Sewell big brake kit
07-18-13, 03:09 PM
#31
Well, yes I did mean that, but I'm also chiming in on the title of the thread as well. The rear BBK from Sewell does NOT include the calipers. I understand the description says it does, but it in fact does not (unless I've gotten ripped off by Sewell).
07-19-13, 01:26 AM
#33
Lexus Fanatic
Both Big Brake Kit includes:
Two large 15-inch front rotors
Two front 6-Piston calipers
Two rear dual piston calipers
Two large 13.2-inch rear rotors
High-friction front and rear brake pads w/hardware
Two front over-sized splash or dust shields
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2007/4790.html
I think I would call them if you have not already unless we are talking about two different kits
Two large 15-inch front rotors
Two front 6-Piston calipers
Two rear dual piston calipers
Two large 13.2-inch rear rotors
High-friction front and rear brake pads w/hardware
Two front over-sized splash or dust shields
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2007/4790.html
I think I would call them if you have not already unless we are talking about two different kits
07-19-13, 10:17 AM
#34
Both Big Brake Kit includes:
Two large 15-inch front rotors
Two front 6-Piston calipers
Two rear dual piston calipers
Two large 13.2-inch rear rotors
High-friction front and rear brake pads w/hardware
Two front over-sized splash or dust shields
I think I would call them if you have not already unless we are talking about two different kits
Two large 15-inch front rotors
Two front 6-Piston calipers
Two rear dual piston calipers
Two large 13.2-inch rear rotors
High-friction front and rear brake pads w/hardware
Two front over-sized splash or dust shields
I think I would call them if you have not already unless we are talking about two different kits
I'm not endorsing or slamming this product, I'm just sharing my experience; and based on what I've read, I'm the only one on this site with any experience on this purchase (for this "Rear BBK").
07-19-13, 10:25 AM
#35
Curious if either of you actually received that answer directly from Sewell or are simply regurgitating/copy+pasting what you're reading on their website.
I'm not endorsing or slamming this product, I'm just sharing my experience; and based on what I've read, I'm the only one on this site with any experience on this purchase (for this "Rear BBK").
I'm not endorsing or slamming this product, I'm just sharing my experience; and based on what I've read, I'm the only one on this site with any experience on this purchase (for this "Rear BBK").
Good luck!
07-20-13, 08:17 AM
#37
I went to the dealer yesterday to look at the brakes on a 2013 LS460 fsport. The front brake are the same as in the picture above. The rear brake on the other hand were the same as my 2007 LS460L. Maybe the Sewell kit is different. I'm still waiting to hear back from them.
07-29-13, 10:44 PM
#45
Yup those look like the correct calipers now. I spoke with sewell earlier and told them to please add some better pictures and they have listened and updated new pictures with more information.
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2007/4790.html
You will notice if you have been on the webpage before that there have been changes
1.) Rotors went from cross drilled to blank
2.) Rotor size went from 15" to now 14.1"
They do come in the stock black color and I guess you would have the option to repaint yourself. Whether or not the "Lexus" sticker comes with the kit or separate is still undetermined however with the CL discount and for a 6 piston kit with a pretty much inch up upgrade with larger wheels (I am currently on 22"s myself) I do see this as a great affordable "BBK" with the stock lexus calipers being made by brembos (and 1 inch smaller) it should be the way to go. Not to mention saving about $2,800 or so with getting this kit versus the Brembo bbk.
Note that the reps at sewell said that you can use your existing brake line but I would probably recommend getting new ones and I believe that you can purchase 2 piece rotors from other companies out there or definitely cross drilled or slotted rotors for the more aggressive look and stopping power
Has anyone even purchased this kit yet? I am debating on buying it to check it out and seeing what it really has and offers, still debating on getting these or the brembo bbk
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2007/4790.html
You will notice if you have been on the webpage before that there have been changes
1.) Rotors went from cross drilled to blank
2.) Rotor size went from 15" to now 14.1"
They do come in the stock black color and I guess you would have the option to repaint yourself. Whether or not the "Lexus" sticker comes with the kit or separate is still undetermined however with the CL discount and for a 6 piston kit with a pretty much inch up upgrade with larger wheels (I am currently on 22"s myself) I do see this as a great affordable "BBK" with the stock lexus calipers being made by brembos (and 1 inch smaller) it should be the way to go. Not to mention saving about $2,800 or so with getting this kit versus the Brembo bbk.
Note that the reps at sewell said that you can use your existing brake line but I would probably recommend getting new ones and I believe that you can purchase 2 piece rotors from other companies out there or definitely cross drilled or slotted rotors for the more aggressive look and stopping power
Has anyone even purchased this kit yet? I am debating on buying it to check it out and seeing what it really has and offers, still debating on getting these or the brembo bbk
Last edited by VeilSideGS3; 07-31-13 at 10:00 AM.