StopTech Brake Discussion
05-02-03 | 10:33 PM
#46
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Originally posted by bitkahuna
OK I sort of understand this for those that want to use stock rims some or all of the time, but if I have high disc large (19") rims and never want to put the factory 17's on, is there a StopTech brake package I can get regardless of how much I lower it that won't require spacers? No way I'm forking over all that cash to find out I either have to use spacers or I have big limitations in how much I can lower my car!
OK I sort of understand this for those that want to use stock rims some or all of the time, but if I have high disc large (19") rims and never want to put the factory 17's on, is there a StopTech brake package I can get regardless of how much I lower it that won't require spacers? No way I'm forking over all that cash to find out I either have to use spacers or I have big limitations in how much I can lower my car!
05-02-03 | 11:45 PM
#47
Originally posted by rominl
well stoptech themselves are based in torrance, so if you can drive down....
well stoptech themselves are based in torrance, so if you can drive down....
05-03-03 | 02:10 AM
#48
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Sorry I haven't been on here in a while. I could have told you WHY they had two different kits as I asked a long time ago...oh well, looks like SandRock put some work in! 
Can't wait to put my 4-Piston 355mm StopTechs on my SC...I must say, the stock SC400 brakes are REALLY pathetic...I mean REALLY pathetic...I'd rather have the new ES300 brakes...they work great....
Can't wait to put my 4-Piston 355mm StopTechs on my SC...I must say, the stock SC400 brakes are REALLY pathetic...I mean REALLY pathetic...I'd rather have the new ES300 brakes...they work great....
05-03-03 | 12:08 PM
#49
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AH... my back up arrives. Manaray do you need longer wheel studs with 5mm spacers or can you use the stock ones? Also using a 5mm spacer will you loose the Hub centric feature?
Last edited by SandRock; 05-03-03 at 12:09 PM.
05-03-03 | 07:58 PM
#50
So let me try to recap this to make sure I've got it straight.
If you want brakes that fit the stock rims they're going to sit BACK a bit more from the rim but that has the trade-off that you can't lower more than 1" because the rotor/caliper will hit the steering or some other arm.
If you want to be able to lower the car more than an inch or you don't plan to use stock rims at all, you can use the rotors/calipers that fit inside the wheel, which rules out the stock rims and you need high disc rims at least 18".
Is that right!?!?!?!
If you want brakes that fit the stock rims they're going to sit BACK a bit more from the rim but that has the trade-off that you can't lower more than 1" because the rotor/caliper will hit the steering or some other arm.
If you want to be able to lower the car more than an inch or you don't plan to use stock rims at all, you can use the rotors/calipers that fit inside the wheel, which rules out the stock rims and you need high disc rims at least 18".
Is that right!?!?!?!
Last edited by bitkahuna; 05-03-03 at 07:59 PM.
05-04-03 | 08:14 AM
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Well, here's the fitment chart that you guys can download and print PDF file to make sure your rims will fit the brake kits. It's on the Stop Tech website, they have diff. download for lowered and non lowered cars. This should answer all questions asked, bottom line fit or don't fit......
http://www.stoptech.com/wheelfitchart/lexus.htm
http://www.stoptech.com/wheelfitchart/lexus.htm
05-04-03 | 12:56 PM
#52
Originally posted by bitkahuna
So let me try to recap this to make sure I've got it straight.
If you want brakes that fit the stock rims they're going to sit BACK a bit more from the rim but that has the trade-off that you can't lower more than 1" because the rotor/caliper will hit the steering or some other arm.
If you want to be able to lower the car more than an inch or you don't plan to use stock rims at all, you can use the rotors/calipers that fit inside the wheel, which rules out the stock rims and you need high disc rims at least 18".
Is that right!?!?!?!
So let me try to recap this to make sure I've got it straight.
If you want brakes that fit the stock rims they're going to sit BACK a bit more from the rim but that has the trade-off that you can't lower more than 1" because the rotor/caliper will hit the steering or some other arm.
If you want to be able to lower the car more than an inch or you don't plan to use stock rims at all, you can use the rotors/calipers that fit inside the wheel, which rules out the stock rims and you need high disc rims at least 18".
Is that right!?!?!?!
05-04-03 | 07:18 PM
#54
Originally posted by bitkahuna
Thanks! So that means I want the ones where I can lower it any amount.
Thanks! So that means I want the ones where I can lower it any amount.
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