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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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i am getting ready to do a brake upgrade, but can make up my mind. i can get both LS & SUPRA calipers and rotors for the same price, just want CL members opinion's on what caliper to go with. LS or TTs
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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I'd go with the TT if your rims can clear it. If it's built for a Grand Touring car, then I'm sure it will work very well in a family sedan
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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i think you would need some special brackets for the LS brakes or shave some front end parts to clear. LS are lighter

TT don't need a special bracket, fits perfect but heavier. the calipers are really big so wheel choice may factor in.

it's your call.

i have TT brakes and they stop great and looks good also.
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Old Jan 15, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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i read this thread and if the sc300 can fit the ls and tt then it looks like it's a direct bolt on for a gs. they look identical to tt calipers, but like you said half the weight. they are 4 piston calipers too, but the rotor for the ls is an 1/8 smaller.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=120615
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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I've got TT and love them No complaints here with the TT Setup
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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The Supra's brakes are amazing for stock brakes. I've owned FD RX7's, NSX's, 300ZX TT's and my Supra's brakes impressed me the most out of all of those cars.....that says alot.
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by GS FONZy
i am getting ready to do a brake upgrade, but can make up my mind. i can get both LS & SUPRA calipers and rotors for the same price, just want CL members opinion's on what caliper to go with. LS or TTs
make poll if possible
Look at post #3 again and take it as a lesson....
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Supra TT brakes hands down. They are one of the best stock brakes in the world.
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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will the stock 17 inch wheels fit over the Supra TT calipers?
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob Daddy
will the stock 17 inch wheels fit over the Supra TT calipers?
Yeah, but you will need a spacer. 10 or 15mm i think.
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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The LS400 brakes are not exactly a direct bolt on...

At any rate, Supra TT brakes was the best stock brakes for the longest time until Porsche finally beat them.
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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I vote for the TT's!
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