Came across this disc conversion..

[Pinchlite]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edxgGu8YZZs

They have kits for 2005 onwards.

Basically it keeps the drum functionality for the ebrake only and uses a caliper for the braking.

Found it interesting.

http://unique-power.com.tw/

https://i.imgur.com/3VtSWQX.png

[06YarisRS]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edxgGu8YZZs

They have kits for 2005 onwards.

Basically it keeps the drum functionality for the ebrake only and uses a caliper for the braking.

Found it interesting.

http://unique-power.com.tw/

https://i.imgur.com/3VtSWQX.png

Very interesting! In the comments, someone asked if they could do this kit for the 2nd generation. Their response was:

"As our understanding, Yaris is all the same through different generation.
Please refer to our website, check the installation guide for Yaris.
If the bolt of the hub is the same, they should be all the same".

[Pinchlite]

I contacted.

Waiting back for more info for 2007 HB

If price is reasonable then I may get.

Its easily DIY.

The Kit looks to be really well made.

Its also mentioned in the comments other calipers and pads can be used.Those are not specific for this setup.

[06YarisRS]

I contacted.

Waiting back for more info for 2007 HB

If price is reasonable then I may get.

Its easily DIY.

The Kit looks to be really well made.

Its also mentioned in the comments other calipers and pads can be used.Those are not specific for this setup.

Awesome. Can't wait to hear about it. Wonder if it would make sense to order an extra set of discs and ebrake drum pads.

[Pinchlite]

The drum pads dont really concern me as they will only be used when parked.Cant see those wearing down with no movement/friction.

The disc drum does concern me though.

If it does work for 2007 models then its probaly the easiest way to get disc setup plug and play.

No need for modifications like other disc conversions(Runstop)and either having to replace axle(SE) part like mentioned on other threads

[3rdSEman]

First I know nothing about any of these rear brake conversions... could there be from the plant some sort of front/rear proportioning valve to handle differently the two setups available according to trim ? considering what little duty rears do I would be tempted to retain drums as I feel in our Canadian climate an enclosed system handles better salt exposure and corrosion !

[Pinchlite]

Very interesting! In the comments, someone asked if they could do this kit for the 2nd generation. Their response was:

"As our understanding, Yaris is all the same through different generation.
Please refer to our website, check the installation guide for Yaris.
If the bolt of the hub is the same, they should be all the same".

(FROM COMPANY)

Thanks for your inquiry.
Yes, we have a kit that fits Toyota Yaris perfectly.
Please refer to the installation guide attached.
This kit is about US$800 in Taiwan with installation fee included.
Standard export price is US$580 plus shipping.
Please inform your location in order to estimate the freight.
We are pleased to provide you with discounts if you are interested.
Please feel free to ask any questions.

[06YarisRS]

(FROM COMPANY)

Thanks for your inquiry.
Yes, we have a kit that fits Toyota Yaris perfectly.
Please refer to the installation guide attached.
This kit is about US$800 in Taiwan with installation fee included.
Standard export price is US$580 plus shipping.
Please inform your location in order to estimate the freight.
We are pleased to provide you with discounts if you are interested.
Please feel free to ask any questions.

Yup. Nice, but out of my budget for brake work. I imagine a person could safely add on another $400.00 - $500.00, if not more, for freight. Not saying it's unreasonably priced, just more than I'd be willing to spend on a brake upgrade.

I also agree that the stock drum setup would be better sealed for Canadian winters, though my turbo RS never sees winter.

[Pinchlite]

580 USD is reasonable to me.

Curently waiting for quite.

I have US address to save on ship.

[06YarisRS]

580 USD is reasonable to me.

Curently waiting for quite.

I have US address to save on ship.

Oh, I misread the response. I thought that it was $800.00 + $580.00 + shipping. I agree, $580.00 is very reasonable. Please let me know what you're quoted for shipping.

[Pinchlite]

Not sure know that I think about it.

Not exactly sure what export price means?

I assumed by the wording that if you were in thailand the price was 800 including installation

And the cost for the item was 500 plus shipping.

I will post back when I get the quote and ask them total price for the whole deal.

[06YarisRS]

Not sure know that I think about it.

Not exactly sure what export price means?

I assumed by the wording that if you were in thailand the price was 800 including installation

And the cost for the item was 500 plus shipping.

I will post back when I get the quote and ask them total price for the whole deal.

No, I think you're right. I does sound like $580.00 plus shipping. The decrease from $800.00 being that they don't do the installation. Looking forward to your quote. Thanks for doing this. It may become a popular mod.

[Pinchlite]

If it is indeed 580 I will be ordering for sure....ship cost depends too?

Saw this on reddit

(Thai Post Logispost service (Air Freight) shows USD 236 for 30 kg)

Also this(400 Baht /kg...400baht is 16.80 CAD.

[06YarisRS]

If it is indeed 580 I will be ordering for sure....ship cost depends too?

