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Tony Brammer
Newbie
sa
tt

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Reg: 11-2008

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 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 06:10 pm, by:  Tony Brammer (Glenelg1982) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I have tried emailing the seller with no answer but he otherwise looks reputable.
Obviously these rotors and pads will fit the SC300 but a Soarer TT? Pretty much the same car but I just want to check before I buy! If they do fit are the rotors the same size or smaller and will the pads fit in my calipers? The seller does not outline any details on size for his rotors either - another question I didn't get an answer to.
Basic question is are the pads / rotors interchangeable between the sc300 and a soarer tt? If so are there any size differences?

Here is the link;

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-98-Lexus-SC300-Soarer-Brake-Rotors+Pads-FREE-S&H-_W0QQitemZ2203255 17521QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20081207?IMSfp=TL0812071510006r10421

Also I did some research on the used pads (Axxis/PBR XBG) and besides some extra dust (Generally the trade off for good pads that don't eat up your rotors) They sound like good pads! Has anybody here ever used them in conjunction with some good rotors and fluid etc?

Thank you all in advance.
Tony.
Ben Lipman
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer TT manual

Posts: 1100
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 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 09:34 pm, by:  Ben Lipman (Ben12a) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I would guess that they are a direct replacement for the V8, but not the TT, as the TT has larger front rotors.

I also remember someone saying that there is a difference from US to Japan in rotor thickness as well. I would wait until the seller gets back to you with some specs, then you can compare them to the brake specs page on this forum.

PBR are a decent brand. A mate has one of their brake packages on his track car.
Scott Casey
TryHard
nsw
soarer v8

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Reg: 02-2008

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 Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 10:15 am, by:  Scott Casey (V8soarer_1991) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
as long the front rotor is 296mm (diameter) 32mm (thickness)

the v8's are 275mm (diameter) 28mm (thickness)
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
Soarer Limited UZZ31 V8

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 Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 01:50 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I think SC400's all had 296mm front brakes.

But the SC300's had the girly 275mm fonts.

Gee I really need to upgrade my fronts to some four pots in February.
Stephen So
Tinkerer
NSW
Soarer TT

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Reg: 10-2008

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 Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 02:07 pm, by:  Stephen So (Stofut) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
I was wondering the same thing a while ago, but then i figured that the money would be better spent on tires and brake pads since i don't drive that rough anyways lol. Those prices are a steal though if they fit the TT!
Matt Petersen
TryHard
NA
V8

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 Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 04:55 pm, by:  Matt Petersen (Mattmannz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Other way around Mike, the TT brakes are larger than the V8's and provide a noticable increase in braking power.

Matt.
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
Soarer Limited UZZ31 V8

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 Friday, December 19, 2008 - 09:38 am, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
No, I recall reading factory SC400 V8's over normal JDM Soarers had the bigger brakes like the Twin Turbo Soarers and UZZ32s.

Can't recall where I saw read it.
Matt Petersen
TryHard
NA
V8

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 Friday, December 19, 2008 - 11:39 am, by:  Matt Petersen (Mattmannz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Hmm, perhaps you are right Mike.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/mmp/lexus~sc400~rotors~parts.html

Certainly the Soarer V8's had the smaller brakes. Interesting that the US version got better brakes but less overall features.

Matt.
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
JZZ31

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 Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 12:06 pm, by:  Matthew Sharpe (Madmatt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Especially as americans generally don't care if their car won't stop.
Ben Lipman
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer TT manual

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 Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 12:15 pm, by:  Ben Lipman (Ben12a) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)
Matthew Sharpe wrote on Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 12:06 pm:

Especially as americans generally don't care if their car won't stop.

(there isn't one with the Aussie flag)

Or turn.

With the exception of one or two high end models, American cars are the pits.

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