Yankee Ruin X Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Hi does anyone know where I can get some brake pads for the supra from other than the toyota ones. I need brake pads front and rear for a N/A supra. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 try Colin Wilson (member on here) he sorted me out a set of his fast road pads for my N/A and have found them to be excellent mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttynutz Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 you mean chris wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I'll answer to Colin or even Coleen if someone's spending money .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I'll answer to Colin or even Coleen if someone's spending money .... PMSL I will be contacting you about a full 'TT6 just been imported' service soon Chris... promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee S Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hi does anyone know where I can get some brake pads for the supra from other than the toyota ones. I need brake pads front and rear for a N/A supra. Thanks pardon my ignorance but wot is the difference between uk & j-spec pads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 The UK spec supra has different brake setup - 4 pot caliper on the front, 2 pot calipers on the back, larger discs so different pads too. The UK brakes do come with some Japs (I think it mau have been an option). The Jap Brakes have 2 pot on the front and one pot on the back, smaller discs so pads are different. If you have the money and want to, go for the Jap to UK upgrade as it's much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee S Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 The UK spec supra has different brake setup - 4 pot caliper on the front, 2 pot calipers on the back, larger discs so different pads too. The UK brakes do come with some Japs (I think it mau have been an option). The Jap Brakes have 2 pot on the front and one pot on the back, smaller discs so pads are different. If you have the money and want to, go for the Jap to UK upgrade as it's much better. thanks for that woulndt have known that till too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Calling them UK and Jap spec brakes is a very confusing description, as the larger spec brakes were also fitted as a performance option on earlier Jap Supras and then as standard on later models. So just because you have a Jap import car, doesn't necessarily mean you have the smaller brakes. Smaller Spec Brakes FRONT = 2 pot calipers/296mm diameter discs REAR = 1 pot calipers/307mm diameter discs Larger Spec Brakes FRONT = 4 pot calipers/323mm diameter discs REAR = 2 pot calipers/324mm diameter discs The easiest way to tell if you have the larger or smalller brakes, is by looking at the calipers. The Larger spec front and rear calipers have the Supra logo on them (see attached photo of 4 pot front brake caliper). The smaller spec calipers DO NOT have the logo and are a different shape. For those members who have the smaller spec brakes fitted, one of the best mods you can do to make your car drive faster, is to fit the larger spec brakes so you can stop better. The smaller spec brakes are really under powered for a relatively big, heavy and power full car like the Supra. The Larger spec brakes are far superior and give extremely good braking power, that can cope with even the fastest road use. If anyone wants larger spec brakes, I can get them a LOT cheaper here in HK, pm me if you want details. I also have 3 sets of new 4 pot front calipers for sale at the moment see details [thread=48103]HERE[/thread] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 BTW, I would also recommend anyone with smaller or larger spec brakes to fit a set of Chris Wilson's fast road pads. I have used these myself and they greatly improve braking over the standard pads. Fitting braided stainless steel brake lines and using a good quality brake fluid will also help improve braking, on the smaller and larger spec brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 I'll answer to Colin or even Coleen if someone's spending money .... clearly wasn't awake then...must have just been after my siesta i do know a Colin Wilson so wasnt' that much of a mistaka to makea...honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee S Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 my pads do have the supra logo on them so ill assume i have the better set of stoppers on mine thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 my pads do have the supra logo on them so ill assume i have the better set of stoppers on mine thanks again Lee, if you have a camera handy, could you post photos of the front and rear brakes as an example and also so I can double check that they are the larger brakes. If anyone isn't sure what brakes they have fitted, post photos of the front and rears so we can identify for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee S Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 sure will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave S Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 having a logo on the caliper is not a guarantee its a 4pot as my jspecs have the supra logo on them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee S Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 camera not too good but any help, also measured disc area front 2.5 inch rear 1.5 inch contact area rear photo did not show too much so front pic only. would take wheels off but not much time till go to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Those are the basic early J-Spec calipers. Not UK, or USA or optional big calipers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Yes that caliper is the smaller one, sorry I've not seen any of the smaller calipers with Supra logos on before here. I know there were a few different caliper designs used, which must explain it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rik22001 Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Same problem here, trying to identify 4 pot or 2. I'm guessing I have the 2 pot front calipers as they apear to have a similar construction to my prelude calipers which are only single pot. Thought the pic might help others. Note the supra logo though! http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.walker2333/images/CIMG1120%20(Medium).JPG Rik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Chris how much are your brake pads for the NA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Fast road pads are on special offer, but stocks are now dwindling. 130 a full car set, plus P&P. Also fit J-Spec calipered TT models. UK ones are 140 a full acr, but very few of those now left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Same problem here, trying to identify 4 pot or 2. I'm guessing I have the 2 pot front calipers as they apear to have a similar construction to my prelude calipers which are only single pot. Thought the pic might help others. Note the supra logo though! Rik Those are the 2 pot calipers with the small dics. I see a bit of green there, if these are green-stuff pads bin them and get some Chris Wilson ones in ASAP!! They make a huge, huge difference. Green stuffs are utter wank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Thanks, do you sell them for just the fronts or should I upgrade the rears too even if they don't need doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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