results? No weight penalty!
You guys might have to wait a bit longer for the DIY guide. My laptop took a dump so I'm still trying to recover the data off of it!
SupraTT Calipers Fully Loaded + Rotora Slotted Rotors
Stock 2GS Caliper Fully Loaded + Stock 2GS Rotor
Results? No weight penalty!
You guys might have to wait a bit longer for the DIY guide. My laptop took a dump so I'm still trying to recover the data off of it!
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Nice work - I have a lot of respect for someone who takes the time and effort to show benefit to a product on any car board. Nothing like the feeling of big binders working for you. It is a little overkill unless one autocrosses but man do they look cool too. Living in New England this mod just doesn't seem practical for our winters since for some it is our daily driver. Does this mod require at least 18 inch wheels AND spacers????
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Man, that suprises me. I would not have expected the Supra brakes and rotor to out weigh the stock units. Pretty crazy. I just finished painting mine up this weekend and hope to have my Rod Millen stickers this week. I will shot some pics when I get them done.
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Good info Jeff, pretty much in line with what we've gathered in the past (one good thread here
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/suspension-and-brakes/60803-some-good-info-on-brakes-upgrade-spec.html )
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/suspension-and-brakes/60803-some-good-info-on-brakes-upgrade-spec.html )
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Originally Posted by AZDesertGS
Looks great.....although your Rotora's are on backwards.....
Great paint job and logo on the calipers!
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Originally Posted by JyGS430
You know I was thinking that also. I have Rotora's in front and the instructions did say the slots face forward (can't remember if the inside of the rotors were stamped or had a sticker w/ L and R on them).
Great paint job and logo on the calipers!
Great paint job and logo on the calipers!
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Originally Posted by GSV8
Nice work - I have a lot of respect for someone who takes the time and effort to show benefit to a product on any car board. Nothing like the feeling of big binders working for you. It is a little overkill unless one autocrosses but man do they look cool too. Living in New England this mod just doesn't seem practical for our winters since for some it is our daily driver. Does this mod require at least 18 inch wheels AND spacers????
As for the brakes...yeah, I do admit it is overkill for daily use,but it's great to have when it's really necessary
I can safely stop from 100mph with pretty much zero brake fade. I did that repetetively about 5 times in a row. The only cooling period was the acceleration time back up to 100mph. This was just to break in/test the brakes of course
Originally Posted by GSteg
And also, will that setup clear the OEM 16" rims? I'm guessing not since it looks too beefy for my rims
Originally Posted by TexasGS
Man, that suprises me. I would not have expected the Supra brakes and rotor to out weigh the stock units. Pretty crazy. I just finished painting mine up this weekend and hope to have my Rod Millen stickers this week. I will shot some pics when I get them done.
Originally Posted by AZDesertGS
Looks great.....although your Rotora's are on backwards.....
Originally Posted by GSteg
How's the stopping power/feel after the conversion?
I notice my car really sucks at braking. I would have to apply about 50% to the pedal to get some braking power.
I notice my car really sucks at braking. I would have to apply about 50% to the pedal to get some braking power.
As for your brakes not engaging till 50% pedal. Here are a few possible things it could be. Sorted from most likely to least.
1. There are air bubbles in your brake system. Bleed them out and your pedal should engage much sooner and will be much firmer. I drove someone elses GS with some serious air bubbles in the system. It felt like sinking my foot into a bucket of mud when I hit his pedal! Yes, I recommended him to get his brake system bled.
2. Rubber hoses giving out. Might be possible that the hoses are getting a little old and might be expanding a little too much. I mean it is rubber, so you will have the baloon effect when pressure is applied. Fix: Get some stainless steel brake lines. I have the Goodridge ones. Right now, if my pedal is pressed about 60-70% in....thats pretty much full braking force. I have to really push it hard for the pedal to bottom out the pedal. On the other guys GS I drove, I could bottom out the brake pedal and the brakes weren't even close to full force.
3. Brake pads are low/worn out. Get the pads checked. Usually if they are low, it will require the caliper piston to push out further before the brake will engage. If your car is engaging firm after 50% then its probably the pads. If its mushy even after 50%, then check #1 and #2.