eyefi Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 is this something that is easy to do yrself?, anyone done it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted May 21, 2002 Share Posted May 21, 2002 Lots of stuff in here about it. Use the search function and you should turn something up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted May 22, 2002 Share Posted May 22, 2002 Nigel, I've done this very recently. If you want to call me I'll tell you exactly. 01622 683044 Basically, just unbolt the caliper and brake hose, remove the old caliper and the disk should virtually fall off, (may need a little persuasion but mine didn't). Then undo the 4 small bolts holding the metal backplate, then using tinsnips or similar, cut a small section out and twist it over the hub. (It's never going back on). Lastly re-fit disk and check runout, (as described in lengthy descussion previously by Martin & Mycroft;) ). Refit caliper, pads rattleclips and shims. Bleed brakes, bed in for about 50-100 miles. Test by taking an unsuspecting passenger for a drive without a seatbelt and watch how much effort they need to use to prevent themselves from exiting via the windscreen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted May 22, 2002 Author Share Posted May 22, 2002 thanks matt, ill b starting on thurs dinner time and hopefully finished by thurs eve. stand by yr phone! is there any torque spec for the caliper bolt and disc bolts? i cant find any anywhere. what did u get yr runout to? on thursday eve i shall be mostly driving for 100 miles then braking like a båstrd.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted May 22, 2002 Share Posted May 22, 2002 To be honest, I can't remember... 0.02 and 0.03 rings a bell but don't quote me on it... I remember that I tried every hole on the second disk and the variance was virtually non-existant. It took me about 2 - 2.5 hours, (ish) and I wasn't rushing. I did about 100 miles before really slamming them on... definate case of I'm looking forward to your opinion on the upgrade. Are you doing front's only or rears as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted May 22, 2002 Share Posted May 22, 2002 Guys, this looks like a step I'll need to take also. How much are all the parts? Would you buy them from a Toyota dealer or can you recommend a cheaper source? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted May 22, 2002 Share Posted May 22, 2002 Follow the link http://supra.highspeedhostinggroup.net/public_html/vbb//showthread.php?s=&threadid=1379 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted May 22, 2002 Author Share Posted May 22, 2002 Originally posted by Matt Harwood Are you doing front's only or rears as well? rears as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted May 22, 2002 Share Posted May 22, 2002 Do you have the rears yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted May 22, 2002 Author Share Posted May 22, 2002 yes i have the massive rears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted May 22, 2002 Share Posted May 22, 2002 You guys planning on the conversion may want to print out this page for reference :- http://mkiv.com/manual/manualtt/brake_replacement/fb1.jpg Also this may be of interest :- http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/parts/front_brake/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 Nigel, Now I'm very interested to hear how you get on fitting the rear brakes... Martin, why did you have to post those pictures... Now I want some TRD pads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted May 23, 2002 Share Posted May 23, 2002 Well? Come on... How did it go? Or are you just trying to bed them in in one night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted May 24, 2002 Author Share Posted May 24, 2002 ive done it!!!!!!!! euro spec front & rear calipers & discs. first of all, what a difference! ive read all the post b4 on this conversion and heard folk rave about them, but when u feel it in the flesh, its a different thing. i think this will probably end up being my best mod to the car. cant wait to decat now ive got my mot. ran into some problems fitting with the new hoses, the brakeline ends had flared inside the old hose coupling, this ended up taking about 4 hours to sort out. the rest of the job took about 5 hours to do (not rushing). the old disc guards were trickey at first but after the first easy (screwdriver & hammer). the runout was perfect, the worst being 0.03mm the best 0.02mm. that, i think is amazing, less than 1/20mm out from perfect on a nine year old car. matt, the rears were easy to do, just remember to adjust the handbrake b4 taking them off. the rear guards came off the easiest (5 mins work). all in all with the info from this bbs and the tech data from mkiv.com (thanks martin) this was an easy job for someone with a little experience of getting oily hands. i was a little reluctant at first to do this job myself , with it being brakes, but its not difficult to do if u get all the info. ive also had it all checked over by my mot man, which i think is a wise move. thanks for all yr help guys. matt, regarding the "great uk spec brake buy", erik should be in touch this w/e regarding how to pay. right i shall continue to bed the brakes in (thats what im telling the missus) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted May 25, 2002 Share Posted May 25, 2002 hi been to get cams done.and when i got back my uk brakes were there waiting for me.got just the fronts.what do i need for the full kit i just got discs and calipers no pads i was going to get upgraded stainless steel brake hoses before i fit them.and hope the will clear my 17" wheels i am going to get mine painted before i get fitted on the car.either black or blue calipers the bloke who deliverd them was struggling carying the box need the following painting pads stainless steel brake hoses brake fluid (might as well put all new in is it dot5.1) info on how to fit next time i see your car eyfi will have to look at them see how they look. dont you need them brake guard things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted May 25, 2002 Share Posted May 25, 2002 Glad to hear it all went well... I thought you'd be impressed! Now I REALLY want my rears done! - I don't expect it to make much difference but it'll stop the awful vibration I get at the moment:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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