Installed Supra TT front brakes w/cross drilled rotors.
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Installed Supra TT front brakes w/cross drilled rotors.
Hey I just installed supra TT front brakes. The 4 piston calipers w/metal master pads and cross drilled rotors. These things are HUGE. Anyhow..it's a BIG difference compared to the old lexus 1 piston calipers I had before.
I recommend this change for anyone who wants to improve their peformance. Getting the supra TT brakes is a MUCH cheaper alternative to 3500 hundred dollar brembros.
I recommend this change for anyone who wants to improve their peformance. Getting the supra TT brakes is a MUCH cheaper alternative to 3500 hundred dollar brembros.
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I agree 100%. The Supra brake upgrade is one of the most enjoyable, best bang-for-the-buck upgrade I have done. The only reasons to go to an aftermarket brake setup is because:
1. You want it to look pimp and having $100's laminated into your hood might look tacky.
2. You are making well-over stock hp and road race the car competitively.
Supra brakes with STOCK rotors and a quailty aftermarket pad is more than sufficient for 100% of street driving and 99% of track use. The cross-drilled pads are nice for street use since they look "racier", but will only crack under severe use on the track. If you fall into that 1% that needs the bigger setups, you shouldn't mind spending the multiple hundreds per rotor and per set of pads. I know I dont fall into that group, at least not unless I One-Lap either car.
1. You want it to look pimp and having $100's laminated into your hood might look tacky.
2. You are making well-over stock hp and road race the car competitively.
Supra brakes with STOCK rotors and a quailty aftermarket pad is more than sufficient for 100% of street driving and 99% of track use. The cross-drilled pads are nice for street use since they look "racier", but will only crack under severe use on the track. If you fall into that 1% that needs the bigger setups, you shouldn't mind spending the multiple hundreds per rotor and per set of pads. I know I dont fall into that group, at least not unless I One-Lap either car.
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Originally posted by Lex Luthor
Haven't had any problems with TT-size slotted rotors though.
Haven't had any problems with TT-size slotted rotors though.
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18 inch wheels a must for these
Yes..these are the best bang for the buck
I do have the stock rotors and will use them. It's just that I got a great deal on the cross drilled ones and would just match the rear ones.
It is SUCH a difference..these TT brakes. Wow..if I actually had POWER..I could appreciate them more =)
I got the front brakes for 475 bucks...for the set
I do have the stock rotors and will use them. It's just that I got a great deal on the cross drilled ones and would just match the rear ones.
It is SUCH a difference..these TT brakes. Wow..if I actually had POWER..I could appreciate them more =)
I got the front brakes for 475 bucks...for the set
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Re: 18 inch wheels a must for these
Originally posted by Anthracite SC
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I do have the stock rotors and will use them. It's just that I got a great deal on the cross drilled ones and would just match the rear ones. ...
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I do have the stock rotors and will use them. It's just that I got a great deal on the cross drilled ones and would just match the rear ones. ...
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Bought them from a mmber on the forum
I bought the brakes from another member on the forum who had em for his supra but upgraded to aftermarket brakes and gave me his spares.
I haven't seen TT brakes in that price range anywhere...usually in the 800s with labor
I haven't seen TT brakes in that price range anywhere...usually in the 800s with labor
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i just bought mine for 400 shipped. THe front and rear calipers including pads and bolts. I could have gotten the rotors too for 75 bucks but i'm getting slotted cross drilled so i told them i didn't want their rotors. This is all used of course. 52 thousand miles off of a 98 supra tt.
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hey u guys know how much the slotted cross drilled brembros run for new? i can't seem to find the price on them. i believe these are the ones you have on your car anthracite
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Hey Clint,
Are those moda r6's on your car? They look real good. Im about to purchase a set, but I dont know what spec 19"s to get. Did you have any probl***s with yours? and, those are 19" right ?
Are those moda r6's on your car? They look real good. Im about to purchase a set, but I dont know what spec 19"s to get. Did you have any probl***s with yours? and, those are 19" right ?