Swap or Mod for break rotors on 87 none turbo

Moses76 · 04-24-2009, 09:53 PM

Does anyone know a swap or Mod for break rotors on 87 none turbo? Although I'm making her into a turbo

Just want that extra stopping power. Any help will be appreciated!

h8z2luze · 04-24-2009, 11:51 PM

ebay has cheap drilled and slotted rotors for the supras.

mirage83 · 04-25-2009, 01:48 AM

The only way to get a real difference in braking is to go to a Wilwood or similar upgrade brake kit with larger rotors and suitable-sized calipers & pads. Serious dollars, but other than just getting quality pads and rotors (which will help to some degree) that's about your only option.

Oh, and skip the drilled rotors, from Ebay or anywhere else. Good chance of them cracking long before they're worn out, completely wasting your money. Slotted is up to you, but get quality in any case. Brembo is good at a reasonable price. Cryo rotors are okay, but the science on them really being any better than regular rotors is still questionable.

h8z2luze · 04-25-2009, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mirage83

The only way to get a real difference in braking is to go to a Wilwood or similar upgrade brake kit with larger rotors and suitable-sized calipers & pads. Serious dollars, but other than just getting quality pads and rotors (which will help to some degree) that's about your only option.

Oh, and skip the drilled rotors, from Ebay or anywhere else. Good chance of them cracking long before they're worn out, completely wasting your money. Slotted is up to you, but get quality in any case. Brembo is good at a reasonable price. Cryo rotors are okay, but the science on them really being any better than regular rotors is still questionable.

Thanks for correcting me I didn't realize the cheaper ones cracked. Good to know.

mirage83 · 04-25-2009, 02:13 AM

Yeah, the drilled rotors may look sexy but they do tend to crack, so I really recommend staying away from them entirely. Additionally, since you're taking away metal when you drill you're reducing the ability of the rotor to deal with heat buildup.

You're much better off with a good set of regular rotors and good pads. Slotted will help braking somewhat in wet conditions and are a viable option as well. But either way quality will make a difference both in braking and in lifespan of use.

04-24-2009, 09:53 PM	#1
Moses76 Stock Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 5	Swap or Mod for break rotors on 87 none turbo Does anyone know a swap or Mod for break rotors on 87 none turbo? Although I'm making her into a turbo Just want that extra stopping power. Any help will be appreciated!

04-24-2009, 11:51 PM	#2
h8z2luze 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nor*Cal Posts: 338	ebay has cheap drilled and slotted rotors for the supras. __________________ 1989 Supra 7MGE MK3 5-speed project... http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2385505

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04-25-2009, 01:48 AM	#3
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	The only way to get a real difference in braking is to go to a Wilwood or similar upgrade brake kit with larger rotors and suitable-sized calipers & pads. Serious dollars, but other than just getting quality pads and rotors (which will help to some degree) that's about your only option. Oh, and skip the drilled rotors, from Ebay or anywhere else. Good chance of them cracking long before they're worn out, completely wasting your money. Slotted is up to you, but get quality in any case. Brembo is good at a reasonable price. Cryo rotors are okay, but the science on them really being any better than regular rotors is still questionable.

04-25-2009, 02:13 AM	#5
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	Yeah, the drilled rotors may look sexy but they do tend to crack, so I really recommend staying away from them entirely. Additionally, since you're taking away metal when you drill you're reducing the ability of the rotor to deal with heat buildup. You're much better off with a good set of regular rotors and good pads. Slotted will help braking somewhat in wet conditions and are a viable option as well. But either way quality will make a difference both in braking and in lifespan of use.