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Old 07-30-07, 04:44 PM
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Default Thinking of getting BBK kit, saw this on ebay

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ever since i got 20' forgged wheels on, the braking power seems very little , so i am sure i need to get bigger brakes the 2 piston calipers just dont do the job anymore i been wanting supra TT brakes even thinking about getting the rotra 4 piston kit, from a CL member here, he wants 1000$, i saw this on ebay Ksport Big Brake Kit is it any good? i dont realy wana spend anymore than 1500$ on the brakes after doing all the mods like wheels, tc, inatake whole suspension tein CS, i am kinda broke right now let me know what you guys think thanks-uz

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kspor...spagenameZWD1V
Old 07-30-07, 04:59 PM
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WOw those are huge brakes.. LOL Well the price is good but do you know anyone with this setup.. I think for the same price you can get Rotora a name brand that CL trusts and alot of members have.. I say do your research first and for 8 piston calipers those things should stop on a penny,..
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company seems legit from my google searching, but for that kind of money you would be better off with a known commodity like Stoptech in my opinion
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Cheap !! anyone have these already ?
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For that price you can get the Rotora's from Luis @Carson's. 355mm(14") 6 pot, huge rotors with pads, and brake lines. Like everyones is saying, go with someone you can trust. I haven't seen these, and that is not to knock these guys. But it's your moneywe're just here to give some insight. Good luck in your search.



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Old 07-30-07, 07:26 PM
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Yeah man I would not settle for just price on brakes.
You need reliability. Brakes are the difference between life and death in a car. They may be cheap in price but they may also be cheap for a reason. Just my .02.

There is always someone selling some BBK's on the sale section. Check that out first.
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Or you can be the first with these and give us your thought's
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Originally Posted by LEXUS_KID
Or you can be the first with these and give us your thought's
C'mon and be our guinea (sp?) pig. Think about it, you can be a pioneer with these brakes! First one on CL?

I'm messin' with ya.
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Originally Posted by R.U. IN AW?
UZ,
For that price you can get the Rotora's from Luis @Carson's. 355mm(14") 6 pot, huge rotors with pads, and brake lines.
-Joe
Eh, no way you can get Rotora 6pistons for that price. The 4pot 13" Rotora yes, but no way the 6pot is that cheap...if it is let me know where and I'm picking up a set lol. The Ksport is $1575 shipped while the Rotora setup will run at least $2200+
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exactly. Jeff is absolutely correct. I've seen the ksport brakes as well, I heard of several people using their suspensions on honda accords but no one using their brakes.
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yea, i have heard about their suspension but not brakes, there company looks ok, i know good brakes like bremb would cost me around 2500$ through my work, i am just not trying to spend that much its either this is or a supra tt swap, i am just scared this might be some cheap company but thanks guys i will keep you updated
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Originally Posted by JeffTsai
Eh, no way you can get Rotora 6pistons for that price. The 4pot 13" Rotora yes, but no way the 6pot is that cheap...if it is let me know where and I'm picking up a set lol. The Ksport is $1575 shipped while the Rotora setup will run at least $2200+

I stand corrected, thanks for pointing that out Jeff.....



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Old 07-31-07, 03:51 AM
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seems like the braking balance would be thrown off if no bbk is done to the rear. Too bad they are only 13" rotors and not 14". Do more research before you pull the trigger. Personally I would save a bit more and go for something like Rotora or Stoptech
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so most of you guys changed the brakes in the front and rears? i noticed that our cars have kinda tiny brakes in the rear
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I have agree with some of the guys here. If you're already gonna spend that much, I would pay extra to get a part that has reputation and track record of good response from members here. Especially if you're going to invest in something as crucial like brakes.


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