Let me see those brakes!!! (tons of pics, the BRAKE thread)
03-19-03, 05:25 PM
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Let me see those brakes!!! (tons of pics, the BRAKE thread)
Can those with upgraded brakesplease take pics of your car and front wheels showing the brakes behind the wheel. I looked around and saw few pics if any of completed brake upgrades. I am hoping to upgrade my brakes this summer.
One other thing, it seems adding SS brakelines will increase pedal feedback (like the steering ECU), is this the first thing I should do before I upgrade my calipers and rotors, thanks.
****Update Challenge*** Can u take pics of the car moving focusing on the brakes?
One other thing, it seems adding SS brakelines will increase pedal feedback (like the steering ECU), is this the first thing I should do before I upgrade my calipers and rotors, thanks.
****Update Challenge*** Can u take pics of the car moving focusing on the brakes?
Last edited by LexFather; 03-20-03 at 12:10 PM.
03-19-03, 06:07 PM
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J, that is the Supra upgrade correct, with 18s? My Weds from my understanding won't clear, so either I will be needing new wheels soon
or maybe the HR spacer will work. This pic is exactly what I would like to see (and for other members as well). Thanks a million.
or maybe the HR spacer will work. This pic is exactly what I would like to see (and for other members as well). Thanks a million.
03-19-03, 06:17 PM
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Sick,
Another Supra TT upgrade but with drilled and slotted rotors and silver paint (I like black better, will repaint them soon).
My wheels are 18" & high disk; I still needed a small spacer for them to fit
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My advice on the SS lines is that if you're going to change your brakes out within the next 6 months, doing the SS brake lines now will be a waste of money. The difference is pretty minor (I did that as my first step on stock brakes before upgrading).
Another Supra TT upgrade but with drilled and slotted rotors and silver paint (I like black better, will repaint them soon).
My wheels are 18" & high disk; I still needed a small spacer for them to fit
.My advice on the SS lines is that if you're going to change your brakes out within the next 6 months, doing the SS brake lines now will be a waste of money. The difference is pretty minor (I did that as my first step on stock brakes before upgrading).
Last edited by DaveGS4; 03-19-03 at 06:20 PM.
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03-19-03, 08:58 PM
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DaveGS4 - What's the offset of your wheels ? and did you do any pre-measurements before you ordered to make sure they would fit ?
I was told to measure from the hub to the spokes to get a measurement. Still haven't done it yet, but it looks like it will fit.
Just trying to compare notes before i make the move. THANKS
I was told to measure from the hub to the spokes to get a measurement. Still haven't done it yet, but it looks like it will fit.
Just trying to compare notes before i make the move. THANKS
03-19-03, 10:19 PM
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Originally posted by 1niceride
DaveGS4 - What's the offset of your wheels ? and did you do any pre-measurements before you ordered to make sure they would fit ?
DaveGS4 - What's the offset of your wheels ? and did you do any pre-measurements before you ordered to make sure they would fit ?
Unfortunately (or fortunately) these were a brand new model of wheels just released in Japan when I got them and no one else had them (or still has them as far as I know). Since they're JDM wheels, didn't have access to a physical set of them until mine arrived. Both GS4Will and I looked carefully at the spoke design, etc and were comfortable that it would fit. They're just a TINY bit short of clearing the wheel... I've got the smallest spacer made on them.
The TT calipers are pretty big - don't underestimate 'em. When I was looking for a pic of the calipers I also found one closer up where you can see a little chip/scuff in the caliper paint where the wheel hit it upon initial install .
Last edited by DaveGS4; 03-19-03 at 10:21 PM.
03-20-03, 03:04 AM
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Not SupraTT or Brembo, but related to brakes...thought you might want to see some other options...
AP Racing - 6 Piston - 13.5" Slotted & Cross Drilled Rotors
StopTech - 4 Piston - 14" Slotted Rotors - Sorry, haven't installed these yet...going on the project car.
AP Racing - 6 Piston - 13.5" Slotted & Cross Drilled Rotors
StopTech - 4 Piston - 14" Slotted Rotors - Sorry, haven't installed these yet...going on the project car.
Last edited by Manaray; 03-20-03 at 03:06 AM.
03-20-03, 04:12 PM
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Wow, not sure if I'm in the same league as the big boys here, but I'll show ya what I got. 
From My Brake Upgrade Page(s)
From My Brake Upgrade Page(s)
03-20-03, 06:05 PM
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I don't want to hijack Sick's thread, but here's the short version:
wheel accident, 17s on, since addicted to performance and ride of 17s, reluctant to fix Lows.
wheel accident, 17s on, since addicted to performance and ride of 17s, reluctant to fix Lows.