xZZ3x Soarer and JZA80 Supra share the same suspension / chassis platform and therefore the braking components are interchangeable
The premium Supra braking components offer a viable and straightforward upgrade opportunity for Soarer owners.
Specifications / Comparison |
Rotor (mm) |
Pots |
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Front |
Rear |
Front |
Rear |
|
JZA80 Supra TT 96+ |
324 |
325 |
4 |
2 |
JZZ30 Soarer |
296 |
307 |
2 |
1 |
UZZ32 Soarer |
296 |
307 |
2 |
1 |
UZZ31 Soarer |
TBA* |
TBA |
2 |
1 |
JZZ31 Soarer |
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Vehicle |
Braking horsepower |
Ferrari F1 |
7000+ |
Porsche Twin Turbo GT1 |
2060 |
Brembo/AP 6 pot 385mm discs |
2040 |
Mercedes Brabus V12 |
1950 |
Supra TT 4 pots with Mintex grooved discs |
1760 |
Wilwood Rallystop 4pot 355mm discs |
1750 |
Brembo/AP 6 pot 355mm discs |
1680 |
Maclaren F1 |
1670 |
Supra TT 4 pots |
1665 |
Wilwood Rallystop 4pot 320mm discs |
1640 |
Brembo/AP 6 pot 320mm discs |
1590 |
Porsche 996 C2/C4 |
1590 |
Ferrari 456GT |
1480 |
Supra / Soarer TT 2 pots |
1010 |
Lamborghini Muira (1966) |
780 |
Ford Mondeo 2Ltr Saloon |
700 |
Front Parts
Used Parts – Cresta, QLD, 07 32451555
Qty |
Description |
Part Number |
Price |
Total |
1 |
JZA80 TT Front LHS caliper |
4775014270 |
250.00 |
250.00 |
1 |
JZA80 TT Front RHS caliper |
4773014260 |
250.00 |
250.00 |
|
|
|
|
500.00 |
New Parts – Penrith Toyota, NSW, 02 4736 2722
Description |
Part Number |
Club Price |
JZA80 TT Front LHS Rotor |
4351214200 |
266.90 |
JZA80 TT Front RHS Rotor |
4351614030 |
266.90 |
JZA80 TT Front Cylinder Kit |
0447914140 |
56.95 |
JZA80 TT Front Fitting Kit |
0494714010 |
33.36 |
JZA80 TT Front Shim Kit |
0494514110 |
32.51 |
JZA80 TT Front LHS Cover |
4778214160 |
45.00 |
JZA80 TT Front RHS Cover |
4778114160 |
45.00 |
TRD JZA80 TT Front Pads |
|
280.00 |
|
|
1026.62 |
Rear Parts
Used Parts - Cresta, QLD, 07 32451555
Qty |
Description |
Part Number |
Price |
Total |
1 |
JZA80 TT Rear LHS caliper |
4775014280 |
225.00 |
225.00 |
1 |
JZA80 TT Rear RHS caliper |
4773014270 |
225.00 |
225.00 |
|
|
|
|
450.00 |
New Parts – Penrith Toyota, NSW, 02 4736 2722
Qty |
Description |
Part Number |
Club Price |
sub-total |
4 |
Park Brake Shoes |
46540-50010 |
26.20 |
104.80 |
2 |
JZA80 TT Rear Rotor |
42431-14150 |
302.95 |
605.90 |
1 |
JZA80 TT Rear Cylinder Kit |
04479-14130 |
53.10 |
53.10 |
1 |
JZA80 TT Rear Fitting Kit |
04948-14010 |
14.10 |
14.10 |
1 |
JZA80 TT Rear Shim Kit |
04946-14030 |
72.00 |
72.00 |
1 |
TRD JZA80 TT Rear Pads |
|
280.00 |
280.00 |
|
|
|
|
1129.90 |
Misc Parts |
|
|
|
|
2 |
MOTUL RBF600 500ml Brake Fluid |
|
25.00 |
50.00 |
4 |
Sandblast and Overhaul Calipers |
|
25.00 |
100.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
3256.52 |
Alternatives
Rotors and pads are now available from EBC and are highly regarded as aftermarket replacements / upgrades.
Locally, DBA have had rotors in development for over 6 months and may well now be available.
Exotic 2 piece rotors with alloy hats are available from various Japanese and American suppliers.
The Supra 4 pot braking system is well supported by aftermarket suppliers worldwide
Preparation
Ensure your wheels will clear the large front calipers – positive offset (45mm) as a guide (AND the shape of the inside of the wheel face must be designed to clear large calipers. Offset is not the only thing to go by - the wheel must be designed to accommodate the large calipers) and anything under this will either need replacing or longer wheel studs and spacers will need to be used (Emanuel needed long studs and spacers because his wheels fouled the calipers).
Decide if you will be using new or used calipers
Decide if you will use genuine Toyota or aftermarket rotors
Decide if you will trim the undersize front dust covers or if you will replace them with correct sized ones
Decide if you will be replacing your park brakes shoes whilst you have the brakes apart
Purchase and collect all parts for the upgrade
For used calipers, have them sand blasted and overhauled by a brake specialist using the Toyota cylinder kit and spray paint them with protective caliper paint
From the Removal, Installation and Service Manual attached familiarize yourself with the location of all parts and the disassembly and assembly procedures before beginning.
Remove wheel, remove pads, clamp and disconnect brake line, remove caliper, remove rotor, cut and remove dust cover
Cut and fit new dust cover, fit rotor, fit caliper, attach and unclamp brake line, fit shim kit with anti-squeal paste to pads, attach fitting kit to pads and fit pads
Fit wheel
Remove wheel, remove pads, clamp and disconnect brake line, remove caliper, remove rotor, remove park brake shoes
Trim dust cover lip, fit new park brake shoes and adjust, fit rotor, fit caliper, attach and unclamp brake line, , fit shim kit with anti-squeal paste to pads, attach fitting kit to pads and fit pads
Fit wheel
Bleed brakes
Front Brake Assembly
Rear Brake Assembly
Rear Hand Brake Assembly
Original Front Brake Assembly
Caliper removed
Rotor Removed
Part disassembled
Dust Cover cut and removed
Old and new Dust covers -
Old cover may be trimmed to fit new rotor
Note cut out to assist with removal and fitting without removing wheel hub
Old and new Rotors
Old and new calipers
Old and new calipers
New dust cover fitted
Note: Long studs (pictured) and spacers is the cheapest way to get incorrect wheels to clear calipers - this is illegal in some states
New rotor attached
New caliper attached
New pads, shim kit and fitting kit attached
Completed front brake upgrade
Removal, Installation and Service Manual
Special thanks to contributors on ALSC – www.lexus.australia.as
LSOC – www.lexusclub.co.uk
www.ClubLexus.com and www.MKIV.com for some of the information above.
