masagsxr

Didn't know I had to grind anything down and was expecting everything to be bolt on.. Thanks for the heads up tho... Yes, I already have a set of SS lines to go with it ..... Damn, I can't wait to go home to take a few pix for you guys.

dwebb99

iTrader: (17)

Some people have needed to grind/file down one edge on each of the calipers, others it seems have not had to. I needed to on mine, but seriously it is very easy to do with a dremel, angle grinder or hand file. No biggy.

masagsxr

Yeah thanks.. I'm not worried. I have all those tools as I do a lot of DIY that i've done in the past even engine swaps on MR2, S13 etc....

Here are some updated pix of the painted calipers

masagsxr

Few more of the calipers and a couple of the car. Daym she's dirty and needs a wash..

By the way... The car is on Esliper w/KYBs 20" wheels

dwebb99

iTrader: (17)

looks darn nice....cool....I've got a supercharged Mr2 Mk1 as well as my platinum 1998 sc300.

masagsxr

Sold my mr2 .... well to get this one (1999 SC400) ... I can't keep both cars as I have a truck as well (Nissan Titan)

RjBLayz

iTrader: (12)

cool mod..looks like your rear sits higher than the front?

masagsxr

Not really... I was working on the car and had the rear jacked up... Put the jack down but did not release the hand brakes. Its pretty even as you can see in my signature down below

Rex Ruthor

Hey man,

If it is not too much trouble, can you measure the caliper piston diameter and post it. If you get the same measurements off your stock calipers, then I'll be glad to figure out the difference in clamping force for you.

masagsxr

Not exactly sure what you mean. The LS400 calipers has 4 pistons. I just measured the diameter and its 1.5" inch. I'm guessing the stock SC400 calipers is the same but only 2 pistons.

Rex Ruthor

Thanks. When equating clamping force, sliders (or two piston design calipers) are configured differently in the equation. 4 pots at 1.5" is the data I was looking for. With co-efficient of friction pads being constant between the set ups, the larger diameter rotors of the LS4 calipers should develop more brake torque at the wheel. BTW, if you have the SC calipers hanging around could you measure the caliper piston diameters? Thanks.

masagsxr

Will do but I have not swap them out yet. Again, i'm guessing the piston diameter of the SC400 calipers is the same 1.5" but only 2 pots.

Rex Ruthor

Thanks, man.

masagsxr

Picked up the rotors today at R1Concepts. Probably not much difference really but I spent the extra $$$ to get the Premium line they have.

1998 LS400 Front Rotors & 1999 SC400 Rear Rotors

Here are some pictures.... Too lazy to put them on so i'll try this weekend before "The Pursuit"

masagsxr

Heres a couple more before it goes in the car.