ls400 brake install
#16
Lead Lap
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I'm ready to pull the trigger ASAP on this project myself, especially after reading a multi-page thread over on SF about its benefits. My main problem right now is finding a source for the LS calipers, bolts and pads. I've identified a known source for stainless steel brake lines, and another for high performance LS rotors.
Any tips/hints on sources?
Any tips/hints on sources?
#17
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I'm planning on going with the LS400 brakes soon, and from my research I've found you need the LS calipers, LS rotors, LS caliper bolts, brakes pads, brake fluid, and you would have to modify the dust shield by bending or removing it.
Has anyone put the LS brakes behind the 97+ 5 spoke sc wheels?
Has anyone put the LS brakes behind the 97+ 5 spoke sc wheels?
you can get a set of ls400 wheels. they are ugly but they work and they are 16's.
as far as the bolts go...why do people go and buy new bolts. it makes even less sense that people sell the calipers without them. i would recommend using washers because it actually puts more shearing stresses on the bolt. you dont have to buy a new one. just take your existing bolt and cut. it wont hurt its integrity at all.
I'm ready to pull the trigger ASAP on this project myself, especially after reading a multi-page thread over on SF about its benefits. My main problem right now is finding a source for the LS calipers, bolts and pads. I've identified a known source for stainless steel brake lines, and another for high performance LS rotors.
Any tips/hints on sources?
Any tips/hints on sources?
#23
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A 15mm spacer will not won't work with your OEM wheel...Remember, you need at least 2.75 inches or 70 millimeters from the rotor face to the mid-inner spoke of the wheel to clear the MUCH bigger LS calipers...
A 15MM spacer will not cut it..Even if it works, you'll be putting all kinds of stress to your suspension with such a large spacer...Your ride quality will be compromised as a result...
A 15MM spacer will not cut it..Even if it works, you'll be putting all kinds of stress to your suspension with such a large spacer...Your ride quality will be compromised as a result...
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A 15mm spacer will not won't work with your OEM wheel...Remember, you need at least 2.75 inches or 70 millimeters from the rotor face to the mid-inner spoke of the wheel to clear the MUCH bigger LS calipers...
A 15MM spacer will not cut it..Even if it works, you'll be putting all kinds of stress to your suspension with such a large spacer...Your ride quality will be compromised as a result...
A 15MM spacer will not cut it..Even if it works, you'll be putting all kinds of stress to your suspension with such a large spacer...Your ride quality will be compromised as a result...
15mm will work with his 97-00 5-spoke wheels. How do I know? Because I tried the wheels on my car before and there is AT LEAST 4-5mm clearance left between the caliper itself and the spoke of the wheel. The LS calipers are wider than the OEM SC calipers, but not as much as most people exaggerate. You might even pull it off with 10mm (haven't tried but it should be very close).
Your suspension will not be stressed out due to having spacers. Ride quality will not be compromised because the suspension geometry and components remain the same. The only thing changed is the width of the track, and it's not nearly enough to do anything to your ride quality. The only problem you might have with spacers is that the lugs may be stressed out. This is why you buy spacers with extended lugs AND spacers that are hubcentric so the wheels will not be resting on the lugs. No one wants to be riding around with a lugcentric setup.
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It depends on the wheel itself. As long as you have high disk wheels, then you should be able to clear most large calipers. If you have low clearance, then you might be able to get away with spacers as long as your offset doesn't allow the wheels to sit outside of the fender (w/spacers).
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The factory sc300 caliper bolt will work. They're not too much longer. What you do need to do however, is place 2 thick lock washers on the top bolt only. The lower bolt will clear the rotor.
Also, dust shields can stay on the car, but you need bend them back slightly.
Also, dust shields can stay on the car, but you need bend them back slightly.
Last edited by JJsc3; 05-31-08 at 01:11 AM. Reason: Not the caliper but the rotor.