DaveK Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I bought the Supra less than 2 weeks ago, and it's in for it's first service this week. Phoenix have given it a clean bill of health and said it's a very good car - but have said that the front calipers were binding. They have freed them off (but not test driven it yet) but have said that I will need to replace the calipers - and have told me to get UK 4 pot since they are much better. So - where from? I guess there are not that many UK Supra's in breakers - do I need to shell out for new Toyota ones? I'm guessing this is a common mod, so am expecting lots of answers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Try a trader here called 'Nic' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Thanks Ro Hi Dave I have the 4 pot front calipers, fitting kit and shim kit in stock. I can also supply 2 pot rear setup, but would need to order these. See full details here: http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=80288 You are best to source the discs locally, as they are VERY heavy and so expensive to post from here. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 I assume that the UK calipers fit the standard Jap discs - so in other words, I don't need to immediately change discs just because I'm changing calipers? Is there any reason I'd need to change the rears (or is it just that they are better)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I assume that the UK calipers fit the standard Jap discs - so in other words, I don't need to immediately change discs just because I'm changing calipers? Is there any reason I'd need to change the rears (or is it just that they are better)? You will need to change the discs also, as the 4 pot calipers use larger diameter discs and cannot be used with the smaller J-spec discs. Ideally you should change front and rear brakes to keep the correct front/rear brake balance, saying this a lot of members run 4 pot front and 1 pot rear brake setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 Hmm - this is looking expensive, and I bet it's about to get worse : Can I fit bigger discs / 4 pot calipers onto the standard 16" Jap wheels I've got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Can I fit bigger discs / 4 pot calipers onto the standard 16" Jap wheels I've got? Nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 go to your scrappys mate and get a set of jap front calipers, at least for now. They should come with some sort of garauntee. Alot cheaper and will get your car sorted faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 I think I will. Although I'm sure the UK ones are better - I am not about to spend £££s replacing the calipers - and therefore the discs - and therefore the wheels - on a car I bought two weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I have a complete set of front discs calipers and pads for sale. CLICK ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I think I will. Although I'm sure the UK ones are better - I am not about to spend £££s replacing the calipers - and therefore the discs - and therefore the wheels - on a car I bought two weeks ago. Yeah, if you have to also fork out for some larger wheels it maybe something worth thinking about as a future thing. Sure the UK brake setup is thought of as better, but tbh the Jap ones should do you fine. I've got the Jap setup and don't have a problem with them. Saying that I will be changing to UK setup eventually... simply because they are better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Dave, If you want the 2 pot replacement front calipers I have a pair. They look like to be in good condition. I don't know of the history of the car they came off. I'll throw in good discs too. All for £25. You're in Surrey? You can pick them up from Farnborough (J4, M3) on Monday. PM if interested. Ro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 that's a bluddy bargain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 9, 2006 Author Share Posted November 9, 2006 that's a bluddy bargain! Too right. PM sent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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