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vip3r87 · 12-07-2006, 09:22 PM

Hey guys, me again

tomorrow I am going to install a new flex pipe which I bought from a member on here. Any one know of any tips on this? I know that it is basically just a few bolts, but there might be other problems.

Also, does anyone or have a guide on installing E-Brake cables. I know the best bet would be to go to a shop, but I want to do this stuff myself, I want this car to be MY project, aka made with as little cash input as possible :P .

So yeah, thanks in advance for any insight!

EDIT*** 1990 Corolla GTS

Bitter · 12-07-2006, 11:27 PM

flexpipe - you may need to grind the old bolts out, just grind the heads off and they should knock right out with a tap from a hammer and screwdriver or a punch.

89yotarollagts · 12-07-2006, 11:35 PM

lol mine we just hacked off & welded a new one in ! as far as the e brake cable goes lol good luck ! i broke alot of rusty bolts in attempt to see how big a project it was gunna be, but your car may not be as rusty.. & no i dont have a guide lol

vip3r87 · 12-08-2006, 11:53 AM

pfffft so easy for the flex pipe. Thankfully the car I bought wasnt rusted at all! The bolts came off with little to no effort. 2 hour fix due to lack of tools n such, but it was fun, exhaust sounds mean now.

As for the ebrake, any diagram or picture of the underbody with labelled ebrake cables would be great

vip3r87 · 12-09-2006, 09:09 AM

bump, some pictures wud be nice

Thanks for your insite so far!

vip3r87 · 12-09-2006, 11:40 PM

bumppp please guys going to be doing this within the next 11 hours, NEED PICCTURES....

and if worst comes to worst i will force myself to splurge and buy a Haynes manual, DONT MAKE ME DO IT :P

Good night all!

ghost_ryder35 · 12-10-2006, 12:06 AM

http://toyotanation.com/forum/t62504.html
pretty sure there is a link to a manual on that page,

the e-brake cables are hidden under the heat shield to the exuast. Pretty much disconnect the cables front the e-brake handle in the car, then get under the car right by the exaust and grab the cables and follow them back. each side is held to the body of the car by 4 or 5 screws. so 10 screws for both sides. then disconnect from rear brakes. then re-assemble.

vip3r87 · 12-10-2006, 08:57 AM

hey ghost_ryder35, thanks for the tips, that website is great, your a life saver

trying this today, wish me luck

TheOtherCarolla · 12-10-2006, 05:58 PM

Since i replaced my flexpipe with an aftermarker downpipe/header, i just cut it off, but when i had to undo the bolts off the flexpipe, they were rusted greatly due to some serious salt from the winter. Noting a grinder and 3 new bolts can't fix.