ADD Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 (edited) Good afternoon, soon i intend to change my jspec brakes to the uk spec. Is this a straight forward prcedure? are there any problems i may encounter? am i right in saying all i will need for this upgrade is: discs, pads and calipers? thanks for any info ADD Edited September 9, 2012 by ADD (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 need to cut the dust sheild, apart from that should fit straight over i beleive. I still have UKs i need to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 thanks Noz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Think you need atleast 18" wheels aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Think you need atleast 18" wheels aswell. Uk spec supras have 17"s fitted as stock I have 19s and they still catch it all depends on the offset and wheel design, Luckily i had some spacers lying about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 Luckily I have 18's on already. Pretty east enough job to do is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Uk spec supras have 17"s fitted as stock I have 19s and they still catch it all depends on the offset and wheel design, Luckily i had some spacers lying about Yep, I have 18's as well and I don't think they will fit so I am getting some stock 17's until I find the wheels I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I'd fit some braided lines and replace all the old fluid, Motul RBF600 Copper slip. Vacuum bleeder makes it a simple one man job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 ok matey brilliant thank you. Regarding the size of wheels i suppose ill ust have to fit the brakes then see! although there is allot of space there at the moment with the jspec brakes on. I'd fit some braided lines and replace all the old fluid, Motul RBF600 Copper slip. Vacuum bleeder makes it a simple one man job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slicknick Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 I have UK specs, your welcome to test fit a wheel on my car to see the clearance if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 i have some cheap 18" advans that fit over uks by miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprab1 Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Uk spec supras have 17"s fitted as stock I have 19s and they still catch it all depends on the offset and wheel design, Luckily i had some spacers lying about Yeah but the were designed for the car, it's rare to find many other 17" that will clear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Yeah but the were designed for the car, it's rare to find many other 17" that will clear them. Like i said it depends on wheel design and offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted September 9, 2012 Author Share Posted September 9, 2012 I have UK specs, your welcome to test fit a wheel on my car to see the clearance if that helps. May have to take u up on that offer nick cheers pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slicknick Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 May have to take u up on that offer nick cheers pal No worries mate, I am changing my wheels over on Tuesday anyway once ive been to the Tyre fitters in the morning if that works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 No worries mate, I am changing my wheels over on Tuesday anyway once ive been to the Tyre fitters in the morning if that works for you. What sort of time mate? I have to be in work for 1500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Ok just picked UK brakes up, I just wanna double check they are an identical swap for jspec (apart from Being bigger) ?? A garage is fitting them for me for £150 and are aware that the shield will need to be cut back. Thanks for any info Ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Straight bolt on and play mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Thanks buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Im thinking of swapping to j specs for the rear to fit some nice wide centrelines on One mans trash..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Good luck...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Good luck...! Is that to me? Why do I need good luck lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Ok just picked UK brakes up, I just wanna double check they are an identical swap for jspec (apart from Being bigger) ?? A garage is fitting them for me for £150 and are aware that the shield will need to be cut back. Thanks for any info Ad Yes straight swap but as you say the heat shield will need trimming. removing or replacing with the larger one. In terms of parts you'll need Front/Rear 2 x Brake calipers 2 x Brake discs Brake pad set Brake pad fitting kit Anti squeal shim kit - most don't bother with these or only fit on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Nic I have all those items bar the anti squeal thanks mate Ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADD Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 I've cleaned the brakes up pretty good with brake cleaner. But around the pistons are still a little grubby, is brake cleaner ok to clean it all off? Then I'll put some Copper grease round them. Cheers Ad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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