Supra Brakes Vs. LS400 Brakes
03-05-08, 02:57 AM
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The answer to avoiding heavy stock front brake discs, is get lighter aftermarket ones
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03-05-08, 06:11 PM
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ive got stainless lines and TT fronts, working on sourcing some TT rear calipers, and I have dead pedal also, but once it engages, if I put any major pressure down, it stops on a dime.
03-05-08, 08:06 PM
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Totally agree with concept, but price is normally one of the reasons (see this thread) for going LS. Purchasing lightweight rotors, if made for the LS, are serious $$$$ and blows the price advantage completely.
03-07-08, 11:48 AM
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Is there a write up on what is needed for the LS conversion?
From what i have seen you need:
calipers
rotors
pads(obviously)
anything else?
Your pedal feel is loose at the start cause you have to push 4 more pistons! you have to move a LOT more fluid before they start to grab.
From what i have seen you need:
calipers
rotors
pads(obviously)
anything else?
Your pedal feel is loose at the start cause you have to push 4 more pistons! you have to move a LOT more fluid before they start to grab.
03-07-08, 06:06 PM
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I have the LS rotors for the front and stainless lines and I have no issue like any of you stated. When I press the brake pedal, it stops right away and there's no such effort needed like some of you mentioned. I think the important thing is you'll need to bleed the brake correctly. I had to spend almost 1 hour to bleed both fronts. If the air is still in the lines, you'll have the spongy feeling. Try to bleed untill there's no more bubbles showing.
Costs? The complete LS set including rotors costs 1/2 of the TT Supra. I don't see the advantage of the TT Supra can overcome the LS. I'm not sure if the TT Supra can stop quicker, but this LS setup stops me right away, even when I'm boosting hard. Second, the LS is more narrower than the Supra, therefore, it'll fit behind the wheels easier than the Supra. These 2 advantages are the main advantages that the Supra can't beat. For pad selection, you won't need a lot of selections. You may either go for factory pads, EBC, or Monroe, and a few more brands.
Costs? The complete LS set including rotors costs 1/2 of the TT Supra. I don't see the advantage of the TT Supra can overcome the LS. I'm not sure if the TT Supra can stop quicker, but this LS setup stops me right away, even when I'm boosting hard. Second, the LS is more narrower than the Supra, therefore, it'll fit behind the wheels easier than the Supra. These 2 advantages are the main advantages that the Supra can't beat. For pad selection, you won't need a lot of selections. You may either go for factory pads, EBC, or Monroe, and a few more brands.
03-07-08, 08:30 PM
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ok guy, since i'm going to install my LS BBK soon so i went to the dealer for some answer, I was told that there is only one way to bleed the brake right. the brake system for toyota and lexus is a clockwise direction, start from the Rear Right --> Rear Left --> Front Left and last is the Front Right. The mechanic told me that different brand car have different Brake Bleed direction. I can't confirm this yet since i'm waiting for the rotor to arrive. But once I installed i will confirm it. hope this help.....
03-07-08, 10:17 PM
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ok guy, since i'm going to install my LS BBK soon so i went to the dealer for some answer, I was told that there is only one way to bleed the brake right. the brake system for toyota and lexus is a clockwise direction, start from the Rear Right --> Rear Left --> Front Left and last is the Front Right. The mechanic told me that different brand car have different Brake Bleed direction. I can't confirm this yet since i'm waiting for the rotor to arrive. But once I installed i will confirm it. hope this help.....
03-08-08, 12:06 AM
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ok guy, since i'm going to install my LS BBK soon so i went to the dealer for some answer, I was told that there is only one way to bleed the brake right. the brake system for toyota and lexus is a clockwise direction, start from the Rear Right --> Rear Left --> Front Left and last is the Front Right. The mechanic told me that different brand car have different Brake Bleed direction. I can't confirm this yet since i'm waiting for the rotor to arrive. But once I installed i will confirm it. hope this help.....