Brake setup

[Banana_Boat]

anyone car to share what their 8th gens have as brakes setup to rotors pads calibers and lines!

[zuzu_]

Originally Posted by Banana_Boat

anyone car to share what their 8th gens have as brakes setup to rotors pads calibers and lines!

Have but not yet installed:

Brembo blank rotors (front, via PartsGeek.com)
Hawk ceramic pads (front, via AutoAnything)
Goodridge stainless steel brake lines (via FRSport.com)

Expecting to get a rear disc brake kit in about a week. Will replace brake fluid with Motul DOT "5.1" after installing that (with the SS lines).

I've heard people mention dual-piston calipers, but I haven't been able to find them available anywhere, except for "big brake" kits that won't fit inside 14" wheels. I'd like to hear any recommendations for replacement calipers.

[Salty_Dog]

Originally Posted by zuzu_

Expecting to get a rear disc brake kit in about a week. Will replace brake fluid with Motul DOT "5.1" after installing that (with the SS lines).

Where are you getting your rear disk kit?

[DjiNN]

i have currently EBC rotors GD747 with Posiquiet Brake pads. not sure if I should do the SS brake lines.

[PhatRoyale]

Originally Posted by zuzu_

Will replace brake fluid with Motul DOT "5.1" after installing that (with the SS lines).

Is your car equipped with ABS?

[zuzu_]

Originally Posted by PhatRoyale

Is your car equipped with ABS?

Yes.

[PhatRoyale]

Originally Posted by DjiNN

i have currently EBC rotors GD747 with Posiquiet Brake pads. not sure if I should do the SS brake lines.

Do them. Both front and rear. They're one of the best bang-for-the-buck mods IMO.

Does wonders to improve brake feel and fade resistance.

[Banana_Boat]

Originally Posted by zuzu_

Have but not yet installed:

Brembo blank rotors (front, via PartsGeek.com)
Hawk ceramic pads (front, via AutoAnything)
Goodridge stainless steel brake lines (via FRSport.com)

Expecting to get a rear disc brake kit in about a week. Will replace brake fluid with Motul DOT "5.1" after installing that (with the SS lines).

I've heard people mention dual-piston calipers, but I haven't been able to find them available anywhere, except for "big brake" kits that won't fit inside 14" wheels. I'd like to hear any recommendations for replacement calipers.

You ordered from partsgeek?? If so are they good to order from? how long does shipping take?

[Banana_Boat]

Originally Posted by DjiNN

i have currently EBC rotors GD747 with Posiquiet Brake pads. not sure if I should do the SS brake lines.

How are those rotors?? hows the wear on them?

[zuzu_]

Originally Posted by Banana_Boat

You ordered from partsgeek??

Should I not have? They were the only place I could find online that had the Brembo blank rotors. Even then, they themselves merely sourced from another company (who I guess doesn't have an online business) and shipped them to me with their label.

Originally Posted by Banana_Boat

If so are they good to order from? how long does shipping take?

I had a good experience shopping with them; would recommend. Shipping was fast and not overpriced; I chose the least expensive option -- UPS Ground. The rotors arrived the very next day. The foglights arrived 3 days later. (Same price as the TYC foglights from that Logical website, but these are Sabry Lee brand; still glass not plastic though.)

[DjiNN]

Originally Posted by Banana_Boat

How are those rotors?? hows the wear on them?

The rotors and pads are actually a pretty good combo. I just need to change brake lines and bleed my calipers.

[zuzu_]

Can someone tell me the brake pad equivalent used in AE101/AE111 rear disc brake conversions? I thought it was the same as a particular Celica pad, but I don't know what year Celica to search for.

[Bitter]

i'll bet if you called a toyota dealer parts dept they could look up the OE pad number and then you can cross that to get the year/make/model it fits and then order whatever you need.

possibly the 6th gen celica uses the rear calipers you're getting, i'm not sure. post up a picture of the calipers and i can take a stab at it.

did my dual piston calipers make it to you in fine shape? had i known you werent going to use the pads i'd have omitted them to save a few dollars on shipping.

[zuzu_]

Originally Posted by Bitter

i'll bet if you called a toyota dealer parts dept they could look up the OE pad number and then you can cross that to get the year/make/model it fits and then order whatever you need.

possibly the 6th gen celica uses the rear calipers you're getting, i'm not sure. post up a picture of the calipers and i can take a stab at it.

did my dual piston calipers make it to you in fine shape? had i known you werent going to use the pads i'd have omitted them to save a few dollars on shipping.

The dual-piston ST165 (AllTrac) calipers arrived unscathed. I still need to rebuild the other caliper. I'm also waiting on some 16" wheels I ordered just to be on the safe side (and because Tire Rack is having a sale on winter tires).

The rear disc brake kit arrived just the other day. I'll try to take some pics tomorrow. Until then, here is a pic the seller (Robr20v) emailed to me:

[zuzu_]

Originally Posted by Salty_Dog

Where are you getting your rear disk kit?

Robr20v, per the offer in this thread. He said he imported several, so he should have another available for you to purchase.