Got an aftermarket Big brake kit and your wheels won’t fit. DYI
04-06-10, 12:37 AM
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Great work man. LOL i was reading the 1st post, thinking i see where he's going w/the caliper........ whats he gonna do about the rotor, & then.. I love fabing stuff, it gives you a great feeling, I just MADE that. I wish i had this problem. What have you done w/your master cylinder, cause i think i need to switch to the supra one even w/my TT's. Not that it doesnt work now just fine, just that it would make the hand stroke for the brake alittle shorter, pushing more fluid. The other thing is, it would be nicer to have a bigger resevore to hold more fluid. With TT brake f & r, the pads are thicker & you have more fluid in the system, that when your brake pads still have 50% left the brake light is comming on cause the fluid is low, well you can fill it up. But beware next time you do a brake job LOL & push the pistons back in. Brake fluid falls.
04-06-10, 04:13 AM
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Thanks guys!
spdrcr, I have been considering a master cylinder upgrade, I was going to contact Stoptech and see what they recomend.
spdrcr, I have been considering a master cylinder upgrade, I was going to contact Stoptech and see what they recomend.
04-06-10, 04:17 AM
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LOL I actually took some time off from the engine build to do these brakes, now its back to the motor. Full shots just wont look that great until I get her backdown on the ground.
04-06-10, 03:47 PM
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SICK. Those stainless bolts on the hats look great compared to the StopTech ones- did you get the ARP studs installed yet?? For a drag setup I definitely would!!! Damn you're gonna have the hardest setup around.
I simply cannot wait to see a full side shot when everything is painted, and lowered on the ground w/those drag rims... Cancel engine plans for now, just take it off the jackstands and take pics so I can stare at badassedness.
...I'm really glad my brakes went to a good home... You should find someone wih an HDR camera for a photoshoot when finished. Btw, are you keeping the StopTech caliper stickers, or possibly putting some 'L' or Lexus stickers on 'em?
I simply cannot wait to see a full side shot when everything is painted, and lowered on the ground w/those drag rims... Cancel engine plans for now, just take it off the jackstands and take pics so I can stare at badassedness.
...I'm really glad my brakes went to a good home... You should find someone wih an HDR camera for a photoshoot when finished. Btw, are you keeping the StopTech caliper stickers, or possibly putting some 'L' or Lexus stickers on 'em?
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04-06-10, 09:24 PM
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What have you done w/your master cylinder, cause i think i need to switch to the supra one even w/my TT's. Not that it doesnt work now just fine, just that it would make the hand stroke for the brake alittle shorter, pushing more fluid. The other thing is, it would be nicer to have a bigger resevore to hold more fluid. With TT brake f & r, the pads are thicker & you have more fluid in the system, that when your brake pads still have 50% left the brake light is comming on cause the fluid is low, well you can fill it up. But beware next time you do a brake job LOL & push the pistons back in. Brake fluid falls.
Do I need a proportioning valve with a StopTech Big Brake Kit?
In a word, no. Because StopTech manufactures calipers with the correct piston diameters for each application, our kits will work with your stock master cylinder and stock pressure limiting valve (often called proportioning valve). There is no need to modify or remove the pressure-limiting valve, and no additional proportioning valve is needed. A StopTech kit will also work with your ABS and traction control systems (improperly designed upgrades can confuse the ABS)
04-07-10, 12:43 AM
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Good info from Stoptechs website regarding the mastercylinder. I also emailed their support, they said to only use the stock one.
Do I need a proportioning valve with a StopTech Big Brake Kit?
In a word, no. Because StopTech manufactures calipers with the correct piston diameters for each application, our kits will work with your stock master cylinder and stock pressure limiting valve (often called proportioning valve). There is no need to modify or remove the pressure-limiting valve, and no additional proportioning valve is needed. A StopTech kit will also work with your ABS and traction control systems (improperly designed upgrades can confuse the ABS)
Do I need a proportioning valve with a StopTech Big Brake Kit?
In a word, no. Because StopTech manufactures calipers with the correct piston diameters for each application, our kits will work with your stock master cylinder and stock pressure limiting valve (often called proportioning valve). There is no need to modify or remove the pressure-limiting valve, and no additional proportioning valve is needed. A StopTech kit will also work with your ABS and traction control systems (improperly designed upgrades can confuse the ABS)
