Brakes for ae92 - Opinions?

[sleepy]

Planning for the spring/summer, which is a world away, but i'm starting to hear some screeching in the rear. i'm hoping it just needs some regrinding or pad replacement, but i was thinking of running Brembo cross-drilled, if they are available.

any thoughts or experiences with certain brands? what are you using on your car(s) and what would you recommend for the coupe?

Thanks!

[boroEF]

may i recommend no name blank shit rotors.

really, it's a rotor...and the rears arent even ventilated. u dont need good ones.

even for the front u can use shit rotors. as long as ur pads and calipers are up to par then ur okie dokie.

...then again i preach the ways of the boro. let's see what the rich folk have to say with this.

but i track with shit 10 dollar rotors and i havent warped a single one

[micro214_kp61]

^^^ i'm with king boro on this one! hehe..

[boroEF]

^ sweet! i got approval

[REN69]

Don't listen to the boron (rhymes with moron ) otherwise you'll end up flipping your car and blaming it on the slick tires.

[micro214_kp61]

Originally posted by REN69
Don't listen to the boron (rhymes with moron ) otherwise you'll end up flipping your car and blaming it on the slick tires.

^^^ shaun, for some reason ppl always get you with this remark huh? i guess it's funny now but at the time it isn't coz you were even wearing your track suit (blue coveralls) that day.

[Flashmn]

Toyota Avensis brakes (dunno the US model) supposedly fit directly...

[boroEF]

Originally posted by micro214_kp61
^^^ shaun, for some reason ppl always get you with this remark huh? i guess it's funny now but at the time it isn't coz you were even wearing your track suit (blue coveralls) that day.

for the record, jeff lent me that suit.. it's what he wears when he changes tires! it was cool that day and my jacket was too warm so i wore his overalls. pretty pimp

[REN69]

hahaha.. Overalls for a track suit!! no wonder!! was it fireproof, or just woman-proof?

Hey sleepy.. try the flinstone style brakes.. I heard they're pretty good, and they're very lightweight too.

[sleepy]

Originally posted by Flashmn
Toyota Avensis brakes (dunno the US model) supposedly fit directly...

http://www.autointell.com/asian_comp...avensis-01.htm
which year, and are they significantly different/better than OEM/Cdn Tire & where would i go about finding them here in Can.?

Improved comfort, handling and safety

The Toyota Avensis has always benefited from its sophisticated, dual-link rear suspension which offers class leading stability, ride and handling. Driving dynamics of the new range have been improved still further with European-based engineers and Japanese designers working on high speed stability, ride comfort and steering feel.

Attention has been paid to improving both active and passive safety. Anti-lock brakes, with electronic brake force distribution, are standard on all models with uprated rear disc brakes on Avensis 2.0 D-4 models.

All Avensis 2.0 D-4 models are also available with electronic vehicle stability control (VSC) which helps prevent the car skidding on slippery road surfaces. The VSC system is backed up with traction control and electronic brake assist for more effective braking.

http://www.toyota.de/showroom/avensis_2003/
http://www.carsurvey.org/model_Toyota_Avensis.html
http://www.toyota.co.uk/

and R3N, i'm lucky the Corolla doesn't have holes in the floor & i don't have to Flintstone brake the car yet! or else, i'd better invest in a decent pair of platform boots

[|PuNiSh3R|]

I have Brembo cross-drilled n slotted rotors in the front.. and for the rear on my SR5 I did the drum-brake to disc-brake conversion.. got rid of those clunky pain in the ass to work on drums and put the GTS discs on the rear with Bendix rotors and Wearever organic pads.. For the front I have TRD pads.. I believe they are semi metalics.. I haven't tested them yet as my car is still in my garage being tweeked..

[martiniracing]

for the front, use 88-91 camry calipers adn brackets.. it offerers bigger piston and the use of larger diameter rotors. i experimented in the yards and found out. rotor choice for that setup, i do not know..

[TRDragoon]

^ try to look for the same diameter rotor as camry, but must be 4x100 bolt pattern.....

Just get your self a brand new set of rebuilt calipers....that'll be lota better than Brembo and money well spent..... you sure its not the pads thats making those sound?

[martiniracing]

if you go with camry setup, you can use camry rotors and redrill them to 4 bolt.. but either way, you should test fit this mod thoroughly