Toyota Supra TT brakes
#31
One more question on the subject, do I need to purchase a "Shim kit"?? I'm going to need pads since the calipers don't come with them and I saw a drop box option online that said "Include shim kit" so now I'm curious...do I need the shim kit? Or are they really just DIRECT swap ons?
edit: Also noticed something called a "Fitting kit"???? I just want to make sure my mechanic has everything he'll need to do the install.
edit: Also noticed something called a "Fitting kit"???? I just want to make sure my mechanic has everything he'll need to do the install.
Last edited by ashtray; 02-19-15 at 11:41 AM.
#32
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I was confused about shim kits and fitting kits, too. They get mentioned a lot, but rarely with much if any supporting information. From what I've been able to gather, the fitting kit is most likely the pins that hold the pad to the caliper, and possibly guides if applicable. The shim kit goes along with the pads and is only needed if the new pads don't include them. Basically, the shim just reduced noise and vibration from the pad-piston contact, although how or why I don't understand, since it's still two solid objects making contact either way and the pad is plenty stiff on its own. Calling it a shim is probably what confuses people, since that's an abnormal use of the term.
#34
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I bought Wagner ThermoQuiet pads for my LS calipers and they came with shims. The calipers in turn came with the pins, tensioner, and guides that would make up the fitting kit. So, unless I'm missing something essential that I'm not aware of from all the vague references, I'd say you're safe in taking a wait and see approach.
#36
A quick update...one of my bent rims is actually bent so bad that I either have to grind down the rim inner spoke or the caliper. It rubs about half of a mm worth so I'm thinking to salvage the caliper from looking horrible just grind down the inner spoke since I'm getting new rims.
This brings me to my question...will Enkei NTO3's OR RPO3's in 18's with an offset anywhere between 35 and 25? and a wheel width of 8.5 or bigger all around. Sorry the question is will these size of Enkei rims rub at all on my TT brakes in these sizes?
This brings me to my question...will Enkei NTO3's OR RPO3's in 18's with an offset anywhere between 35 and 25? and a wheel width of 8.5 or bigger all around. Sorry the question is will these size of Enkei rims rub at all on my TT brakes in these sizes?
#37
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A quick update...one of my bent rims is actually bent so bad that I either have to grind down the rim inner spoke or the caliper. It rubs about half of a mm worth so I'm thinking to salvage the caliper from looking horrible just grind down the inner spoke since I'm getting new rims.
This brings me to my question...will Enkei NTO3's OR RPO3's in 18's with an offset anywhere between 35 and 25? and a wheel width of 8.5 or bigger all around. Sorry the question is will these size of Enkei rims rub at all on my TT brakes in these sizes?
This brings me to my question...will Enkei NTO3's OR RPO3's in 18's with an offset anywhere between 35 and 25? and a wheel width of 8.5 or bigger all around. Sorry the question is will these size of Enkei rims rub at all on my TT brakes in these sizes?
#38
I have no clue on that. It is not in the product description.
Edit: They are under their racing category on their website and both say Spec-E inspected.
double edit: One of the advertisement photos has a car sporting some Willwood brakes so I'm sure if it can clear those it can clear Supra TT brakes especially since I'm going with their lowest possible offsets in the sizes I'm getting.
Edit: They are under their racing category on their website and both say Spec-E inspected.
double edit: One of the advertisement photos has a car sporting some Willwood brakes so I'm sure if it can clear those it can clear Supra TT brakes especially since I'm going with their lowest possible offsets in the sizes I'm getting.
#39
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Link where you are looking? Its sometimes called pad
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#41
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Yep, not listed. I'd see if you can contact mfgr or a dealer to ask... It's what you need to know.
#43
So I picked up my car and the rims I currently have rub so we ground down the inner rim spoke just a hair and it cleared...then with the heat expansion it rubbed again but nothing horrible just some paint off the caliper oh well.
I'm going to spend the weekend researching rims.
As for a review of the brakes...I can tell RIGHT AWAY they are much more heavy duty than the original Lexus SC300 rims. Like wow. I'll give a much better review once the weather is better. Currently raining and about 35 degrees.
I'm going to spend the weekend researching rims.
As for a review of the brakes...I can tell RIGHT AWAY they are much more heavy duty than the original Lexus SC300 rims. Like wow. I'll give a much better review once the weather is better. Currently raining and about 35 degrees.
#44
Guys,
I'm am doing the LS400 front (already have) and TT rear brake setup but want to be clear on what to get for the rear. I know to match LS rotor/pad and TT rotor/pad
1. Look for the 93-98 Supra rear calipers (some sites say it might not fit)?
2. Part # number to look for?
3. What price range should you expect new or reman?
Thanks for the help
I'm am doing the LS400 front (already have) and TT rear brake setup but want to be clear on what to get for the rear. I know to match LS rotor/pad and TT rotor/pad
1. Look for the 93-98 Supra rear calipers (some sites say it might not fit)?
2. Part # number to look for?
3. What price range should you expect new or reman?
Thanks for the help
#45
Lexus Champion
make sure it's Supra TT and all the calipers and rotors will fit. the rear TT rotors are 324mm in size just in case you're wondering. Supra Calipers bolt right up absolutely no problems. Remanned they should be around 90-120 per caliper, new, double if not triple the price if you can find them.