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Ian Johnston
TryHard South Australia UZZ30 GT 4.0
Posts: 222 Reg: 07-2005
| ATTENTION ALL V8 OWNERS, UPGRADE TO TT BRAKES NOW!! Have just finished fitting TT brakes to my V8. Best money I have ever spent. So much more braking power and confidence when the need arrives. I would recommend this upgrade as the best thing you can do to a V8. |
Avin Luther
TryHard vic Soarer V8 uzz31
Posts: 212 Reg: 07-2005
| The paint is drying on mine as we speak! but when i took the springs / clips out to paint the calipers i lost 2 of them! Will they squeel without them? anyone got a spare couple? No hurry since i cant drive for a month |
Tom Kneebone
Tinkerer WA factory 5 spd TT : Auto TT
Posts: 28 Reg: 10-2005
| Some of you might have seen these stats, but to those that havent, here they are: Braking performance comparison: Vehicle [Braking horsepower] Ferrari F1 [7000+] Porsche Twin Turbo GT1 [2060] Brembo/AP 6 pot 385mm discs [2040] Mercedes Brabus V12 [1950] Supra TT 4 pots with Mintex grooved discs [1760] Wilwood Rallystop 4pot 355mm discs [1750] Brembo/AP 6 pot 355mm discs [1680] Maclaren F1 [1670] Supra TT 4 pots [1665] Wilwood Rallystop 4pot 320mm discs [1640] Brembo/AP 6 pot 320mm discs [1590] Porsche 996 C2/C4 [1590] Ferrari 456GT [1480] Supra / Soarer TT 2 pots [1010] Lamborghini Muira (1966) [780] Ford Mondeo 2Ltr Saloon [700] |
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer South Australia GT4.0 V8
Posts: 2084 Reg: 11-2004
| What pads have you fitted Ian? |
Damien Smith
TryHard NSW Manual UZZ31
Posts: 186 Reg: 07-2005
| Good work Ian. Braided brake lines also help - much better pedal feel. |
Jeff Harper
Trader NSW UZZ32 Active V8
Posts: 595 Reg: 07-2005
| I have a set of TT calipers for sale $300 includes used pads. |
Blaine Hanson
Tinkerer WA V8
Posts: 60 Reg: 08-2005
| Message sent |
Jamie Metropoulos
Newbie wa lexus soarer v8
Posts: 3 Reg: 10-2005
| i was gona go the supra calipers n discs. how big r the TT ones cause i wanted to fill the 18 inch momo's with some disc. |
Ian Johnston
TryHard South Australia UZZ30 GT 4.0
Posts: 225 Reg: 07-2005
| Peter, I used Bendix Advance. We deal with Bendix for our truck brakes, so I got a good deal. I had Advance pads on my V8 brakes, and I know not alot of people on here dont like Bendix, but I dont race, so they are OK. I was around in the Metal King days,so I stick with Bendix. |
Ian Johnston
TryHard South Australia UZZ30 GT 4.0
Posts: 226 Reg: 07-2005
| Avin, I had the same problem. I used the springs out of my V8 calipers. Jamie, I think Supra brakes are bigger. Should fill out better than TT. |
Jeff Harper
Trader NSW UZZ32 Active V8
Posts: 597 Reg: 07-2005
| I am selling Soarer TT 2 pot stoppers. However I have 1 set of Celsior 4 pot callipers, including pads for $550. These weigh 8kg less than Supra callipers and are easy to fit. Plus posatge. |
Jason Kingsmill
TryHard NSW UZZ31 Soarer V8
Posts: 271 Reg: 07-2005
| Jeff - email sent mate. |
Jeff Harper
Trader NSW UZZ32 Active V8
Posts: 598 Reg: 07-2005
| The Celsior has the same rear callipers as the Soarer, no advantage at all. This is a complete set of fronts, the pads alone (used) are probably worth $100. |
Ian Johnston
TryHard South Australia UZZ30 GT 4.0
Posts: 228 Reg: 07-2005
| There is a set of brakes to suit a Toyota Altezza? Lexus 200 on Ebay. Would they fit a Soarer? |
Benny Gammelmark
DieHard NSW V8 UZZ31
Posts: 983 Reg: 07-2005
| Damien, where did you get your rotors from, what brand and what was the price? I need a set. |
Avin Luther
TryHard vic Soarer V8 uzz31
Posts: 217 Reg: 07-2005
| Ian: do the springs from the V8 fit? I was told they were different? Cool, that saves a headache! Cheers |
Ian Johnston
TryHard South Australia UZZ30 GT 4.0
Posts: 230 Reg: 07-2005
| Avin, if you mean the thin wire spring clip that goes between the 2 disc pads(2 on each caliper), yes they do. Not exactly the same shape, but mine fitted. They are to keep the pads from rubbing on the disc when foot not on brakes. |
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer South Australia GT4.0 V8
Posts: 2092 Reg: 11-2004
| And the little brass pad clips are the same too. Just hope you don't lose the little square carbon shims that go with them. |
Avin Luther
TryHard vic Soarer V8 uzz31
Posts: 219 Reg: 07-2005
| cheers, i got everything i need then.. |
Jeff Harper
Trader NSW UZZ32 Active V8
Posts: 599 Reg: 07-2005
| Celsior 4 pots sold. |
Don Bagnall
Moderator New Zealand GT4.0 V8
Posts: 1236 Reg: 05-2005
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Phil Gibson
TryHard WA '94 black/black UZZ31
Posts: 368 Reg: 07-2005
| I've just joined the V8 brake upgrade club too, got front discs, calipers, pads off a front cut for $250 Discs had almost no wear in them, calipers were like new... The result is the brakes not only have enough bite to finally give the ABS a proper workout but they also feel far more progressive and a lot more confidence-inspiring As everyone above has said, this is one of those must-do mods for UZZ30/31 owners!
Front Brakes ..Left: UZZ30/UZZ31 brakes 275mm rotor Right: UZZ32/JZZ30 brakes 295mm rotor |
Tim Appleton
Tinkerer QLD GT-L V8
Posts: 60 Reg: 07-2005
| Nice work Phil I've got the itch to upgrade now. Jeff - got any more stoppers coming in soon? The local import place tried to tell me that all Soarer and Celsior brakes were the same... |
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer South Australia GT4.0 V8
Posts: 3631 Reg: 11-2004
| I suppose the fact that you also have new pads doesn't get any credit? |
Phil Gibson
TryHard WA '94 black/black UZZ31
Posts: 370 Reg: 07-2005
| Not really, the V8 pads were only ~5000km old The difference in braking was immediately apparent, and this is before the TT pads have even bedded in... |