Saw this on reddit

(Thai Post Logispost service (Air Freight) shows USD 236 for 30 kg)

Also this(400 Baht /kg...400baht is 16.80 CAD.

Are you estimating the weight of the kit or have they given you an estimate on the weight? At 30 kg, I'd be looking at $500.00 shipping, plus import charges, and tax (15% in my province). Not including import charges, I'd be looking at close to $1500.00 CAD.

[Pinchlite]

Those are just quotes,or replys from an older reddit thread about shipping from thailand to US.

I just googled (shipping from thailand to the us cost reddit)

I use reddit quite a bit for good info.

Reddit is a wealth of info and help.

Its my favourite site in the way you can interact.

Its not like the normal forums.

name it and there is a subreddit/group for it.

They are slow to reply back,or the time difference aswell?

P.S dont ship it into Canada.

I use (crossborderpickups.com) Many other companies thar do the same.

I save huge on import duties.

I paid $60 cad total for 4X wheels into canada.

I also saved bigtime as the us company shipped free within us.

[Pinchlite]

Are you estimating the weight of the kit or have they given you an estimate on the weight? At 30 kg, I'd be looking at $500.00 shipping, plus import charges, and tax (15% in my province). Not including import charges, I'd be looking at close to $1500.00 CAD.

I just received this from seller.I am not sure it will work with 2007?



(Thanks for your prompt reply.
We do not have this model available for confirmation in Taiwan.
However, according to our experience,
no Yaris has reported installation problems in many countries so far.
Moreover, it is not a cost-effective thing for automakers to modify the brake structure of the same series of cars at will.

Sending 20 kg to the State by the TNT Express during this virus outbreak is US$180.
Our best offer is a 20% off discount plus shipping.
Total = (580 x 80%) + 180 = US$644 for all)

[06YarisRS]

I just received this from seller.I am not sure it will work with 2007?



(Thanks for your prompt reply.
We do not have this model available for confirmation in Taiwan.
However, according to our experience,
no Yaris has reported installation problems in many countries so far.
Moreover, it is not a cost-effective thing for automakers to modify the brake structure of the same series of cars at will.

Sending 20 kg to the State by the TNT Express during this virus outbreak is US$180.
Our best offer is a 20% off discount plus shipping.
Total = (580 x 80%) + 180 = US$644 for all)

Hmm, that's not bad at all. Pretty tempting. Can you message me the email address of the person you were speaking with? Might make it easier. Going to find out shipping to Canada. Looking at the diagrams, it appears that it should work for our year/model car.

I am interested in how the valving is done so that the brakes aren't too strong in the rear. I'd expect that with calipers vs the tiny wheel cylinders, there'd be some changes in forces. Also, like with the big brake swaps, would we expect a mushier pedal? The guys that did the upgraded fronts from Yaris to xD or Corolla suggested that a larger diameter master cylinder might be needed.

[Pinchlite]

info@unique-power.com.tw

The shipment quote was to an americam address btw the way for me.

Niagara falls new york.


The ship is def reasonable..

Too bad no 100% confirmation that it will work 2007 3 dr.

Perhaps some others will chime in.

Surprised actually that others have not commented yet?

It def looks to be well built.

Somewhere in the comments manufacturer mentioned no need for master cylinder upgrade,and it balances itself out properly.

[WeeYari]

Surprised actually that others have not commented yet?


Hard for folks to chime in when nobody has experience with this kit. Someone contemplated this exact kit a while back but that thread never went anywhere. The general consensus is, for this car, rear discs are primarily a cosmetic mod. No real braking performance gains to be had. Lot of money for cosmetics.

[06YarisRS]

Hard for folks to chime in when nobody has experience with this kit. Someone contemplated this exact kit a while back but that thread never went anywhere. The general consensus is, for this car, rear discs are primarily a cosmetic mod. No real braking performance gains to be had. Lot of money for cosmetics.

Yeah, I'm really fence-sitting on this one after further consideration. I think it would look great, but I'd need more empirical evidence that it would help with braking in any measurable way. I can't see how the braking would be balanced as the braking system would be designed to work with a specific piston (rear wheel cylinders) surface area and stroke. I'm no fluid dynamics engineer, but logic tells me that the larger caliper pistons would have to affect the dynamics. I question whether or not the company would do the necessary research to tune the braking accurately. I think you're bang on, WeeYari, when you say no one has experience with the kit, therefore folks might be reluctant to attempt the conversion. Again it would look great, especially with my 16" narrow spoked wheels, IMO, but there are too many unknowns. For my own setup, probably a good set of pads, like the Hawks, would be the best approach. Maybe, even the SE 275mm discs, xD or Corolla caliper and master cylinder would be a good option too. Despite all of the aforementioned, I'll be watching youtube and checking the web occasionally for anyone that has done the conversion. I'll keep this kit in the back of my mind.