Guest g4r3th Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hi guys, I've recently bought a 98 vvti Supra and I have a lot to learn but just wonderd if you can help me with this particular thing first. The rear right hand brake caliper has stuck on and the rear discs on both sides don't look that healthy, should I be looking at replacement like for like parts or looking at upgrading? I dont have money to burn but want the car to be right so I can enjoy it. Also does anyone know of a good garage to get to know in the Fleet (Hampshire) area if I need performance parts or work carried out. I want to do some stuff myself to get to know the car but I know my limits too. Thanks in advance. G4r3th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) The handbrake operates inside the rear discs and has nothing to do with the calipers What calipers do you have fitted ? are they 4 piston fronts and 2 piston rears or 2 piston fronts and 1 piston rears ? Page BR-60 shows the handbrake mechanism in the attached PDFBR.pdf Edited November 20, 2012 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest g4r3th Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I've jacked up the back when it was in neutral and the right rear was solid but the left spun happily. There's plenty of wear on the pads on the left but it's metal to metal on the right. Thanks very much for this info I'll have a closer look tomorrow in the day light and see what calipers are on there. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 If their the smaller type 2 piston 1 piston known as j spec brakes the cheapest upgrade is to fit the 4 piston 2 piston brakes commonly known as UK spec which will cost around £1100 for brand new calpers, discs and pads for the front and rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest g4r3th Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Thats great thanks very much i'll have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 If your not sure what you have post some pics of the calipers and we'll soon tell you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Pics and info about the different Supra brakes here http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?249089-Supra-Brake-setups&highlight=brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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