84 celica gts brakes conversion

[GeneralBenson]

i wan wondering if there are any kind of rear b rake conversions, or swaps or upgrades for the 84 drum celicas. i need new drums, shoes and wheels cylinders on mine, and figured i might as well upgrade. i know the celica supra had all wheel disc, can those be used? thanks

[Kwanza]

Originally Posted by GeneralBenson

i wan wondering if there are any kind of rear b rake conversions, or swaps or upgrades for the 84 drum celicas. i need new drums, shoes and wheels cylinders on mine, and figured i might as well upgrade. i know the celica supra had all wheel disc, can those be used? thanks

There were only a few solid rears that had disc brakes. The AE86 (GTS model) 6.7" rears had discs, the 1st gen Celica Supras as you said has a big 7" rear with discs, and I think there may be one or two others. I'd with with the Celica Supra rear. As for a rear disc conversion, I know many have tried... but I'm not sure if any have really succeeded.

[GeneralBenson]

what would be needed to swap to the supra rear brakes? how difficult is it?

[Hotwheelharmer]

The AE86 is a direct swap into your Celica since they have the same rear end housing as the RWD Celicas.

[GeneralBenson]

so i'd need rotors, calipers, caliper brackets, pads, lines, what else?

[Kwanza]

Originally Posted by GeneralBenson

so i'd need rotors, calipers, caliper brackets, pads, lines, what else?

Backing plate/spindle, axles, e-brake cables...

[GeneralBenson]

man, that'll be a pain in the ass. gonna be hard to find all that in a junk yard.