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Postby Luce22 » Wed Sep 06, 2006 2:20 pm

Well I have been searching all over SG to find any info on Brake Upgrades, if anyone can point me to the right thread it would be appreciated.

I want to upgrade my brakes, but I really dont know where to start. I know the Brembo is a good brake system, does anyone have personal experience with them? I have 20 inch five spoke rims so I want something that looks good also. I was thinking about Drilled and sloted...

any suggestions?
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Postby PXLpainter » Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:44 pm

Yeah - sometimes hard to find the Gen 2 stuff with all the Gen 1 noise... ;)

Here's a couple threads on it (Searched for "Big Brake Kit") - but I know there has been even more discussion on it.

http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php? ... =brake+kit

http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php? ... =brake+kit

Very expensive - wish I had $5-6K to invest in it myself...
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Postby Luce22 » Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:58 pm

That is a lot of money...I still may do it. Maybe if we get a group deal they will lower the price some? It still may be high but you never know. I will contact him and see what I can find out. Thanks for th link, there is a lot of Gen 1 info out there!
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Postby Sebas007 » Wed Sep 06, 2006 3:59 pm

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Postby hskrsolara » Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:07 pm

sorry bro, a group buy aint gonna happen on the big brake kit.
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Postby PXLpainter » Wed Sep 06, 2006 4:35 pm

Yeah - prolly not a GB unless it's over 1000 units or something ridiculous... not that their pricing in the first place isn't ridiculous! LOL!
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Postby Down2TheC » Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:02 pm

Kind of wishing the rotors from another make with the same bolt pattern would fit. G35 has a nice set on them. Then it would be down to a caliper conversion. But that's pipe dreamin' right?
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Postby PXLpainter » Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:18 pm

Down2TheC wrote:Kind of wishing the rotors from another make with the same bolt pattern would fit. G35 has a nice set on them. Then it would be down to a caliper conversion. But that's pipe dreamin' right?


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Postby Somedude » Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:34 pm

Stoptech makes brake kits for the Gen 2 Solara.

here is the link:

http://www.stoptech.com/user/searchproducts.asp

go the link and find out what you need. :D
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Postby PXLpainter » Wed Sep 06, 2006 5:37 pm

Somedude wrote:Stoptech makes brake kits for the Gen 2 Solara.

here is the link:

http://www.stoptech.com/user/searchproducts.asp

go the link and find out what you need. :D

Using that page turns up Nada...

Selecting "All" only returns this:

These are the products available for your TOYOTA / 2006 / Solara

Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Line Kit for Stock Calipers
Part Number Options Price Qty
85-865-4500 FRONT $82.00
85-865-5500 REAR $87.00

Pads for Stock Calipers
AXXIS Front
Part Number Options Price Qty
63-213-0906-1 Deluxe Plus - STREET PERFORMANCE $59.50
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Postby Solara08861 » Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:39 am

On the year put 2004 you will get a big selection
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Postby Sebas007 » Thu Sep 07, 2006 8:52 am

Luce22...try this link...I have only 18" summer (maybe 19" next year) and 16" winter so I cannot install those without having a pain by taking them off in winter time...great products !

http://www.solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php?t=24457&highlight=brake+kit
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Postby Luce22 » Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:15 am

Yeah I hear ya about the wheel and winter issue. I just bought myself a new yukon so I think my solara will be parked for the winter or at least when it snows and what not. Im going to do some shopping and calling around and see what I can or cant dig up. I will keep you all posted...
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Postby Luce22 » Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:00 am

Hey guys I got a quote from Rotora. For a big brake set it is going to run me $4778 for front and back. He may actually drop the price if I get both together. So Im looking at somewhere around $3500-$4000. I have an email from him with the quote if anyone else is interested...
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Postby PXLpainter » Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:51 am

Like I've said before...

HOLY CRAP!! :o
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