Fitted Big Brakes !!
07-25-07, 01:15 AM
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Fitted Big Brakes !!
I have finally got my later model LS 4 spot alloy calipers on with locally made slotted rotors and new flat balljoint arms .
Put them on on saturday night in about 2 hours so didn't take any pics , will get some when I paint the calipers .
A big improvement , emergency stops are awesome and in general driving you just use a lot less foot pressure , considering I was up for a caliper rebuild and new slotted disc's anyway the extra for the big brakes was worth every cent !!
Put them on on saturday night in about 2 hours so didn't take any pics , will get some when I paint the calipers .
A big improvement , emergency stops are awesome and in general driving you just use a lot less foot pressure , considering I was up for a caliper rebuild and new slotted disc's anyway the extra for the big brakes was worth every cent !!
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07-25-07, 11:18 PM
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95-00 LS4 caliper is going to give u nearly (VERY NEARLY) the same braking power as a mkiv Supra TT setup will, only difference is that mkiv has better selection of pads (doesnt matter since the LS STILL weighs ~2tons) and the LS4 are slightly thicker.`
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The calipers I have have bigger pistons than the Supra calipers and so are slightly longer , I don't know what year they are from but they wouldn't fit with the stepped arms .
I will try to find out if they are later early or later later type !!
I will try to find out if they are later early or later later type !!
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07-26-07, 12:00 AM
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How do you like the larger calipers?
07-26-07, 12:52 PM
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Congrats, Rich.. post of the full specs when you can!
A story if I may...
there really isn't much NOT to like about bigger calipers..
When I got my Endless 6pot/4pot installed (another car) that's all I heard for a month was: "How do you like them?"... Bigger Brakes rule. There really isn't much negative to say about it.
there really isn't much NOT to like about bigger calipers..
When I got my Endless 6pot/4pot installed (another car) that's all I heard for a month was: "How do you like them?"... Bigger Brakes rule. There really isn't much negative to say about it.
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07-26-07, 03:03 PM
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Ummm , how do I like the bigger calipers ?
Whats to say , I have bigger disc's with a big increase in the swept area , they fill the 18" wheels up nicely , it brakes more smoother , I need to use less pedal pressure , the brakes are more progressive I don't have any two piston sliding calipers to gum up etc , etc and when you really have to stop fast and I mean cause some A/Hole has pulled out on you , it will stop 20 to 30 feet sooner , that's the difference between a big hit or just giving someone the finger and then moving on .
So yes I like them a lot and this is to mention that I was due for a caliper rebuild and new disc's anyway .
My partner likes them and the first time she has to stop really quickly she will like them even more !!
I also like the way people go...ohhh not much clearance , gee they are really close , awesome look how BIG the disc's are , but hey clearance is clearance !!
They either hit or they miss and they miss by about 4 mm...how much do you need !!
So all around an awesome mod , not only safer , but visually excellant as well .
Whats to say , I have bigger disc's with a big increase in the swept area , they fill the 18" wheels up nicely , it brakes more smoother , I need to use less pedal pressure , the brakes are more progressive I don't have any two piston sliding calipers to gum up etc , etc and when you really have to stop fast and I mean cause some A/Hole has pulled out on you , it will stop 20 to 30 feet sooner , that's the difference between a big hit or just giving someone the finger and then moving on .
So yes I like them a lot and this is to mention that I was due for a caliper rebuild and new disc's anyway .
My partner likes them and the first time she has to stop really quickly she will like them even more !!
I also like the way people go...ohhh not much clearance , gee they are really close , awesome look how BIG the disc's are , but hey clearance is clearance !!
They either hit or they miss and they miss by about 4 mm...how much do you need !!
So all around an awesome mod , not only safer , but visually excellant as well .
07-26-07, 07:04 PM
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Ummm , how do I like the bigger calipers ?
Whats to say , I have bigger disc's with a big increase in the swept area , they fill the 18" wheels up nicely , it brakes more smoother , I need to use less pedal pressure , the brakes are more progressive I don't have any two piston sliding calipers to gum up etc , etc and when you really have to stop fast and I mean cause some A/Hole has pulled out on you , it will stop 20 to 30 feet sooner , that's the difference between a big hit or just giving someone the finger and then moving on .
So yes I like them a lot and this is to mention that I was due for a caliper rebuild and new disc's anyway .
My partner likes them and the first time she has to stop really quickly she will like them even more !!
I also like the way people go...ohhh not much clearance , gee they are really close , awesome look how BIG the disc's are , but hey clearance is clearance !!
They either hit or they miss and they miss by about 4 mm...how much do you need !!
So all around an awesome mod , not only safer , but visually excellant as well .
Whats to say , I have bigger disc's with a big increase in the swept area , they fill the 18" wheels up nicely , it brakes more smoother , I need to use less pedal pressure , the brakes are more progressive I don't have any two piston sliding calipers to gum up etc , etc and when you really have to stop fast and I mean cause some A/Hole has pulled out on you , it will stop 20 to 30 feet sooner , that's the difference between a big hit or just giving someone the finger and then moving on .
So yes I like them a lot and this is to mention that I was due for a caliper rebuild and new disc's anyway .
My partner likes them and the first time she has to stop really quickly she will like them even more !!
I also like the way people go...ohhh not much clearance , gee they are really close , awesome look how BIG the disc's are , but hey clearance is clearance !!
They either hit or they miss and they miss by about 4 mm...how much do you need !!
So all around an awesome mod , not only safer , but visually excellant as well .
You gotta get us some pics!
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