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Hey all had a question, I'm about to purchase the new caliper on the 07-11 GS and want to know what I really need to change aside from the rotors, brake pads. In other words do I need to change the dust shield and the brake lines, etc. please help want to purchase what I need!
no they are 2 Pot and I want to upgrade them to 4 Pot, I know someone did it on this site but wanted to know if I needed to install all of that.
As 1Sick stated:
3GS 300 2 pot
3GS 350/430/450h/460 4 pot
I believe you need to change not only the calipers and rotors but the brake lines and dust shield. I can't see how the larger rotor would play nice on the smaller dust shield on the 300.
When I installed my aftermarket BBK, I just removed the dust shields, but since you're going with an OEM bigger brake you'll probably want them cause they do fit.
When I installed my aftermarket BBK, I just removed the dust shields, but since you're going with an OEM bigger brake you'll probably want them cause they do fit.
you talking about the brake lines or the brake shield
A word of caution: if you have a 2006 GS300 with custom wheels that were made specifically for that car you will not be able to reuse the wheels once you change the rotors without modification. The hub hat on the 2007+ GS is significantly thicker.
I purchased a set of custom wheels off of a 2006 GS300 and they would not fit on my 2007 GS350 without longer studs. I ended up selling them for a $200 loss.