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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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Hi! I want to know is the 07 GS350 front caliper same as the IS350? Can the GS caliper also fit the IS250? Thanks!
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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yes, and it should. however, i believe it might be more than just a simple swap.
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 07:18 PM
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does any know the part number for the is350 brake caliper?
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by alan003
does any know the part number for the is350 brake caliper?
Right: 47730 Left: 47750

correct me if wrong!!!

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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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^ do you happen to have the full part #, i think its missing a few digits
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by alan003
^ do you happen to have the full part #, i think its missing a few digits
ohh...try this!!

47730-22460
47750-22460
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by imkraziguy
ohh...try this!!

47730-22460
47750-22460

thanks! i was thinking of upgrading the brakes, but its a little too pricey. gotta save up lol
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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GS350, GS430, and IS350 , same caliper, rotor, and pads
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by sinister2c
GS350, GS430, and IS350 , same caliper, rotor, and pads
thanks!!! so just need caliper, rotor & pad...anything else need to change? And how about the rear brake? is250 and is350 same??
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by imkraziguy
thanks!!! so just need caliper, rotor & pad...anything else need to change? And how about the rear brake? is250 and is350 same??

they have different rear brakes as well. is350 have bigger vented discs with bigger calipers than the 250
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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^front should be a direct swap
the rear,,I would say that it's not worth the hassle..not that much of difference if you ask me....
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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i got the calipers, all seals and pistons are installed but i need retainer clips for the pads. Is called Fit Kit and do i need the Shim Kit? Where i can get those? anything else?

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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by imkraziguy
i got the calipers, all seals and pistons are installed but i need retainer clips for the pads. Is called Fit Kit and do i need the Shim Kit? Where i can get those? anything else?

how much you got the calipers for? sewell sells the fit and shim kit for under 20 bucks
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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by alan003
how much you got the calipers for? sewell sells the fit and shim kit for under 20 bucks
$290 shipped from ebay
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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I got my 350 calipers for free, wrecked IS350 a friend body shop = me being a happy camper.
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