Good cheap brake upgrade

fitting avensis calipers to corolla ... braking improved
(i read it here http://toyotaownersclub-irl.forumoti...rsion-t429.htm)

went out today and did it... much better braking! got them off a 1998 avensis 1.6.

you need the caliper, the carrier and pads,

carrier and caliper fits straight on to the corolla hub,

corolla brake line bolts straight on to the caliper

you can use the corolla disc


(left is corolla, right is avensis)



(this was just a quick try, the pad sits properly, no touching lol )

What's the difference between the Corolla caliper and the Avensis caliper? Can't see much difference. Why is it braking better? Seems like a nice upgrade though.

I got some nice brake upgrades as well. I'll go for rear brake discs by using the rear hubs, discs and calipers of the E11 G6R model. It set me back 190 Euro's + 90 Euro's for a overhaul-set.


Freshly overhauled brakes including some paint =>


Other option is an upgrade to braided brake lines. HEL and Goodridge are suppliers for the Corolla. It set me back 80 Euro's and will improve pedal feel. These are the Goodridge ones I'll be using =>

bigger pistons and pads look to be bigger to, sure ishaq will confirm for you though

It's also possible to mount the front hubs of a Corolla Levin. The one with superstrut suspension that is. It'll give you bigger discs and dual-piston calipers. That'll be my next upgrade if I need more stopping power, for sure.

^^Thats what some of the lads with the starlets have done buddy and have all said it works a treat, dont the celica st205 ones fit??

drew 007 wrote:

^^Thats what some of the lads with the starlets have done buddy and have all said it works a treat, dont the celica st205 ones fit??

im running 205 calipers the stud holes that bolt the caliper on are the same but you need to nut and bolt them on, also the discs will be out i have an st202 5 stud conversion with impreza discs i also have put shims behind the pads as impreza discs are thinner

^^Nice one bud and what do you think to them??

drew 007 wrote:

^^Nice one bud and what do you think to them??

very good mate, it also has a st202 rear brake conversion with st202 goodrige braided lines

Very good bud, im sure there 4 pots arent they?? as i know they are bigger then the mr2 with haveing more weight to stop etc...

nice work mate

john-905 wrote:

bigger pistons and pads look to be bigger to, sure ishaq will confirm for you though

exactly what john said.. bigger piston and bigger pads...

iv got the rear disc conversion to put on, just havent had time to actually put them on...

drew 007 wrote:

Very good bud, im sure there 4 pots arent they?? as i know they are bigger then the mr2 with haveing more weight to stop etc...

yes mate they are 4 pots

Nice one John.

I have used ehmm....

Fiat Coupe 20v turbo 305mm brake discs.
Alfa Romeo 4 pots Brembo calipers.
Custom self made adapters.
Steel braided brake hoses.

It was a hell of a job, but it was all worth it.

wow nice job stefan, any pics?

maybe we can use the rear brake, calipers etc from the E130 model?

i will try this and report.

peace

That would be great How many pots are we talking about?

good info

I'm not much concerned about cheap things when my brakes are concerned,..i feel Braking systems are designed to respond quickly and efficiently to your commands. To do this, they are designed with exacting clearances. Over time and in response to wear, brake systems often lose some of their "tightness". This leads to longer response times, less efficient braking and less bike control.
to avoid this you must take good care of break levers , break pads, brake assemblies. and get it checked after every three months..

do you think carrier, caliper and pads off a 1999 2.0ltr avensis sr will bolt straight on my 98 e11 sr thanks bridgy

they should do mate, if you buying them from a scrapyard, you could probably try to fit them to a corolla they may have

just thought my car hasn't got abs but avensis has what issues would there be if any thanks again bridgy

shouldn't have any problems.. just dont connect the sensor lol

How long would it take to do this upgrade?