Upgraded Brakes to 4-Piston Caliper!
01-05-11, 06:13 PM
#16
yeah I searched it was cpcalkins but he did not say whether he had changed the brake lines only that he got the full kit from Sewell Parts.
Edit: I'm a dodo bird, just re-read the post he changed everything out except the brake lines which he re-used, my fault guys, thanks GS350Lexus
Edit: I'm a dodo bird, just re-read the post he changed everything out except the brake lines which he re-used, my fault guys, thanks GS350Lexus
.
01-06-11, 01:57 AM
#19
You can always try these "Brembo" protective covers. 
http://www.focalprice.com/ERD75B/Hig...ver_Black.html
http://www.focalprice.com/ERD75B/Hig...ver_Black.html
01-06-11, 08:44 AM
#20
You can always try these "Brembo" protective covers.
http://www.focalprice.com/ERD75B/Hig...ver_Black.html
http://www.focalprice.com/ERD75B/Hig...ver_Black.html
lol, love the title
01-06-11, 07:00 PM
#23
Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: SC
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you are swapping out the brakes on your gs300, go the Seawells route and get the entire kit. For $780 you can get both calipers, rotors, pads w/shims, dust plates, and they ship super fast. Look under the IS section for the kit and if you do not need rotors, you can get a kit for $597 or something like that. I just did this a month ago and it was nice to have everything to do the job right.
01-06-11, 07:03 PM
#24
Rookie
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: SC
Posts: 65
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You do not need to replace the brake lines either.. I used the stock brake lines because I did not want to deal with changing out brake lines. The system bled super easy and you will notice a night and day difference from the sub par GS300 brakes.
01-06-11, 09:01 PM
#25
If you are swapping out the brakes on your gs300, go the Seawells route and get the entire kit. For $780 you can get both calipers, rotors, pads w/shims, dust plates, and they ship super fast. Look under the IS section for the kit and if you do not need rotors, you can get a kit for $597 or something like that. I just did this a month ago and it was nice to have everything to do the job right.
Ok, thats basically what I wanted to know, When I saw the calipers at the dealership, OMG these things are huge i mean there is a huge difference and these things will actually fit, how have your brakes been working, any problems or issue's!
01-06-11, 09:45 PM
#26
Yeah, gonna go with that cause checked with dealer a week ago and they told me $456EA for the caliper.
Ok, thats basically what I wanted to know, When I saw the calipers at the dealership, OMG these things are huge i mean there is a huge difference and these things will actually fit, how have your brakes been working, any problems or issue's!
Ok, thats basically what I wanted to know, When I saw the calipers at the dealership, OMG these things are huge i mean there is a huge difference and these things will actually fit, how have your brakes been working, any problems or issue's!
456 just for calipers and you will still need rotors and other parts
so yeah sewell is def where I'm purchasing them from. Even my parts guy said I should purchase from sewell.
01-07-11, 05:32 AM
#28
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (11)
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: NY
Posts: 889
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
All this is great to know bc this is on my to do list.. as well as replacing the rear brake pads...
So what are good brake lines to go w these? If brake lines provide better stopping power, im all in.
N ne one know how much will the typical install be?
So what are good brake lines to go w these? If brake lines provide better stopping power, im all in.
N ne one know how much will the typical install be?
01-07-11, 09:20 AM
#29
Well i have a guy thats gonna install them for $190 that included changing the rear brake pads and rotors on all four and the caliper and dust shield, you don't really need to change the brake lines, I've hear stainless steel braided brakes are usually helpful in stopping power, but the brake lines work as someone said.
01-07-11, 10:12 AM
#30
Well i have a guy thats gonna install them for $190 that included changing the rear brake pads and rotors on all four and the caliper and dust shield, you don't really need to change the brake lines, I've hear stainless steel braided brakes are usually helpful in stopping power, but the brake lines work as someone said.
190 for install, that's pretty good!!!! make sure you get brake fluid too for bleeding the brakes if the guy doesn't have it