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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 03:21 AM
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i tried a search, but had no results. Does anyone know if a brake kit is being produced for the tc?
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 05:11 PM
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i've heard of a woodfield or wood something.
having problems stopping the hefty beast? try new pads. trd prob makes some. you can change them yourself, helluva lot cheaper and why ditch stuff before you've beat it to hell?!!! wear oout what you got brotha.
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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moved to tC section. you will get a better response from there.
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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there was a member awhile back that install a AEM brake kit that was made for a celica gts.

i think you are refering to wilwood.
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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try buying ceramic brake pads they work good
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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I wonder if these would work

Old Nov 10, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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Found this from StopTech



Big Brake Kit
StopTech front wheel Big Brake Upgrade for the 2004-2004 Scion tC. The kit includes ST-40 4-piston front calipers painted red, black, or silver, 7075-T6 billet aluminum caliper mounting brackets, 328x28mm slotted, floating, front AeroRotors, 7075-T6 billet aluminum AeroHats with directional standoffs, StopTech SS (DOT compliant) front brake lines, and Axxis Ultimate front brake pads. Requires 17 inch or larger wheels, however not all 17 inch wheels will fit. Please check the wheel fitment chart for your car. Options: Drilled rotors - $100 per pair; Yellow or blue paint - $200 per pair of calipers and 30 day lead time.

$1795 - Item No. 83-855-4300
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 11:27 PM
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Upgrade for the "2004" tc......some how that dosnt sound right to me, typo?
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by lootyman
i've heard of a woodfield or wood something.
having problems stopping the hefty beast? try new pads. trd prob makes some. you can change them yourself, helluva lot cheaper and why ditch stuff before you've beat it to hell?!!! wear oout what you got brotha.
you mean "willwood"

and yes i know that stop-tech makes them for tCs.. no idea about willwood yet
Old Nov 10, 2004 | 11:52 PM
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close but no cigar
http://www.wilwood.com/
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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Wilwood did install a big brake kit on a tC in an issue of Turbo magazine a few months ago. Wilwood sent a guy to do a custom measurment for the tC for that article. (according to the magazine)

If you goto wilwood's site, the tC is not listed, however, there is an option to suggust a car. So the more tC requests they have, the more likely they will put in production.
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 12:39 AM
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IMO, you're better off getting upgraded pads rather than a brake kit, if you're gonna stay NA, if you add a brake kit, you're adding extra weight upfront which we don't need anymore of. Now, if you're going FI and plan on making decent power, then yeah, a brake kit would make sense. Again, my opinion.
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 01:50 AM
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here's another website w/ the big brake kit

http://www.hopupracing.com/stbigbrkitfr4.html

but for 1500, I'd rather get some lambo conversions or something..lol

-Emo
Old Nov 11, 2004 | 02:27 AM
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its expensive for front Big Brake kit.....
if u can afford it, go for it
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