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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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Anyone know where i can get 4 calipers for the SC4 at? Or a deal on the calipers,rotors and pads would be great.

I know all about the LS and TT upgrades but they are out of my price range because i still have stock rims.

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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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very curious, are all your calipers bad? i highly doubt it.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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Toyota dealership said to replace all of them.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 06:10 PM
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PM me with your AIM screen name and we can talk. I'm about to get TT brakes all around, so I will have my calipers, drilled/slotted rotors, and pads for sale.
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mteele
PM me with your AIM screen name and we can talk. I'm about to get TT brakes all around, so I will have my calipers, drilled/slotted rotors, and pads for sale.

do the 300 and the 400 have the same brakes? I dont have an AIM but PM me their condition and how much they will cost, thanks
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by RX944
Toyota dealership said to replace all of them.
If the Toyota dealership said to jump off a bridge, would you?

The dealership just wants your sweet sweet money

PS. SC4 brakes are slightly larger in front, but exactly the same in the rear
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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word, they are stealers not dealers. haha
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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Lets just say, hypothetically, that i really do need 4 calipers; Wheres a good, cheap place to buy them from?

I completely understand everyone telling me its unlikely, but i am going to take the word of the professional that looked at the car and get the brakes redone.

Thanks
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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what is the problem with the brakes, we have many many knowledgeable members that can offer advice.

if you want to change all the brakes, I suggest replacing two at a time, not all 4.
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RX944
Lets just say, hypothetically, that i really do need 4 calipers; Wheres a good, cheap place to buy them from?

I completely understand everyone telling me its unlikely, but i am going to take the word of the professional that looked at the car and get the brakes redone.

Thanks

You're sure its calipers, not rotors that need the replacing? Did he say what was wrong with the calipers? I'd take it back there and make them show me what was wrong and make sure they meant calipers instead of rotors! I don't see how calipers can go bad unless your brakes just aren't working at all.
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 06:44 PM
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the calipers arent releasing all the way, wearing out the pads and the rotors. They said replace it all and if the pads wear out prematurely it may be a problem with the ABS.


Guy at the Toyota dealership said the SC400 had a problem with the ABS system and they had a recall for it. Called Lexus of Wilmington, said they didnt know anything about a recall, then later said it was "a service bulletin, not a recall."
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