Fitting UK Brakes to a J-Spec Supra

[smarty]

Is it possible to fit a set of UK calipers and discs to a Jap import. And if you can is it a straight swop.:D

[Chris Wilson]

Very straightforward, either cut the dust shields to clear (simple with a steady hand and angle grinder) or remove altogether (involved),. Fit both front AND rear brakes or an imbalance occurs. VERY strictly speaking change the master cylinder, it has a different bore size. 99.9% of people don't bother though, and the one I did change made no noticeable pedal effort or travel distance difference. use stock discs, not el cheapo Taiwanese drilled *hit. Use good pads and fluid. Well up to even hard track day usage WITH THE RIGHT PADS AND FLUID!

[smarty]

Cheers for that mate. That should help!!!:D

[Ian C]

Poached for the FAQ section thanks to Chris's succint post :)

-Ian

[tango]

hi guys,
If change the uk break to j-spec car, do you need the 17" wheels or just keep the 16" will do?
cheers

[Supragal]

you will require bigger wheels. 18's I believe although I suppose it depends on the design of them?

[absxxxx]

i had some 17" rs kahn alloys on mine when i upgraded the front calipers the wheels did not fit back on as they were fouling the bigger calipers:(

[SkyJawa]

They fitted under my 17s though they had a weird offset, best way is to check by putting your wheel on a sup with UK brakes fitted - thats what I did first.