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Old 08-08-02, 06:33 AM
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The costs of putting together a Supra kit are the same as just getting the Rod Millen kit. For the rest who are considering this upgrade, I would suggest you stick with Steve as he will surely take care of you.

I'm going to talk with stop tech and wilwood to see if they can do something for our cars.

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Old 08-08-02, 08:41 AM
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You don't really NEED the rear brakes upgraded. The Supra TT , and the stock GS use the same type of brake (2 caliper). It probably won't improve your braking distance, like the front upgrade would.
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Picture with rim on.
Old 08-08-02, 09:00 PM
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Opps....there's that picture with the rim on.
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Old 08-08-02, 09:03 PM
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There's a close-up picture. Note where I the type of the key is. that's where the caliper had to be grinded down a bit.
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Old 08-08-02, 09:07 PM
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thanks for that pic with the key. did you specify offset or hi-disc fitment or anything? cause i've been led to think my kinda similar rims won't take the upgrade
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Well, i have 20x8.5 with a 38+ offset. In order to fit the calipers you basically need either to get rims that fit a supra, use wheel spacers (not recommended), or if its barely rubbin you can grind the caliper a little bit like I did. Hope that helps.
Old 08-08-02, 11:19 PM
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bravo,

for supra tt breaks, you would need both HIGH disk AND correct offset....basically you need "room" behind the wheels for those monster calipers
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thank you much
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I was wondering if you have had any issues with abs when you did your swap
Old 01-06-14, 07:27 PM
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Damn... and I thought the last guy was bad for bumping an 8-year old thread but you just trumped him. But, I can't knock you for searching.

Anyway, ABS works fine with either the TT or LS brake swap.
Old 01-06-14, 07:28 PM
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12 year bump
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