Brake Upgrade How To??? (JacobT, HI98GS, etc.)
12-06-01, 05:52 AM
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Brake Upgrade How To??? (JacobT, HI98GS, etc.)
I have some Supra TT front calipers/rotors on the way and would like some install assistance. I have seen some other posts but no full on how tos. If any of y'all with this mod could post some details and/or pics, it would be much appreciated!!!!!
Thanx in advance.
Ryan
(Brake fluid bleeding/adding is my biggest concern.)
Thanx in advance.
Ryan
(Brake fluid bleeding/adding is my biggest concern.)
12-06-01, 08:08 AM
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What rims do you have? Do you know the brakes will fit?
12-06-01, 08:11 AM
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Yeah.
I may have to get spacers for my current rims (Momo Sports)...haven't done the measurements yet. My new rims will definitely have the "supra fitment".
Thanx.
Ryan
Thanx.
Ryan
12-06-01, 08:15 AM
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there are some pictures of it on my homepage
this is how you bleed the brake,
after you have installed the brake (calipers and rotors, both side)
there is a small bleeding nut behind the caliper, you can't miss it.
get some DOT3 fluild in hand.
loosen this bleeding nut out alittle bit, have someone stay in the car and push on the brake pedal, all the way to the floor, and keep doing it slowly
(there should be a stream of brake fluid spraying out from the bleeding nut),
just keep steping on the brake til you see the stream of fluild is clear (ie no bubble), then tighten that bolt.
do the samething for the other side, then you are done, don't forget the refill your brake fluid to the max level
(read the fluid refill instruction right on the brake fluid container in your car)
Anh
after you have installed the brake (calipers and rotors, both side)
there is a small bleeding nut behind the caliper, you can't miss it.
get some DOT3 fluild in hand.
loosen this bleeding nut out alittle bit, have someone stay in the car and push on the brake pedal, all the way to the floor, and keep doing it slowly
(there should be a stream of brake fluid spraying out from the bleeding nut),
just keep steping on the brake til you see the stream of fluild is clear (ie no bubble), then tighten that bolt.
do the samething for the other side, then you are done, don't forget the refill your brake fluid to the max level
(read the fluid refill instruction right on the brake fluid container in your car)
Anh
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12-06-01, 08:54 AM
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Ryan,
Bananags has a good DYI web site for your reference. The only thing I'd do different is, you do not need to open up the calipers to replace pads. Just remove the 2 screws (17mm) that hold the calipers to the spindle then you can seperate the claipers and rotors.
When bleeding the brakes, you'll need 2 person, one press the brake padel in the car while the other person opens up the bleeder on the caliper to let the air out the lock down the bleeder screw. Repeat this process several times until there's no more air come out.
Good luck on you new brakes.
Bananags has a good DYI web site for your reference. The only thing I'd do different is, you do not need to open up the calipers to replace pads. Just remove the 2 screws (17mm) that hold the calipers to the spindle then you can seperate the claipers and rotors.
When bleeding the brakes, you'll need 2 person, one press the brake padel in the car while the other person opens up the bleeder on the caliper to let the air out the lock down the bleeder screw. Repeat this process several times until there's no more air come out.
Good luck on you new brakes.
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I am not sure that would be a good idea, I do not know how the factory traction control work in detail, but changing the brake might mess this up, supra does not have eletronic traction control like us, since the tracking control uses the brake, just be careful
(for the rear tires only)
anh
(for the rear tires only)
anh
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Originally posted by JacobT
When bleeding the brakes, you'll need 2 person, one press the brake padel in the car while the other person opens up the bleeder on the caliper to let the air out the lock down the bleeder screw. Repeat this process several times until there's no more air come out.
When bleeding the brakes, you'll need 2 person, one press the brake padel in the car while the other person opens up the bleeder on the caliper to let the air out the lock down the bleeder screw. Repeat this process several times until there's no more air come out.
and also you need to bleed the brake in this sequence- rear right, rear left, front right and then front left.
someone correct me if i'm wrong thanks.
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