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Old 03-23-11, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by TLcoats
What pads are you running PHML?
according to this post tim, he's running OEM LS400 pads

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...-bbk-pads.html
Old 03-23-11, 02:02 PM
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that looks sick!
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what if you dont use RCA's?? i just got my car finalized and aligned with a tight fitment/flared fender.

*******DISREGARD*** i realized you need these to mount the calipers. Man, why cant we have calipers that just mount right up? ****..

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Old 03-25-11, 01:34 AM
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ls400 rotors, ls400 calipers, rca's, bend dust shield to fit rotors, bleed brakes, couple cigarettes and a 12 pack of cold beer and call it a day
Old 03-25-11, 06:20 PM
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i am not going to spend $300 on RCA's...thats investing a lot of money.. I would rather get a real BBK.

LS Calipers- $200-$300
Goodridge SS lines- $100
RCA;'s- $300-$400???
EBC Drilled/Slotted rotors- $200-$300?
Custom Paint - $200???

Thats like a $1000 right there. WTF? I'd spend an extra $1000 for a 6pot!!!
Old 03-26-11, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by denut-L
ls400 rotors, ls400 calipers, rca's, bend dust shield to fit rotors, bleed brakes, couple cigarettes and a 12 pack of cold beer and call it a day
dont forget spacers. almost every one will need spacers unless you have the right offsets. i have 20x8.5 with +40 or something weak like that i was told that i needed at least a 10mm spacer.
Old 03-26-11, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Rich350GT
i am not going to spend $300 on RCA's...thats investing a lot of money.. I would rather get a real BBK.

LS Calipers- $200-$300
Goodridge SS lines- $100
RCA;'s- $300-$400???
EBC Drilled/Slotted rotors- $200-$300?
Custom Paint - $200???

Thats like a $1000 right there. WTF? I'd spend an extra $1000 for a 6pot!!!
then maybe this mod isn't for you

BTW your pricing for everything in that list is WAY to high and you forgot brake pads. i got my whole kit for lot less than your quoting (OEM calipers,OEM rotors, and OEM pads for bout $275 shipped) BTW RCA's have other uses than just a brake upgrade.

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These may be easier:

http://www.suprastore.com/lexsupfronbr.html
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Originally Posted by oki_boy
you can still put a LS brake kit together for less than that....you should be able to put a LS kit together for about $400-700 even cheaper if you find some good deals


i dunno why in their pic they show a rear caliper (the one in red) but in the 2nd pic they show the correct front supra TT brake kit

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i dont want the rca on my car. I wish i could mount the calipers without them. My height is already adjusted perfect. do you need the rca to mount the caliper?
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Originally Posted by Rich350GT
do you need the rca to mount the caliper?
If you would read you would know the answer to this already. But what do you care? According to your other thread your getting 6 pot AP brakes so you don't need this info anyways
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Originally Posted by Rich350GT
i am not going to spend $300 on RCA's...thats investing a lot of money.. I would rather get a real BBK.

LS Calipers- $200-$300
Goodridge SS lines- $100
RCA;'s- $300-$400???
EBC Drilled/Slotted rotors- $200-$300?
Custom Paint - $200???

Thats like a $1000 right there. WTF? I'd spend an extra $1000 for a 6pot!!!
You are mis-informed....

Front RCAs....they run around $150 for used...and $180 for new
LS400 Calipers....they sell for $150-180 shipped...see member aliga.
Custom Paint....DIY job....$5....High Temp Paint from hardware store
Old 03-27-11, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sakataj
If you would read you would know the answer to this already. But what do you care? According to your other thread your getting 6 pot AP brakes so you don't need this info anyways
well without RCA i would go this route. i found LS calipers for $100. hehe
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Where can you get the front RCA's for $180 new?
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Originally Posted by Rick James
Where can you get the front RCA's for $180 new?
hit up phmlhlnlnasfasdfasd


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