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Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by Red Head Seeker, Aug 18, 2009.

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  1. Red Head Seeker

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    #1 Red Head Seeker, Aug 18, 2009
    Greetings; Am looking to upgrade the calipers on my 1991 Testarossa. Already have the drilled rotors from a 512TR. What is the largest "boltup" caliper I can utilize. I heard the 430 calipers will work? (correct?). Also are the front calipers interchangeable with the rears?. Thanks for your input and response.....Mark.
     
  2. cnchung

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    #2 cnchung, Aug 25, 2009
    I doubt the 430 calipers would bolt on direct to the Testarossa.

    I also wonder if they would fit in the 16" wheels.
     
  3. lasvegascop

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    #3 lasvegascop, Aug 26, 2009
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  4. Melvok

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    #4 Melvok, Aug 27, 2009
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    Looks great Ski !

    Do you have pictures of the whole change ?

    I am pretty sure a lot of TR readers would like to go for these big brakes if they see how to do it...
     
  5. JAYF

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    #5 JAYF, Aug 27, 2009
    Do they make upgraded calipers for those using stock 16" wheels?
     
  6. Argento839

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    #6 Argento839, Aug 27, 2009
    If not, put 360 wheels on. Nothing looks cooler on a TR than 360 wheels IMHO.
     
  7. lasvegascop

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    #7 lasvegascop, Aug 27, 2009
    Honestly, its a very simple swap...all you have to do is unbolt and bolt the new brackets in and the hubs. Extremely simple! I think bleeding the brake lines was harder then anything hahahah

    By the way, I switched to the non corrosive DOT 5 brake fluid and I would recommend that to everyone. DOT 5 does not kill paint, its 100% silicone based fluid which exceeds DOT 3 and 4.

    Do NOT use it on brake systems that have ABS. Dont ask why, thats what the warning says.

    Ski
     
  8. rsqrd308

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    #8 rsqrd308, Sep 17, 2009
    I have 512 wheels on my 90 TR, what brembo's would I get to make this work. I would like to upgrade. Can someone PM or post here the part numbers, maybe a source?
     
  9. curtisc63

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    #9 curtisc63, Sep 17, 2009
    Any Brembo retailer can get the TR kit(s). Tire Rack for example. Do a search for TR brakes and you will find them.

    CC
     
  10. ttforcefed

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    #10 ttforcefed, Sep 17, 2009
    the 512tr i just bought has a brembo upgrade kid. I have been told by the shop who installed them that the stock 512tr wheels will fit with spacers. I have a set of 19s that u can see on the car im going to sell. Look at the thread "on the way" if u are interested.
     
  11. GRANDE GRINGO

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    #11 GRANDE GRINGO, Sep 20, 2009
    hi there can you tell us the cost involved to do this change please ,those rotos look great ,wheels i guess are necessary.
    thanks
    tom
     
  12. uzz32soarer

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    #12 uzz32soarer, Sep 20, 2009
    Tom, you will need those 18" single nut wheels that I sent you the link for.

    No point you having big brakes anyway..............you never drive it!
     

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