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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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I have a question about the GS brakes.....The 06 gs300 has smaller brakes up front (perhaps back too)....Can the gs350 parts be put on directly, meaning buying a set of calipers and rotors? is it that simple? Would that be worth doing? Would the cost simply be 2 rotors, 2 calipers and pads? Thanks for your input?
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Yes and Yes. I've seen it done for the 2IS and the 3GS is the same set up.
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Yes and Yes. I've seen it done for the 2IS and the 3GS is the same set up.

I have a suspicion the is350 setup would fit on a gs300....what do you think?
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so is the rear smaller for the 06?
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I have a suspicion the is350 setup would fit on a gs300....what do you think?
same part numbers when I was checking at work...
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same part numbers when I was checking at work...
Do you mean is350 and gs350 rotors and calipers are same parts?
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yes they are
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would think so, my 300 has the 350 brakes on it.
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for the money you will spend you might as well do a big brake kit from a reputable company.
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for the money you will spend you might as well do a big brake kit from a reputable company.
i bet stock 350 calipers and rotors cost less than most bbk out there
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You can find used calipers/rotors/lines for 400-500 for the set any day...

In a way there is no need to buy brand new, if anything just rebuild the calipers and resurface the rotors. Given most of these used set ups probably have low miles and wouldnt need a rebuild yet.
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Originally Posted by ek9vboi
You can find used calipers/rotors/lines for 400-500 for the set any day...

In a way there is no need to buy brand new, if anything just rebuild the calipers and resurface the rotors. Given most of these used set ups probably have low miles and wouldnt need a rebuild yet.
amen, a used set would be very affordable. i have a set of used ls460 front brake setup (calipers, rotors, pads, lines), i just don't know if they fit
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amen, a used set would be very affordable. i have a set of used ls460 front brake setup (calipers, rotors, pads, lines), i just don't know if they fit
Maybe I can research it, I suspect it wont be compatible, first issue is the different bolt pattern....or is that an axle thing...
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i really don't know, maybe you are right though. if it's just the rotors, you can take everything else but them
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Originally Posted by ek9vboi
You can find used calipers/rotors/lines for 400-500 for the set any day...

In a way there is no need to buy brand new, if anything just rebuild the calipers and resurface the rotors. Given most of these used set ups probably have low miles and wouldnt need a rebuild yet.
well let me know if you see them. I don't usually see them for sale. Like to upgrade my fronts to the 4 pot....
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