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Old 04-28-02, 11:15 PM
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Hey guys i think its time for a break kit

any idea what i can get for around 1k give or take?

let me know asap

thanks

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erick you can get the TRD or the supra brakes for that price, Im not sure if the brembo is in your price range I think there between 1.5k-2k, if you are going to use forced indction in the future I would suggest you save up some more $ and get a brembo or HP racing kit
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The Supra TT BRAKE (not "Break"!) kit is the most cost effective solution....but if you want to get into the "big leagues", AP/Brembo can't be beat. If you want something a little more exotic, you can look at the Endless 4 or 6 piston setup also. More pricey than the AP or Brembo setup however...
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any idea how much the supra brake kit is?
will they fit well with my l-sportline wheels?
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Two thing with Brake UPgrade..

1. Wheel Spoke Design.

2. Offset.
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That depends on your off-set of the rim...if you know of anybody that has the supra tt brakes, ask the guy to help you out to see if your rims will clear the calipar...that's what I did with my rims, I was lucky that HI98GS has the supra tt set up on his car, saved me from a lot of headaches, for me I know that I have to go with OEM size rotors and calipar's...

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Erick,

Hit this link below for the Supra kit that Steve Ganz @ Carson is selling.. This is my next purchase and Steve tells me he can get the rotors in slotted and drilled if I wish or just slotted or just drilled.. So lots of options to choose from rotor wise..

Shoot him a PM SUPRATRD or email him at gonzo4u@earthlink.net and he should be able to hook you up..

Supra Brake Upgrade Link
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thanks

hopefully i can get them before the weekend

big car show this weekend

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I have got the Rod Millen kit and am very happy with it!
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I will be upgrading too! Soon
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Car show?? in the DC metro area????
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Carlisle PA
custom compact import show
or somethin like that

3 day event

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It doesn't only depend on offset, it also depends on whether the rims are 'high disc' fitment. Basically if you don't have more than 2" between the back side of the spoke and the caliper, you can't fit a bigger brake upgrade.
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