EdMorris Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Going back to the brakes, I'm currently fitting the new fronts. I wondered if I can use the brake line union gaskets (copper washer) from my recently fitted Goodridge lines, as in the pic? Toyota states that these are non-reusable parts, probably for good reason. Would any similar washer do as a replacement, or is it a specific part? http://s1341.photobucket.com/albums/o750/edmorris2/FullSizeRender_zpsw7ebaofs.jpg edit - sorry for image not being embedded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Pretty sure they are standard washer and secondly think they are cheap enough just to replace while you are there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 They are usually okay to re-use, but if you need fresh ones they can be bought from Halfords or like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 You can re-use them, but if you're paranoid look up soft annealing copper and re-anneal them. I wouldn't bother so long as they don't leak when you get someone to hold the brake pedal down hard with the engine running to ensure vacuum in the servo. Motorcycle shops sell them new far cheaper than car dealers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Thanks for advice all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Right, some more help needed please. Having not had UK brakes before, and the pics in the workshop manual not being completely clear to me, I need to find out if I've put the pads together properly in the caliper (see below). I did what most made sense to me, and assumed the small arrow on the shim is supposed to point forwards to the front of the car (direction of forward travel for the wheels). The pad spacer bit confused me a little so again I did what most made sense from the manual. Do I have it assembled correctly? Oh and this is the left side (passenger) caliper. Points towards front of car? Are the pad spacers located correctly? The arrows in this pic show again the locations where I've installed the small pad spacers, at the 'bottom' of the pad. Correct? Does the rest of it look right? Any help appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Bandicoot Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Sorry thiz has no relevance but David p can you clear your inbox please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timlowthian Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I will be watching this closely as I have some UK specs I need to do the same to and was unsure how they went together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 I went ahead and installed the right side. Disc rotates fine, but we'll see once everything is on and the system is bled. Hopefully someone with more experience of these brakes will tell me if I've cocked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I just done brakes on kar's car. Looks ok but i will just check the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Didnt see the picture i wanted. But sure it's ok. I had same issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Emailed Lee P, just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Got the all clear from Supra guru (thanks Lee ), so I can do the other side now. Also, checked clearance yesterday and its as close as can be without touching (see below). I'll need some spacers or new wheels before I drive it. Was hoping I would get away with it . Anyway, what are peoples thoughts on using H&R spacers until I can decide what to do wheels wise? What thickness spacer would I need? How difficult is it to remove the old wheel studs in order to use longer ones with the spacers? At least one is bound to be troublesome or seized. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Given the closest clearance is right in near the hub spindle I very much doubt you will have contact issues even in hard cornering. Run it as is and check for contact witness marks for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Hmm, I thought that would rub for sure when driving. I'll check it out though, thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Any compression should see the spoke deflect away from the caliper so I would be surprised if it wasn't OK. Years ago I had a set of wheels that the tape you're using wouldn't fit under and they were fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Live in fear of freshly gritted B roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Any compression should see the spoke deflect away from the caliper so I would be surprised if it wasn't OK. Years ago I had a set of wheels that the tape you're using wouldn't fit under and they were fine I'll see what its like once I've torqued the wheels on. I'm fairly paranoid about these things though, and defo don't want any issues with the new calipers, so if I'm in any doubt I'll fix it somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 My panasports had less clearance on the calliper and where fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Using some 3mm spacers as, when torqued up, the left side in particular had no clearance. It will do until I finally decide on some new wheels. Brakes are so much better than the ones I had on, a worthy upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollexus Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hello Ed, nice to see your project coming along. I talked to you a few times regarding our project. I am having difficulty sourcing a flywheel and clutch to mate out 2UZ to V160. Can you PLEASE help us with this. The customer's car has been waiting for this for quite a while, and it's one of the last things on the list. Please please please share some contacts for the flywheel and clutch. Also, are you still using the TTC adapter? And what other bits and pieces do you think we will need. Nick from Toronto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted November 14, 2015 Author Share Posted November 14, 2015 Not updated this thread for a while. Car has been running quite well, save for a small oil leak, and also some wheel hop issues. Just got it back from Lee and its driving much better since the rear shocks were changed for stock items. Having said that, its still a bit hoppy now and then and I'd like to get the ride even better if I can. I wheel spun without any effort today in 2nd (ok so I know its a bit wet, but I was in a tunnel!), and so I'm wanting to try a different rear wheel setup. Question, can one buy a 17inch wheel in a wide fitment without going silly money like ccw etc? I'd like to try this on the back with a higher sidewalled tyre, but can't seem to find any suppliers other than bespoke places. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Why not borrow some UK rear stock rims and put decent part worn tyres on them, and see how much better it is, then you will be happier spending money on some fancy ones. If you go much wider than stock don't expect good wet weather grip, a narrower tyre is often FAR superior when it's raining. F1 and other high end series get away with a similarly ultra wide wet set up to their dry ones by using ULTRA soft rubber. You don't have that option. If I had another MKIV and was using it through the winter in this country i would have 16 inch rims on it, if they cleared the brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Thanks for the advice Chris, may well try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Finally got around to fitting some new suspension bits today. Got theses HKS parts from Lee a while back, but needed the car for daily duties lately. Anyhow, started at the back and mostly went ok until I split one of the suspension rubber boots trying to tease out the old shock (see bottom pic) . Thought I'd got away with it, but when I squeezed the boot gently, some grease started to ooze out - bugger! Its the rearmost one at the bottom, just down from where the shock attaches. Anyone know how easy this is to sort? Will I need to get a whole new arm to get this joint? Really pee'd off that I did this. On the plus side, the units look and feel great quality. Came really well packaged too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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