Brake Conversion

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  1. DirtyErm

    DirtyErm Newbie

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    What is the best conversion to upgrade to larger front and back disk brakes? I have heard of camry brake conversions and some Chevy truck brake conversions as well any advise?????? I assume that there are Junk yards full of lexus stuff that would be way sweet. RX LS ES IS SC....


    By the way I have been putting off making a build up thred but check it out on cardomain if you want....

    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3373127
     
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    mk3 supra front complete change over for the front and the rear you can buy kits or swap in a ford 8.8 and also have posi :D
     
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    Litneon Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Are you talking complete swap including A-arms and spindles?

    If so, that isn't the best way to do the fronts, or at least not the simplest way.

    Search "big brake conversion", or "4WD brake conversion".
     
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    Look @ my post on this ,front 12.19" w/ 4 piston caliper /rear 11.32" w/ single piston caliper w/e-brake:cool:
     
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    Its an efficient way to switch out but didnt say it way the easiest. But the price might be cheaper finding the knuckles, spindles, etc.. if your good as swapping parts out. Just a suggestion.

    You dont have to switch out the a-arms. just knuckle and spindle assembly with the supra parts. At least thats what I was told. When I switch mine out im going to do a write up. But you are correct there are easier effective ways to go but this is one way.
     
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    Okay.... Mk.3 Supra Spindles with the tie rods... you get brakes too. Ask bernie. screw our Lower control arms, go get drop arms :D

    some guy wanted $300 for the front suspension setup....
     
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    Would drop arms bolt up the same if you installed the mk3 brakes first then changed arms later?

    Also, Does it have to be a turbo or n/a model? was there a difference?
     

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