Wolf Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 Hi I've read through the forum and see a lot of people have done this and are very happy with the results. I just wondered if any of you guys who have could let me know which parts are needed and an idea of costs. I had a cost of around £1200 in my head from somewhere for fronts but then my local Toyota dealer told me to double it! (Without checking prices I might add and after telling me it was flat out impossible and that everyone on this forum must be wrong! Don't you just love how helpful some dealers can be! LOL) Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 Originally posted by Wolf Hi I've read through the forum and see a lot of people have done this and are very happy with the results. I just wondered if any of you guys who have could let me know which parts are needed and an idea of costs. I had a cost of around £1200 in my head from somewhere for fronts but then my local Toyota dealer told me to double it! (Without checking prices I might add and after telling me it was flat out impossible and that everyone on this forum must be wrong! Don't you just love how helpful some dealers can be! LOL) Many thanks Hi m8 A long and torturous request - If you look up the thread 'group brake buy' - all the part numbers are on there together with an indication of normal retail costs Basically the dealer sounds like he is talking $hit - and yopur initial reaction to price is about right There are alternatives to the toyo std UK specs - and these have to be considered is the UK's wont fit under your alloys (and usually dont) - again check out the threads history If you want any info on fitting HiSpec brakes (which are 6 pot and do fit under skinny alloys) to your Soop let me know Cheers Paul:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted December 15, 2002 Author Share Posted December 15, 2002 Thanks Paul but... I couldn't find that thread on search under group buy or brakes. I'm not being lazy here but it just didn't come up on the search - do you have a link please?? Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 Sorry m8 - should have mentioned it's in the 'for sale/wanted section' Just looked it up - BBS group brake buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted December 15, 2002 Author Share Posted December 15, 2002 Aha - thanks M8 I've got it now I'll fax Toyota straight away and see what teh damage comes in at! Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 Consider diy as T0y0ta will charge an arm and a leg to fit no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted December 15, 2002 Author Share Posted December 15, 2002 I'll definately DIY it - just need Toyota for the parts ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Posted December 15, 2002 Share Posted December 15, 2002 I'm thinking about this as my front brakes are getting a bit worn now. However my Supe's wearing 18" Vertec Manaray Sport alloys so will the UK brakes fit fine? Cheers, Ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 Originally posted by IceMan I'm thinking about this as my front brakes are getting a bit worn now. However my Supe's wearing 18" Vertec Manaray Sport alloys so will the UK brakes fit fine? Cheers, Ice I'm sorry Ice, but i very much doubt anybody will answer that. The reason being as it's not so much the size of the wheels but more their offset and the way the spokes are formed. Nobody could tell you 100% unless they just happen to have the same wheels as you. The only true way to find out is to offer your wheels up to a car that already has UK spec brakes fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 Originally posted by Martin F I'm sorry Ice, but i very much doubt anybody will answer that. its funny u should say that , when i looked into getting some of them takakaira said they would fit but it was very tight (about 2mm clearance). i offer no guarantees with this info and u should still do as martin has suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 I always thought the brakes would expand massively when they get hot and then rub against the caliper, but I have seen some wheels on supras with big brakes that are very very close to the spokes but do not appear to have rubbed at all. Would the calipers expand sufficients to make then rub if the tolerances are too close or are they designed to expand as little as possible? JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 Originally posted by Branners Would the calipers expand sufficients to make then rub if the tolerances are too close or are they designed to expand as little as possible? JB I think they are some sort of steel, which wouldn't expand that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 the stock clearance is bugger all. i thought it was too close when i first saw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted December 16, 2002 Share Posted December 16, 2002 Expansion is not really an issue. If you get a fitting problem, use thin wheel spacers. Otherwise find a contact on this bbs who's got the brakes and negotiate a try-the-wheel on their car. This may cost you alcohol of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceMan Posted December 17, 2002 Share Posted December 17, 2002 well this is what the wheels (rear) look like (thanx to NewEra who still show my car on the Sold Stock list): Dunno if that helps clarify anything or not! Ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja_eli Posted December 18, 2002 Share Posted December 18, 2002 I've got UK spec brakes with UK alloys. I'm in London, you would be more than welcome to try it out on mine to see if it fits. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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