 superstrut ss3 brake rotor size |
 Sep 25, 2012 - 6:27 PM
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So I'm getting to the point in the project where brakes might become a necessity.... problem is, not many people have my exact situation at hand.
I'm running the superstrut suspension in the front.... until further notice. Given that, I have all the subrame stuff from the clip, no problem. Bought front shocks, no problem. Bought ss3 twin piston brakes, no problem. came with pads so I can find a matching pad size, no problem. My question comes into play with respect to the rotor (or brake disc whichever you prefer). Does anybody have any idea what rotor is gonna fit off hand? Anyone have superstrut with ss3 brakes? I can't seem to find much of anything with respect to diameter, offset etc etc. I'm hoping the GT rotors fit, but I'm not sure if the offset is right. If not, maybe mr2 turbo rotors? 185 rotors? I could always mix and match, but I'm hoping for some experience and answers if they exist. Thanks in advance to an experienced community...... whom I do no expect to have an answer for me LOL --------------------  |
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Sep 27, 2012 - 1:33 AM
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the SS-II S/S with the E56 supposedly carries 283mm discs which is slightly bigger than the 275mm SS-II/GT ones.
and as far as I can see, it uses the same part no# as the later spec SS-III. you will be fine to run a 275mm disc, as the late spec SS-II runs 275 with twinpots -------------------- |
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Sep 27, 2012 - 7:05 PM
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QUOTE (Rusty @ Sep 27, 2012 - 2:33 AM)  the SS-II S/S with the E56 supposedly carries 283mm discs which is slightly bigger than the 275mm SS-II/GT ones. and as far as I can see, it uses the same part no# as the later spec SS-III. you will be fine to run a 275mm disc, as the late spec SS-II runs 275 with twinpots This was the kind of answer I was looking for. If we can confirm the factory part numbers are close (like we have) and the aftermarket support identifies their product as replacement for the oem's of both ss3 and usdm gt, and we know the diameter is 8mm less (4mm in radius which is about 3/16".... Then it appears the mystery has been solved.... (until I can further prove it by mounting the brakes and totally confirming gt rotors work with ss3 studs) @Dan - you mentioning turnip with respect to this means it almost HAS to be a gt rotor on the ss3 brakes.... idk how else he would have gotten around it (without asking anyway) Thanks again Rusty! -------------------- |
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ricochet1490 superstrut ss3 brake rotor size Sep 25, 2012 - 6:27 PM
njccmd2002 do you have the old rotors, and maybe measure them... Sep 25, 2012 - 6:52 PM richee3 MR2 Turbo pads will work, even though its not part... Sep 25, 2012 - 7:05 PM ricochet1490 Noberto, from your thread I read that the ss3 cali... Sep 25, 2012 - 7:10 PM ricochet1490 I don't even know at this point thought if tha... Sep 25, 2012 - 7:19 PM richee3 Check my post above. Several part numbers listed. ... Sep 25, 2012 - 7:24 PM ricochet1490 AHHH
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I lo... Sep 25, 2012 - 7:43 PM richee3 Gotta get those diagrams! They show general di... Sep 25, 2012 - 8:07 PM njccmd2002 the offset i think it was for the es300 Sep 25, 2012 - 9:25 PM BonzaiCelica they are exactly the same? what makes you think th... Sep 26, 2012 - 2:31 AM
BonzaiCelica yea but thats only 94-95 SS-II celica's not ss... Sep 27, 2012 - 7:13 PM richee3 I forgot to mention, Turnip inherited my old Super... Sep 27, 2012 - 7:26 PM ricochet1490 bawls.... well, the part numbers match (kinda)
Not... Sep 27, 2012 - 7:31 PM
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