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I'm going for bigger brakes on my supra as I just hand a TT conversion done by Keron (Top job & a really nice guy) Thanks again :thumbs:

 

Currently, I have the normal j-spec 2pot front & 1pot rear. I was planning to put on UK's front & rear but they will not clear the front wheels.

 

I'm currently running 19" Blitz Technospeeds Z1's & UK fronts will not clear unless I use a spacer which I don't want. As there only seems to be approx 1-2cm space with my current set up

 

So the question I'm asking is can anyone recommend a good enough set up? I do need these within the next couple of days. So all help would be really appreciated.

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If you are stock on J specs, chris wilson fast road pads and braided lines have always been a good set up from what I've been told from people like Andy T who have them. I had his fast pads when I was using J spec brakes and they made a good differance to the bite.

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If you are stock on J specs, chris wilson fast road pads and braided lines have always been a good set up from what I've been told from people like Andy T who have them. I had his fast pads when I was using J spec brakes and they made a good differance to the bite.

 

I'll have to see what CW does then as I just want to make sure I have the right brakes for the job!

 

I ran with AP 6 pots with these wheels with no spacers, great brakes

 

Are the AP's not as wide as UK's then?

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You've got the same brake set up as some stock TTs.

Why not go for the optional 4 pot j-spec set up, with braided lines and CW pads?..

 

I'll have to look into that, thanks

 

Yeah I understand that AP's are not cheap but I'm not looking to go massive spec brakes just something that is suitable for bpu even though I'm not there yet. UK's were an ideal choice but they will not fit.

 

So I'm looking for alternatives, has anyone heard of Hi Spec brakes?

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I have a TT, OEM discs with after market pads, braided lines & Dot 4 brake fluid is a decent setup. I've not used CW Pads yet but will be using them soon as they have been getting excellent review.

 

The advice above is if you got more to spend & want a better setup.

 

If you plan on tracking the car then I'd recommend the advise from the members above.

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I have a TT, OEM discs with after market pads, braided lines & Dot 4 brake fluid is a decent setup. I've not used CW Pads yet but will be using them soon as they have been getting excellent review.

 

The advice above is if you got more to spend & want a better setup.

 

If you plan on tracking the car then I'd recommend the advise from the members above.

 

 

Well said that man :)

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A set of carbon composite Endless 72 pads, braided brake lines, decent brake fluid and a brake master cylinder stopper will significantly increase the stopping power of the smaller Supra brakes.
Hey Nic could you explain more about this "brake master cylinder stopper"? This is an expensive part & does it make quite a difference to braking power?

 

Thanks

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Hey Nic could you explain more about this "brake master cylinder stopper"? This is an expensive part & does it make quite a difference to braking power?

 

Thanks

 

They do noticeably firm up the pedal feel and subsequently increase the stopping power. The master cylinder does flex quite a bit, especially on cars with the smaller brakes fitted.

 

If you want to check for yourself, get someone to press on the brake pedal whilst the engine is idling.

 

Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Brace

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/7042/attachmentphpib1.jpg http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3512/attachment1phpud4.jpg http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/6375/attachment2phpsw6.jpg

 

Carbing Tower Bar with Built in BMC brace

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4341/attachmentphpgr9.jpg http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/2775/attachment1phpdh1.jpg

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They do noticeably firm up the pedal feel and subsequently increase the stopping power. The master cylinder does flex quite a bit, especially on cars with the smaller brakes fitted.

 

If you want to check for yourself, get someone to press on the brake pedal whilst the engine is idling.

 

Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Brace

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/7042/attachmentphpib1.jpg http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3512/attachment1phpud4.jpg http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/6375/attachment2phpsw6.jpg

 

Carbing Tower Bar with Built in BMC brace

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4341/attachmentphpgr9.jpg http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/2775/attachment1phpdh1.jpg

 

 

Thanks for that- one of them is going on my shopping list.

A mine of info as usual ;)

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Carbing bar with stopper is a great bit of kit, I had one and it was such a quality item, the rear bar is also very good, have a pic of it fitted here

 

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww54/tooquicktostop/SV201199.jpg

 

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww54/tooquicktostop/SV201201.jpg

 

I can get a Cusco one for £60 (stopper only)

Any good?

There are cheaper ones, but assume their fitment/rigidity is compromised? :search:

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A set of carbon composite Endless 72 pads, braided brake lines, decent brake fluid and a brake master cylinder stopper will significantly increase the stopping power of the smaller Supra brakes.

 

How much & how soon could you do the pads Nic?

 

If you do them & say it'll take a week or so for delivery?? Then do you know of anyone that does them in the UK please?

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The biggest problem is AP's are around £1800 just for the fronts, stunning brakes i'll admit but UK spec front and rear for everthing is around £1200 - £1300 !!

Try £2200, that £1800 was a one off from Whiffin, wish I'd bought them then, starting to seem like a bargain now :(

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