calliper covers
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Only downside is that the Supra TT calipers won't fit with stock rims. I have a set of them with pads sitting on my shelf. Now that I got my new rims just need to make sure they will have enough clearance. Also you will need larger rotors to use the supra or LS calipers. Another financial factor to keep in mind.
Last edited by ShawnOk; 04-15-15 at 05:44 AM.
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My LS400 brake upgrade cost me total of $600. You need RCA, new rotors and pads and of course the calipers, I rebuilt and powder coated them. If you gone with Supra brakes, the brake themselves are about $500 and you still need rotors and pads, rebuild them, powder coats are all extra.
The Supra brakes are about 1/2" bigger on rotors and from what I understood, heavier than the LS400 brakes.
I think OP is running 20" Work wheels and should clear the calipers. It's only worthwhile if you are in to them, otherwise just paint the calipers which really isn't a bad suggestion.
The Supra brakes are about 1/2" bigger on rotors and from what I understood, heavier than the LS400 brakes.
I think OP is running 20" Work wheels and should clear the calipers. It's only worthwhile if you are in to them, otherwise just paint the calipers which really isn't a bad suggestion.
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There are good DIY in here that you can search and follow, right now kuWuPt has a good write up going on.
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I dont want to get into trouble by inserting a link to a seller that is not a sponsor but check the bays, search supra turbo front brake rotors and you can see them all, they range from $100 to almost $300 a pair, some with pads. If I were to do this, I would get stop tech rotors and yes, they are pricy.
As for triming the shield, look into kuWuPt build thread as he had a picture of the trimming, even though it's for LS400 calipers but it should be very very similar.
Personally, I don't like cross drilled rotors because back when I was racing the cross drilled rotors tends to develop hair line cracks from the drilled holes after heavy uses, and these were either OEM Porsche rotors or Bembo racing rotors. Of course, I don't think you would get to that point but it's just me. I have slotted rotors for my upgrade. For the "cool look" effects, cross drilled and slotted.
As for triming the shield, look into kuWuPt build thread as he had a picture of the trimming, even though it's for LS400 calipers but it should be very very similar.
Personally, I don't like cross drilled rotors because back when I was racing the cross drilled rotors tends to develop hair line cracks from the drilled holes after heavy uses, and these were either OEM Porsche rotors or Bembo racing rotors. Of course, I don't think you would get to that point but it's just me. I have slotted rotors for my upgrade. For the "cool look" effects, cross drilled and slotted.
Last edited by bb430; 04-15-15 at 01:27 PM.
#14
NO to brake caliper covers!!
All I heard is bad things about the covers. If I can paint my calipers, anyone can do it!! When you have a half a day free time, it's worth it! I gave each one four coats then allow a whole day to let it dry and the next day it's super shiny and hard. Then put some decals ($5-$12 Ebay) and very important next step, spray over decals with high temp gloss clear coat.
#15
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Tks all for feedback. I will paint them.
Is there a peticular paint that seems to wk best over others..
I know prep will be the most important factor..
Is there a peticular paint that seems to wk best over others..
I know prep will be the most important factor..