Axle Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Anyone know of a kit that will work with the Supe? Ideally with rears similar to the size of Jspecs. Much Obliged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?453703-Carbon-ceramic-brakes-now-available-for-MKIV-Supra& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Aren't they generally a bad idea for road use? Not to mention feckin' expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Circa £9,000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Aren't they generally a bad idea for road use? Not to mention feckin' expensive. Yes I am lead to believe they are not great, a friends dad nearly crashed a Porsche due to lack of heat in the brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 They're fine for road use, but some of the more extreme ones need a good stamp to 'wake up'. You can dramatically improve the braking on the Supra with just a set of carbon ceramic pads on UK discs and calipers. I had some Endless ones on mine and they lasted ages, with significantly less fade than anything else I tried. Even full, flat-out laps of the Nurburgring weren't a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 They're fine for road use, but some of the more extreme ones need a good stamp to 'wake up'. You can dramatically improve the braking on the Supra with just a set of carbon ceramic pads on UK discs and calipers. I had some Endless ones on mine and they lasted ages, with significantly less fade than anything else I tried. Even full, flat-out laps of the Nurburgring weren't a problem. I use the performance friction version of these, sadly they are no longer available so endless would be my next option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) Circa £9,000 And the rest. Edit: Just looked at the email and it was $30k -$32k for the GT kits and $40k-$44k on the GTR kits. Those were for discs ALONE. No calipers. And they don't supply stock size discs. Bearing in mind this was a few years ago and that might of changed. Edited May 22, 2014 by Kirk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?453703-Carbon-ceramic-brakes-now-available-for-MKIV-Supra& Cant see where i can order these for the Supra from? Stoptech supposed to do a kit bit doesn't seem like anyone has even tested them on a Supra? With 1500 BHP I don't want to skimp on braking but need a set to fit front 18's and Jspec size rears. Or as suggested maybe just source specific size rear carbon discs and pads to fit rear. Would brake distribution be compromised to a point where it would be unstable? I.e 355mm fronts and Jspec size rears (anyone have rear Jspec disc size to hand?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazuk Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 some of these and have brackets made ?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Audi-RS4-B8-RS5-2013-Carbon-Ceramic-Brakes-NEW-Genuie-/281325165893?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4180495d45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 some of these and have brackets made ?http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-Audi-RS4-B8-RS5-2013-Carbon-Ceramic-Brakes-NEW-Genuie-/281325165893?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4180495d45 That's quite a good shout mate. Would have to respray those calipers those. Cant stand Audi's lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 5x112 though, the discs would need modded too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 (edited) alloy bells for the discs and some brackets for the calipers no big dramas there really, go for it although i would check the disc pcd 1st for clearance clarence to make sure it'll fit a supra hub Edited May 22, 2014 by baldy (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 alloy bells for the discs and some brackets for the calipers no big dramas there really, go for it I was thinking more about clearing the hub. Might be OK though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Come to think of it i need these to fit under 18 inch fronts. I have requested the size of the fronts for these. If Baldy can make them fit and they are 355mm will send the guy an offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 Would brake distribution be compromised to a point where it would be unstable? I.e 355mm fronts and Jspec size rears (anyone have rear Jspec disc size to hand?) A post by CW on the subject. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?306698-Brake-info-adivse-J-spec-to-uk&p=3859604&viewfull=1#post3859604 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 378mm will go in the right 18" wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 A post by CW on the subject. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?306698-Brake-info-adivse-J-spec-to-uk&p=3859604&viewfull=1#post3859604 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 378mm will go in the right 18" wheel The 18's are going to be the Welds, same style as the 15 rears bud. Not sure I would want to risk the 378mm without knowing if they would fit those wheels for sure. Why is it so difficult to find 355mm Carbon Ceramics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Being the impatient person I am, I have spoken to Brembo who should be getting back to me tomorrow for a possible 380mm front setup with rears to be similar fitment to Jspec calipers. They are going to try and confirm with Weld Racing if 380mm will fit the Front of their alloys. Failing that I will get the next size down. All I know is, I need Ceramics in my life purely for the fact I wont ever (likely) have to change the damn discs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 if you get the front wheels sorted, we can do a test fit on my car before you order the brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Being the impatient person I am, I have spoken to Brembo who should be getting back to me tomorrow for a possible 380mm front setup with rears to be similar fitment to Jspec calipers. They are going to try and confirm with Weld Racing if 380mm will fit the Front of their alloys. Failing that I will get the next size down. All I know is, I need Ceramics in my life purely for the fact I wont ever (likely) have to change the damn discs. With ceramics brakes, you can skip the parachute mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Cant see where i can order these for the Supra from? StopTech product information, please contact StopTech sales at (310) 933-1100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 "With 1500 BHP I don't want to skimp on braking but need a set to fit front 18's and Jspec size rears." This sentence makes no sense. Why are you persisting with j-spec rears and looking at Ceramic fronts? You're actually tyre limited not brake limited. UK Spec brakes can overcome tyre adhesion. I'd personally go for a set which caters for all 4 wheels and maintains the brake balance. StopTech and Brembo do such kits I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 "With 1500 BHP I don't want to skimp on braking but need a set to fit front 18's and Jspec size rears." This sentence makes no sense. Why are you persisting with j-spec rears and looking at Ceramic fronts? You're actually tyre limited not brake limited. UK Spec brakes can overcome tyre adhesion. I'd personally go for a set which caters for all 4 wheels and maintains the brake balance. StopTech and Brembo do such kits I believe. I imagine with 1500hp he's going to be running 15x10 drag rears, there's no way you'll get a good rear brake setup in with those wheels. I think you'll end up with n/a rear brakes Axle. Unless you plan to run a normal tyre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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