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Old May 13, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Hi, I am looking at changing my front and rear rotors and brake pads to Endless. Since they dont have parts specifically for the tC, is it true that our parts are the same as the 00' - 05' celicas? Also who is a good dealer for Endless products? Thanks for the help!
Old May 13, 2008 | 08:33 PM
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from what i've heard, the big brake kits for the celica work on the tC, but are they exactly the same, stock versus stock, i can't say for sure.
Old May 13, 2008 | 09:58 PM
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Yes, the '00-'05 Celica front brakes and the tC front brakes are the same.
Old May 13, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 2fast4you
Yes, the '00-'05 Celica front brakes and the tC front brakes are the same.
Yeah. The GTS, not the GT
Old May 13, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Has anyone tried the Endless rotors? So since the front is the same as the Celica GTS. How about the rears?
Old May 13, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TRD_SSM_tC
Has anyone tried the Endless rotors? So since the front is the same as the Celica GTS. How about the rears?
Yes, there are a few tCs with the Endless front BBK. Rear rotors are the same as the GTS as well.
Old May 14, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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Great! So all I need to do is order front, rear rotors and brake pads for the 00'+ Celica GT-S! Anyone know a good place to get Endless products?
Old May 14, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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AUTORND.com......good place for endless.....
Old May 14, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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any1 know if rotora makes calipers for the rear?
Old May 15, 2008 | 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by geo46_2
any1 know if rotora makes calipers for the rear?
No. No one makes a rear BBK or calipers specifically for the tC unless you get a custom setup.
Old May 15, 2008 | 03:59 AM
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well...powerslot does...kinda...
Old May 15, 2008 | 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by draxcaliber
well...powerslot does...kinda...
I forgot about them...
Old May 16, 2008 | 04:08 AM
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I unno how good the brakes felt on the Celica, but I personally don't like my brake feel or the stopping power in the tC. An obvious engineering shortcut from toyota I think, which didn't work too well considering the celica weighs a couple hundred pounds less.
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 04:40 AM
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brake lines may improve the response a bit
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 04:42 AM
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Yes! From what I know Celica GTS use the same brake rotors. I'm not too sure about the brake lines though.
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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fyi the Endless "big break kit" isnt a really BBK, stock size rotors with a bigger caliper. if you want a BBK go with another company, because in some scenarios the endless (although a fantastic brand) looks foolish.
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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uhm dave, its "brake" lol
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 05:35 AM
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dave your grammar sucks hahaa
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 05:43 AM
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omgz i fail

brake not break my b
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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