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Newbie brake and suspension question


grahamc

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Hi all,

 

I have a JSpec car, but I am trying to find out how to tell if I have UK spec brakes.

 

Also trying to find out what suspension is on the car?

 

Ok, the reason I ask is that I have just had a fellow supra owner over, and he says that they are not UK spec brakes, or standard suspension.

 

Anyone have any ideas for me on this?? Can arrange pics of whatever is requested.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Graham

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Wicked!! Something that I didnt expect. Considering I have only owned the car for a week...

 

In much need of refurbing though.

 

Thanks,

Graham

 

Any pics of the rears Graham? If they are the larger spec 2 pot ones the calipers will look the same as THESE ie. basically a smaller version of your front calipers.

 

If they are the smaller 1 pot brakes they will look similar to the J-spec ones above that merckx posted pics of.

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If Chris were still here he'd tell you that you neither want nor need drilled / slotted disks (stick with stock), and the best pads would be a set of his fast road ones :D

 

Having experienced them, I'd agree :)

 

 

Sorry Chris didn't mean to make it sound like you're dead! :p

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Standard discs are OK for most uses. Pads are a matter of driving choice. Standard Toyota pads are good, CW supplies some decent upgraded ones (but I don't know what they are) and I use Porterfield R4 (they stop the car but cover the wheels with balck dusty stuff!).

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