supra_si Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Having changed my pads last night i noticed my discs had seen better days so lookign to get some new OEM discs as ive heard they are pretty darn good to start with. Where can i get hold them and are they hard to fit for a novice DIY 'er ps how much would i be looking at spending for OEM discs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 theres a company on ebay that i have used, great brakes! there local to my house i bought front disks, rear disks, rear shoes - genuine toyota and pads all round for a ridiculously low price around £200 i think. Anyways heres a link to there ebay shop, give them a call:- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-ARISTO-3-0-4-0-SOARER-2-5-SUPRA-BRAKE-DISCS-REAR_W0QQitemZ280232701088QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item280232701088&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 ever since i have had their brakes on my car i havent had a single issue, car brakes brilliant and no squeeks or rattles. As for fitting, not difficult just a few bolts to take off but make sure you have strong rachets for the calliper bolts, copper grease and a brake piston push tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I'm pretty sure my local part place lists pattern disc's which should be pretty near identical in composition to std, so check your nearest one, you would be surprised how cheap they are in comparison with Mr T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 is there a guide that i havent come across yet on how to change discs, ive had the calipers off to change the pads last night, couldnt see how the disc came off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 I've just bought some J Spec front disc's from Mr T, £142 inc delivery. That was with a club discount. I think I did see a guide on here somewhere. I'm planning on doing mine at the weekend so could do with finding it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 http://www.tcbparts.co.uk - i use them ALOT and never had any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 Toyota would be a good place to go for OEM discs.... Try Paul Whiffin or Steve Manley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vvtiguy Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 i've always bought my discs/pads from brakes4u.co.uk their oem discs are brembo and are cheaper than the genuine toyota ones. you can specify them to be grooved/drilled to for extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 they say no products are currently available on their site, and they are all EBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vvtiguy Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 doh, I mean 3g brakes not brakes4u..I need to stop posting when im half asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 yeh just been looking at 3g brakes , what kind to go for 10g, 20g or drilled n groooved hmm the choices. only thing is last time i had grooved discs i had a whirlling noise when braking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meph137 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Sorry a (very slight) thread hijack, but while we are on the topic - whenever I put new discs on they look great but very quickly get a rust sheen on them, however you see a lot of more modern cars with really exposed brakes and they have no rust at all, is this due to a better disc to being with or is the disc coated in something after purchasing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 i think it is dependant on the disc, i think some are coated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 (edited) i think it is dependant on the disc, i think some are coated How can they be coated ? as soon as you use the brakes the coating would wear off, its more than likely down to the differant materials being used to make them, some being more ferrous than others would be my guess. Not being used frequently also gives the disc a chance to corrode on its bare surface Edited January 10, 2009 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Sorry a (very slight) thread hijack, but while we are on the topic - whenever I put new discs on they look great but very quickly get a rust sheen on them, however you see a lot of more modern cars with really exposed brakes and they have no rust at all, is this due to a better disc to being with or is the disc coated in something after purchasing? The only disc's that are not going to rust are ceramic, the others you have seen are just used on a regular basis and don't have time to develop any rust, IE used every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 IMO DBA discs are worth every penny, very good stuff if you drive hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meph137 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 The only disc's that are not going to rust are ceramic, the others you have seen are just used on a regular basis and don't have time to develop any rust, IE used every day. I don't reckon thats the case as they are perfect all over, right from the outside right into the center, which the pad wont touch...thats generally the areas I'm on about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I don't reckon thats the case as they are perfect all over, right from the outside right into the center, which the pad wont touch...thats generally the areas I'm on about Well they may well have an anti corrosive coating that prevents the non contact areas from rust, at least for a while, but there won't be any on the contact area, and they don't make disc's from non ferrous metal IE stainless steel as its not as good with friction/heat dispersion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hi Supra Si. 3G Discs with 10 grooves you can even get them dimpled for looks but doesn't compromise the strength much, these are good discs. Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted January 10, 2009 Author Share Posted January 10, 2009 cheers bob, seen some for about 140 inc delivery for a pair of dimple and grooved, is that good value?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 cheers bob, seen some for about 140 inc delivery for a pair of dimple and grooved, is that good value?? Where at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meph137 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 (edited) Well they may well have an anti corrosive coating that prevents the non contact areas from rust, at least for a while, but there won't be any on the contact area, and they don't make disc's from non ferrous metal IE stainless steel as its not as good with friction/heat dispersion. Just had a little look...yeh you can definatly get some painted: http://www.brembo.com/ENG/AfterMarketBrakes/Products/ProductsPainted.htm https://www.ssfautoparts.com/public/promo/zimmerman/zimmerman_0408.asp Seems as though anti-corrosion coating might be becoming more standard having read this: http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/463760 Also, seen this spray paint...not sure if its very good though, would be pretty wary of it.... http://www.sonax.com/sonax-e/katalog_product.php?show_cat=18&show_product=446300 Edited January 10, 2009 by meph137 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 I always paint the non contact areas of my new disc's before fitting, if you want brake bling then fit alloy bells, and just change the rotors;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 Where at? hmmm should i give my sources away???? ok here ya go http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290168376586 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meph137 Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 hmmm should i give my sources away???? ok here ya go http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=290168376586 Guessing they are jspec discs? That is, assuming jspec and uk have different size discs which I think they do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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