Guest supercar slayer Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 would it be possible to mount a pair of 4 piston callipers from a boxster on to my 93 tt supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I doubt it easily and cheaply... You would also need mounting brackets designed and made, and what discs would you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest supercar slayer Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 what do you suggest? this idea came about after my mate wrapped up his boxster and before it went off to the breakers i thought i might be able to make use of his loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Whip them off any way so you can sell them.... What's the actual disc size and pad area? If it's better than the j-specs and you can find an engineer to make mounting brackets it could be worth while as they are free... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Strap brakes designed for a 1300 kg car to a 1600 kg car?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Strap brakes designed for a 1300 kg car to a 1600 kg car?? Yes but they've got teh BREMBO writtened on them!!!!1! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Strap brakes designed for a 1300 kg car to a 1600 kg car?? Yeah cos the J-specs were really up to the task... You'd need brackets to mount them, with discs you may have to look into the feasibility of using rotors of Porsche fitment mated to a bell for a Supra. Your master cylinder may require a rethink. Would the callipers fit under your wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Yeah cos the J-specs were really up to the task... They are, actually. Unless you're a track-freak or just plain dangerous on the roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Unless you have your own machine shop, or someone good (daft?) enough to work for nothing, forget it, an off the shelf UK or AP kit will be cheaper and a LOT LOT less hassle. Boxster discs are notoriously *rap, I have at least 4 dead sets here, failed through corrosion. They won't fit Supra hubs anyway. I'd forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 They are, actually. Unless you're a track-freak or just plain dangerous on the roads. Or have higher standards of what is acceptable on a 170mph 1.5 ton car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I'd go with what Chris says mate, but if you ever manage to get your mate to buy a porsche 911 turbo and wrap that, then your laughing They have one of the highest braking forces of any mass produced car, and they only weigh 1400kg, so it doesnt always go with weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Or have higher standards of what is acceptable on a 170mph 1.5 ton car. Are you saying that you drive at 170mph on the public highway? Or are you agreeing about track driving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Are you saying that you drive at 170mph on the public highway? Or are you agreeing about track driving? I fully agree about track driving, but even making progress on a quick a road they are not upto the task, first thing we did after picking the car up was to have UK's fitted all round, the difference was astounding. I thought it may be phycological then I passengered in other cars with j-specs and found myself constantly going for the imaginary brake and clenching like a pretty boy in a super-max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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