brom86 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Hi my front caliper pistons are away and needing to refurbish them however I could upgrade to ls400 for not that much more than parts n labour. Can anyone tell me, as my search button on tapatalk isn't the best, what exactly do I need for a full replacement to the ls400. Is is only cut back on dust shield, ls400 brakes pads n discs. Small shaving off the rear of the calipers and that's it. No other parts needed. Brake lines r the same n stuff Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Yes, that should be it. Maybe PM Jon_dragon on here, as I know he did this swap a few weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parm_93 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I've just done this. Make sure you get the bolts from the LS400 callipers too as they will be needed (longer bolts). All that needs doing is cutting/trimming the rear dust shield as they won't fit with them on. And that's it! Brake lines are the same but I would recommend going for some braided ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRX Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Cool, on the hunt for some LS400 callipers too. Whats the best place to find them? been looking on ebay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parm_93 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Cool, on the hunt for some LS400 callipers too. Whats the best place to find them? been looking on ebay... Ring up your local scrappy, that's where I picked up mine from. £100 for both callipers, very good pads and discs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brom86 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Cheers parm appreciate your help. Ps ur package is on its way should be with u in couple days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parm_93 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 Cheers parm appreciate your help. Ps ur package is on its way should be with u in couple days No problem mate, and thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brom86 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 No problem mate, and thanks Do you need to shave a bit off the calliper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parm_93 Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 No mate, I just basically ripped off the dust cover, went on with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brom86 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonc Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 I did this conversion over 4 years ago and the callipers have been brilliant. I got the callipers from a member on here and bought brand new OEM discs, seal kits, pads and calliper mounting bolts (as the Lexus ones are needed). I adjusted the dust cover which was no big problem and changed the brake hoses for stainless steel braided ones I would recommend this upgrade. I have since added a brake stopper as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brom86 Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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