2 Piston Brake calipers...? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

LazyAccent · 10-29-2008, 08:52 PM

So i've picked up some 2 piston brake calipers and rotors from a JDM toyota aristo front clip. At U.P. Garage (University Place Garage) and seems like they fit. with only a little mods done to the calipers. ill keep you guys updated and will post pics soon.

***ASG14*** · 10-29-2008, 09:02 PM

My calipers are stock 2-piston......

LazyAccent · 10-29-2008, 09:04 PM

Thats weirrd adam. why are mine single piston. lol i feel cheated by the stealership haha

***ASG14*** · 10-29-2008, 09:21 PM

94-96 V6 with ABS were 2-piston fronts. The 92-93 and 94-96 without ABS were single piston. They use the same Pad, rotor, and line. I;m NOT sure if the caliper bracket is the same between them or not.

also, the Wagon and ES300 have slightly larger rear rotors.

Venom_5 · 10-29-2008, 09:27 PM

if youre not using caliper mounting brackets, youre doing it wrong

i wouldnt mess with something that you rely on every day to keep you alive unless you know what youre doing 110%

BlueFusion6851 · 10-30-2008, 07:59 AM

Mine were single piston and I had ABS...

***ASG14*** · 10-30-2008, 10:34 AM

^ Cause yours is a '93, lol. On;y the 94-96 was dual.

Kevs Toy · 11-01-2008, 01:55 PM

Damn, didnt realize some gen 3s came with two piston. I've heard you can go to a 2 piston setup on the gen4s and solaras, using hardware from a lexus gs I think? Anyone know anything about this? I need to do my front brakes again and looking for a possible upgrade. I think the rotors are larger too with this setup? And would it clear a factory 15'' wheel?

LazyAccent · 11-03-2008, 11:12 AM

Update: Everything is on and it stops mighty swell

Quote:

Originally Posted by Venom_5

if youre not using caliper mounting brackets, youre doing it wrong

i wouldnt mess with something that you rely on every day to keep you alive unless you know what youre doing 110%

Yes lenny i am using the calipers and caliper mounting brackets etc etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevs Toy

Damn, didnt realize some gen 3s came with two piston. I've heard you can go to a 2 piston setup on the gen4s and solaras, using hardware from a lexus gs I think? Anyone know anything about this? I need to do my front brakes again and looking for a possible upgrade. I think the rotors are larger too with this setup? And would it clear a factory 15'' wheel?

Im using parts from an aristo which is basically the gs series here in the states. The gs brake lines wont fit. what i did was custom make some steel braided lines. the calipers and caliper mounting brackets take a little work but they will fit. and the rotors are larger too. and do not clear dust shields. nor will the 15" wheel clear the brakes.

***-SCWEET1-*** · 11-03-2008, 01:09 PM

I have a set of 2piston calipers that were from my old coupe if anyone is interested.

MyFreeCamry · 11-03-2008, 01:14 PM

what all do you have left from your old coupes?

MrKrispy1183 · 11-03-2008, 01:38 PM

I might actually take you up on that Milt; just gotta find someone to install em correctly, I had my left caliper seize on me last time I tried messing w/my own brakes.

***-SCWEET1-*** · 11-03-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrKrispy1183

I might actually take you up on that Milt; just gotta find someone to install em correctly, I had my left caliper seize on me last time I tried messing w/my own brakes.

PMed you back.

MrKrispy1183 · 11-03-2008, 07:15 PM

^Milt, you got PM; hit me up.

Kevs Toy · 11-03-2008, 08:51 PM

Lazy, thanks for the info. I guess I'll just stick to stock sized rotors. Gonna try cryotreated ones this time since the brembo blanks wore out too fast for my tastes