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Old 09-29-09, 09:11 PM
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I think the calipers are under $200 on the classifieds. The Supra TT calipers cost much more and the TT rotors are only like 3mm bigger. LS400 brakes are really good for the money, and they're lighter since they're all aluminum.

People say drilled and slotted rotors tend to crack but I've used them before with no problems. I don't track my car or anything.
Old 09-30-09, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by quickex99
Brakes look dope chrispy!.. How much did you get those calipers for if you dont mind me asking? Im torn between supra and these.. Im gonna get the front RCA so I can fit either.

Wow, that sucks that the rotor cracked.. Is that because its slotted and drilled? is that a certain brand that cracks like that?
Eventually, they all crack.
Old 09-30-09, 05:34 PM
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hand-polished caliper? thats alot of work!!
Old 10-07-09, 08:49 PM
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i wanted to do the same thing but i was to lazy thats allot of work but looks awesome!
Old 10-08-09, 08:33 AM
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im doing mines right now cause shop quoted me $250. Yeah its alot of work
Old 10-13-09, 02:41 PM
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looking sharp chris. just watch out when you change your brakes dont do it backwards.
Old 10-26-09, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by chrispy
Anyone with drilled slotted rotors have steering wheel vibration when braking? Maybe I just need to drive on them for a while.
No vibration here after i did mine. What brake pads are you using Chris?
Old 10-26-09, 10:58 AM
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Chris, those new calipers look awesome behind your Scaras. BTW: What's the weight difference between LS400 vs. Supra TT brakes?
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Originally Posted by FLIPMOE
No vibration here after i did mine. What brake pads are you using Chris?
I think they are OEM. I'm not sure since they are used. I figured out the vibrating was only happening when stopping from high speeds around the 60mph range. Turns out to be a bent wheel.

I'm not sure how light the LS calipers are compared to the Supra TT but they are about the same or lighter than the stock calipers. Very light for their size.
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the TT calps are GOD heavy lol since its a big block of metal.
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Originally Posted by vwynn
the TT calps are GOD heavy lol since its a big block of metal.
Just got my Supra TT brakes in today and boy are the calipers heavy.
Old 11-07-09, 08:31 AM
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cross drilled rotors crack eventually under hard braking, thats why i just gave up on them and now only use either regular rotors or slotted
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