View Poll Results: Which BBK should I go with?
Stop Tech
9
45.00%
Brembo
4
20.00%
AP Racing
7
35.00%
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Advice on BBK purchase
Originally Posted by GS300Rich
Thanks for the info bob. I have to admit that I am really leaning towards the stoptech because of all the great reviews I have seen from people. For some reason I thought you had Brembos on your GS. I was looking at a picture of your car with the HREs on it for a reference for some wheels I am getting and just thought your car is extremely nice 
make up your mind
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One more question to throw out there in case anyone is still looking at this thread For those that are running only the front bbk, what color did you paint the rear stock calipers? I have mine painted black now, the only color I would paint stock, and am thinking about going red with the bbk. I really think I am going to leave the rears black as I dont want to draw attention to them. Would that look out of place, should I just paint them red to match? If stoptech comes out with the rears at a price that isnt too much I will probably go that route but it doesnt seem like they will be ready for a while.
For those that are running only the front bbk, what color did you paint the rear stock calipers? I have mine painted black now, the only color I would paint stock, and am thinking about going red with the bbk. I really think I am going to leave the rears black as I dont want to draw attention to them. Would that look out of place, should I just paint them red to match? If stoptech comes out with the rears at a price that isnt too much I will probably go that route but it doesnt seem like they will be ready for a while.
StopTech has a 4 wheel kit, if you want them all to match.
I personally don't think front red BBK calipers with black rear calipers would be good. My front only StopTech BBK have black calipers and I keep promising any day to use the G2 black paint I've got to do the rears stockers. One day.
I personally don't think front red BBK calipers with black rear calipers would be good. My front only StopTech BBK have black calipers and I keep promising any day to use the G2 black paint I've got to do the rears stockers. One day.
Originally Posted by bitkahuna
StopTech has a 4 wheel kit, if you want them all to match.
I personally don't think front red BBK calipers with black rear calipers would be good. My front only StopTech BBK have black calipers and I keep promising any day to use the G2 black paint I've got to do the rears stockers. One day.
I personally don't think front red BBK calipers with black rear calipers would be good. My front only StopTech BBK have black calipers and I keep promising any day to use the G2 black paint I've got to do the rears stockers. One day.
for me i painted my rear calipers black and put on the lexus logo
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Originally Posted by GS300Rich
One more question to throw out there in case anyone is still looking at this thread For those that are running only the front bbk, what color did you paint the rear stock calipers? I have mine painted black now, the only color I would paint stock, and am thinking about going red with the bbk. I really think I am going to leave the rears black as I dont want to draw attention to them. Would that look out of place, should I just paint them red to match? If stoptech comes out with the rears at a price that isnt too much I will probably go that route but it doesnt seem like they will be ready for a while.
For those that are running only the front bbk, what color did you paint the rear stock calipers? I have mine painted black now, the only color I would paint stock, and am thinking about going red with the bbk. I really think I am going to leave the rears black as I dont want to draw attention to them. Would that look out of place, should I just paint them red to match? If stoptech comes out with the rears at a price that isnt too much I will probably go that route but it doesnt seem like they will be ready for a while.
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I have the OE calipers in the rear, painted red to match the front BBK. I also did the cross-drilled rotors and braided brake lines with upgraded pads.
StopTech offers a 14" rear kit (won't fit my rear wheels because I wanted a massive lip, a compromise I made when I spec'd the wheels) and they have a 2-piston rear kit on the way for the GS. You can bet I'll have that on my car ASAP!!
-Bob
StopTech offers a 14" rear kit (won't fit my rear wheels because I wanted a massive lip, a compromise I made when I spec'd the wheels) and they have a 2-piston rear kit on the way for the GS. You can bet I'll have that on my car ASAP!!
-Bob
Originally Posted by SoCalSC4
StopTech offers a 14" rear kit (won't fit my rear wheels because I wanted a massive lip, a compromise I made when I spec'd the wheels) and they have a 2-piston rear kit on the way for the GS. You can bet I'll have that on my car ASAP!!
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I think I will leave the rears black until I can figure out what stoptech is doing with the rears. Since they will be 2 piston will there be a larger diameter caliper? Im not sure if the wheels I ordered will clear a bbk in the back though.
Hey Paul, I bought the G2 caliper paint because of your write up a long time ago. I am really happy with it. It isnt too glossy which is how I want it. Plus it has proved to be quite sturdy. I had some spray on there before from NXT or something and it just flaked off like nothing was holding it on
I prepped it good but didnt help.
Keep the advice and thoughts coming guys
Hey Paul, I bought the G2 caliper paint because of your write up a long time ago. I am really happy with it. It isnt too glossy which is how I want it. Plus it has proved to be quite sturdy. I had some spray on there before from NXT or something and it just flaked off like nothing was holding it on
I prepped it good but didnt help.Keep the advice and thoughts coming guys
Originally Posted by GS300Rich
Since they will be 2 piston will there be a larger diameter caliper? Im not sure if the wheels I ordered will clear a bbk in the back though.
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Originally Posted by Neo
It's hard to tell since StopTech has not released Lexus fitment on the ST-22 calipers yet but from peeking at different diagrams, it you have at least 25mm from the wheel hub, you stand a good chance of fitting the calipers. We'll have to wait and see though.
http://www.stoptech.com/wheelfitchar...18-2371-00.pdf
In case some of you aren't familiar with how to use it, here are instructions.
http://www.stoptech.com/wheelfitchar...ctions/how.htm
Looking like we are about 6 week lead time at this point for this kit. It's a 355 kit and needs 18" wheels, plus spoke clearance.
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I swear, StopTech has the best brake drawings in the business...
I just checked against our forging drawings, and our 20" "super-low disk" clears by 2mm- close, but it'll work. My 20" wheels are golden for this kit!
I can't say for all brands of wheels, but most 19" and 20" low-disk wheels should work for this kit.
Howard, Jeff has the specifics for what I want... red with cross-drilled rotors! Please put me down for a rear 2-piston kit!!
Bob Hale
Director of Marketing
Zone Wheels USA
I just checked against our forging drawings, and our 20" "super-low disk" clears by 2mm- close, but it'll work. My 20" wheels are golden for this kit!
I can't say for all brands of wheels, but most 19" and 20" low-disk wheels should work for this kit.
Howard, Jeff has the specifics for what I want... red with cross-drilled rotors! Please put me down for a rear 2-piston kit!!
Bob Hale
Director of Marketing
Zone Wheels USA
Originally Posted by SoCalSC4
I swear, StopTech has the best brake drawings in the business...
Thanks for the link Howard. There isn't even a link on the website yet. I looked things up earlier (and now).
Any idea what the list price will be?
Last edited by Neo; Apr 26, 2005 at 06:28 PM.