hoff Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Hey all. A couple of things bout my J-spec 1994 supe. First off if I want to put on uk spec breaks and pads can I just buy em and fit em? Or do I have to do some work to get them to fit. And second (been meaning to ask this for a while), when I bought her there was a turbo timer fitted Surely this is pointless on a N/A? I keep it switched off. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Hey all. A couple of things bout my J-spec 1994 supe. First off if I want to put on uk spec breaks and pads can I just buy em and fit em? Or do I have to do some work to get them to fit. first thing find out if your wheels clear the larger calipers........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 when I bought her there was a turbo timer fitted Surely this is pointless on a N/A? I keep it switched off. Cheers. Very odd. Yeah its pointless as there are now turbo's to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 UK brakes are fitted as a direct replacement to the stock JSPEC Callipers and discs but with one exception. The JSpec discs are affectively housed in an outer casing which has a lip that encroaches around the side of the JSpec disc. The UK discs are 30mm or so bigger so won't fit inside the housing. Th housing lip can either be cut off (easy to do) or the housing can be completely removed (time consuming). Then its just a case of fitting, bleeding and off you go! EDIT: Oh yes - check that the bigger UK Callipers will fit inside your rims as they are much bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 All I know at the moment is that they're 17s but i dont know how wide, Ill have to check 2mo. Im thinking of new wheels anyway, how wide do you recomend. And presumably if your asking cause of the calipers I would need to buy them also. Basically a fair wad needed for a full uk kit then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Hey all. A couple of things bout my J-spec 1994 supe. First off if I want to put on uk spec breaks and pads can I just buy em and fit em? Or do I have to do some work to get them to fit. And second (been meaning to ask this for a while), when I bought her there was a turbo timer fitted Surely this is pointless on a N/A? I keep it switched off. Cheers. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=67071 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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terawua Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 All I know at the moment is that they're 17s but i dont know how wide, Ill have to check 2mo. Im thinking of new wheels anyway, how wide do you recomend. And presumably if your asking cause of the calipers I would need to buy them also. Basically a fair wad needed for a full uk kit then? If I was going to use and 17"s I would use the stock TT wheels. These clear the UK brakes. As for UK brakes... budget on about a grand... You can try a breakers for the brakes but they are quite rare. Alternatively I would try either http://www.toyotaworld.com or import pimp (nic) on here. You will also need some discs, stock are best. As for pads, well Chris wilson does a nice set of fast road pads, which worked very well on mine. Finally if you are going to take the brakes off, put goodridge lines on and get decent fluid (motul or castrol chris wilson has these too AFAIK) budget on spending about a grand excluding labour, though its not too hard a DIY job which could be done in about 4 hours but dont muck about with safety critical things if you arent sure what you are doing.# *edit* did i get my breaks and brakes right martin?* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted February 27, 2007 Author Share Posted February 27, 2007 I thought as much. A bit steep at the mo. Think I'll have to get some J-spec for now but might get the goodridge lines on. As for the turbo timer, i think the last owner either wanted to make people go "why the hell is his car still running" or "ooh a tt". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I think very few 17" wheels fit..........some volks and blitz ones spring to mind as well as the obvious stock 17's A good quality pad is all you need IMO (new fluid too if its old), Endless seem to be getting some good press recently and will i think be my next set. They can transform the braking capabilities of the j-specs........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Trust me mate, some good CW pads will set you right. I have these on my J-specs and they make a hell of a difference. Drop Chris an Email or Phone call for info, not PMs as he won't read/reply to them pal. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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