1JZPWRD

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I wanted to post up people's findings with this setup. Is this 500 upgrade really worth it? I have read that this is a major upgrade, but most people will agree that most stopping power is mostly done in the front. I have upgraded to the LS400 braking system, and it was a very nice non spongy feel without fade like the stock SC400 was. I see several people are still looking for the rear, I believe since it's a direct bolt on replacement, but is it worth it? Does it really stop the extra amount for the justification in spending 500 bucks plus on the setup? I also posted up looking for a set myself, but I think I will pass unless the community can change my mind.

Post up your comments on the before and after. Did you choose a used set or go all out and buy all new?

I priced them at oreilys and the rear calipers only was 83.75 each minus my discount, plus the cost of rotors and pads.

SexCoupe

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not worth it ...its all looks man unless you plan on tracking or you like to spend on looks 350 for calipers rotors and pads is all i would pay

1JZPWRD

iTrader: (59)

Well that is what I was thinking as well. I wanted to get some clarity from other members who have them and post their results. Also those who have slotted and drilled versus stock OEM TT rotors. I figured these would be a bonus for use on the track and just racing a lot to displace the heat more quickly.

xspsi6

iTrader: (31)

For sure not looks! It made a big difference on my last sc plus you go from 1 piston to 2 plus rotor size is bigger!

- V -

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I was in the same situation a little while ago. almost spend 1000+ for a complete TT setup. But like everyone here is saying, unless you are building the car for track or competitive driving there really isnt much difference in day to day driving. Dont get me wrong there IS a difference, but weather its worth 500 bucs is up to you. I decided to simply put some high performance rotors and pads on the back to even it out with the front being 4 piston.

1JZPWRD

iTrader: (59)

When you say big difference, as in how? Did you notice less sponginess or less fade, and just plain stopping power due to the increase of the larger piston and coverage of the larger rotor? Now I am curious even more...

Did you use slotted and drilled, oem, or just drilled rotors? More details please.

TeamPealou

(if I were you) I would use the money to invest in better front tires. run like a stagger of reeeeeeally good fronts and some decent rear tires. Like some RE01-R's or 615K's or the like, instead of dilly dalling with the rear that isn't really going to do much.. on a side note if you feel you need just a little more brake bias in the rear for some choice hard braking scenario's, just grab a handful of e-brake and modulate it until you've found the tire's braking point...

TeamPealou

on another note, the SC300/400 chassis is (correct me if I'm wrong) 70/30 weight distribution?? so if 80% of the stopping force is done by the front and only 20% by the rear during a hard stop on most cars, then you can interpolate how much work the rear brakes are really doing...

1JZPWRD

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I believe you are real close to the percentage on the stopping as I noted in the beginning. I still think they are still a worthless and waste of money for the effort. I think people need to spend the money elsewhere. Someone prove me wrong please, cause i still think they are not worth the money and time ...

xspsi6

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All I can say is during normal driving you won't notice a difference really but if you get in to a panic brake situation then you will know 100% for sure!
If you auto x or do track days then they are a must have but just daily driving then could be a waste of money.

1JZPWRD

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That was what i figured in the long run. I dont ever plan on taking the car to a track or nothing close. just the normal driving around and so on. Thanks guys for the input on this. It seems that it is a waste of money for the TT rear brakez for normal driving. Case closed.

MDSC

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I upgrade the Front brakes to TT brakes and slotted rotors first i noticed a big difference, then i upgraded the rear i didnt notice as big of a difference as the front. Honestly for the $ its the cheapest rear brake upgrade on the rear of sc like it or not.

TweakTech

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You can get TT rears SOOO much cheaper than $500. I picked mine up for $250 shipped. Yes, they are used, but were in good condition. I mainly did mine for the look, to balance out the "fill" of the wheels from front to rear. I have the LS400s up front, which I absolutely love, and I just thought it looks funny to have that nice big pretty caliper up front than that red headed ugly step child out back.

xspsi6

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Yea they can be found on the cheap if you look.

SEXC

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For normal driving keep the stock rear brakes. I do recommend getting some slotted rotors and better pads for the rear as this will compliment the front upgrade. Also if you haven't already done so, get the steel braided brake lines.