scott87 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Looking for some advice with some parts i need for my n/a. Its a 1995 jap import, not modified and i need the following. 1. Front and rear disks 2. Front and rear pads 3. Gearbox oil and diff oil 4. Set of spark plugs Im not looking for anything fancy just oem or oem like will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Keiron can help with 3 and 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I have unused Chris wilson Pads and 2nd hand OEM discs that im not using. feel free to PM an offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Keiron can help with 3 and 4 Good to know :-) Although im looking for standard plugs not iridium ones, not happy paying £10 a plug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) http://www.sparkplugs.co.uk or ebay for the plugs and Toyota for the rest, or local motorfactors for the fluids Get a price from your local dealership for the discs & pads, i can get good discount from Toyota in B'ham near Star city so their worth a call and save on delivery costs Edited September 17, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Good to know :-) Although im looking for standard plugs not iridium ones, not happy paying £10 a plug. You can get them way cheaper than £10 per plug, approx £5.90 inc vat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Ah great thanks. I will have a look on that site. Is going to Toyota the cheapest way of getting pads and disks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 (edited) Ah great thanks. I will have a look on that site. Is going to Toyota the cheapest way of getting pads and disks? Get a price and pm me and i'll see if i can get them cheaper for you, Toyota discs and pads take some beating for normal use but they wont be the cheapest, if you want cheap get pattern parts from a local motor factors Edited September 17, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Good to know :-) Although im looking for standard plugs not iridium ones, not happy paying £10 a plug. He does standards ones too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Get a price and pm me and i'll see if i can get them cheaper for you, Toyota discs and pads take some beating for normal use but they wont be the cheapest, if you want cheap get pattern parts Ok thanks. Ill get a price tomorrow. There are loads on ebay that ive been looking at, are a lot of them to be avoided? I was thinking of getting grooved fronts and normal rear, then a full type of pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Get a price and pm me and i'll see if i can get them cheaper for you, Toyota discs and pads take some beating for normal use but they wont be the cheapest, if you want cheap get pattern parts I'm having issues with the quality of Toyota disks at the moment. The last 2 sets warped within 6months. After doing some research Toyota used to make the disks and let them sit for years before going on sale to strengthen them however now that doesn't happen. My next set won't be Toyota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I'm having issues with the quality of Toyota disks at the moment. The last 2 sets warped within 6months. After doing some research Toyota used to make the disks and let them sit for years before going on sale to strengthen them however now that doesn't happen. My next set won't be Toyota Can you put a link up to where you read that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Can you put a link up to where you read that Sure I'll try and find it, my friend who works for Toyota also new about it when I asked him. Owned my supra for 9 years and this problem has only started happening in the last 3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've never had an issue with UK spec discs or pads in 12 years inc doing some track days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I've never had an issue with UK spec discs or pads in 12 years inc doing some track days My car was a track car only before I re built it. Now it goes no where near a track and they still warp, I never ever sit on the brakes either, the quality is just not as good in fact my last set Toyota exchanged foc due to other complaints before me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnybravo2667 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 http://www.importcarparts.co.uk try them mate i got my discs and pads from them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Would these plugs be any good for my 1995 supra? The champion ones model RC7YC If not which would be best, as mentioned looking for standard ones, that site brings up a fair few possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 (edited) Look in the FAQ section, lots of good info in there for you on most topics NGK BKR5EIX Iridium NGK BKR5ES Copper NGK BKR5EP Laser Platinum Search ebay for the plugs as they appear to be silly cheap on there Edited September 18, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Looking for some advice with some parts i need for my n/a. Its a 1995 jap import, not modified and i need the following. 1. Front and rear disks 2. Front and rear pads 3. Gearbox oil and diff oil 4. Set of spark plugs Im not looking for anything fancy just oem or oem like will be fine. Do you know which brakes you have fitted? 1 & 2 OEM Toyota. Also get new fitting kits for the brake pads. Check calipers are working and seals are not split, if you have the smaller brakes check for cracks around the bleed nipple. 3. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?56684-FAQ-Oil-Fluid-Interval-Capacity-Steering-Brake-Coolant-Diff-Engine&highlight=fluid http://www.opieoils.co.uk/ trader on the forum provide a good service and prices are competitive. 4. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?41927-FAQ-Spark-plugs&highlight=spark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Do you know which brakes you have fitted? 1 & 2 OEM Toyota. Also get new fitting kits for the brake pads. Check calipers are working and seals are not split, if you have the smaller brakes check for cracks around the bleed nipple. 3. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?56684-FAQ-Oil-Fluid-Interval-Capacity-Steering-Brake-Coolant-Diff-Engine&highlight=fluid http://www.opieoils.co.uk/ trader on the forum provide a good service and prices are competitive. 4. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?41927-FAQ-Spark-plugs&highlight=spark Great thanks :-) Im trying to work out what i have on my car tbh. I know it is the lower spec n/a but i seem to have lots of upgraded things larger 17"wheels, black carpets and the other face lift bits. Are the number of pistons different on uk and jap brakes? Im also looking for some advice regarding the head unit/standard wiring in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Yes Small fronts have 2 pistons and large fronts have 4 pistons best thing to do is upload a pic of your front and rear brakes and then you will get a definitive answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Yes Small fronts have 2 pistons and large fronts have 4 pistons best thing to do is upload a pic of your front and rear brakes and then you will get a definitive answer Ok i will nip up and graab a photo of them today. Am i also right in thinking that if i have an aftermarket cd player the standard amp will have been bypassed? Is there any way to have this operating again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Great thanks :-) Im trying to work out what i have on my car tbh. I know it is the lower spec n/a but i seem to have lots of upgraded things larger 17"wheels, black carpets and the other face lift bits. Are the number of pistons different on uk and jap brakes? Im also looking for some advice regarding the head unit/standard wiring in the car. The Supra came with 2 brake options - larger front 4pot/rear 2pot or smaller front 2pot/rear 1pot - all UK spec Supras were fitted with the larger brakes, J-spec Supras were fitted with both options depending on the year and model. See here for pics and more details http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?249089-Supra-Brake-setups&highlight=brakes Whilst you have the brakes off I'd take the opportunity to refurbish the calipers, especially if they are the smaller brakes as the sliders are prone to sticking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 The Supra came with 2 brake options - larger front 4pot/rear 2pot or smaller front 2pot/rear 1pot - all UK spec Supras were fitted with the larger brakes, J-spec Supras were fitted with both options depending on the year and model. See here for pics and more details http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?249089-Supra-Brake-setups&highlight=brakes Whilst you have the brakes off I'd take the opportunity to refurbish the calipers, especially if they are the smaller brakes as the sliders are prone to sticking. Are there still places selling seal kits for callipers? Toyota told me they no longer do them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Toyota still sell them as far as i'm aware but you need to know what brakes you have first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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