Drum brake upgrade - Toyota Yaris Forums

xbalance · 04-14-2009, 06:42 AM

Hi guys, Is it posible to convert Drum brake to Disc brake sistem?

ruimond · 04-14-2009, 07:10 AM

If your talking about the Yaris Rear Drum Brakes, yes they can be converted into a Rear Disc brake system. You can buy the kit from Microimage Shop.

Link: http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...=3&productId=7

Hope that helps.

Brian · 04-14-2009, 04:05 PM

I did the rear disc brake conversion

fuji · 04-14-2009, 04:20 PM

How much of a difference did it make in your braking?

fuji · 04-14-2009, 04:21 PM

Another thought is instead of upgrading to discs is to do what we can to optimize the performance of the drums. Any thoughts???

Yaris Hilton · 04-14-2009, 04:51 PM

Generally the rear brakes only account for about 30% of your braking power. Any changes you make need to be balanced with the front brakes or the rear wheels will lock up and lengthen your stopping distance. (Assuming you don't have ABS.)

Disc brakes are harder to use with a parking brake. Most cars with 4-wheel discs have an auxiliary parking brake drum.

firebob · 04-14-2009, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

Disc brakes are harder to use with a parking brake. Most cars with 4-wheel discs have an auxiliary parking brake drum.

They do make calipers that have a lever that pushes the pads together for the parking break but it’s been used on few cars and still dose not have all the bugs worked out yet. I’m sure one of the manufactures will start using it soon and will be a new problem for the masses. At one point one manufacture will out way the issue of fewer parts to build into a car to the issue of fixing them under warranty…

cali yaris · 04-14-2009, 06:51 PM

If you want to keep your drums but upgrade performance, order custom shoes (from me, of course) with CarboTech material to improve bite and grab, plus stainless lines and better fluid.

Otherwise, our rear disc conversion is very good. I've been using it on both track and street for several months with no problems.

xbalance · 04-14-2009, 07:49 PM

If i park my car at the slope area will parking brake will the car roll down?

xbalance · 04-16-2009, 10:01 PM

by the way is your rear disc brake ABS & EBD working? or just normal disc brake function?

fuji · 04-17-2009, 03:28 PM

Like discs, do drums need to be resurfaced if you are putting in new drum brake pads? The stainless lines sound like a good idea as well.

Yaris Hilton · 04-17-2009, 04:23 PM

Drums typically are turned when the shoes are replaced. Lately my shop has found new Chinese disks and drums for most cars that cost little more than turning them, so they usually just get replaced with new ones.

fuji · 04-19-2009, 03:34 AM

Any other options for drum brake pads with great bit that are not dusty???

Yaris Hilton · 04-19-2009, 05:16 AM

Dust is what you get when brake linings wear.

04-14-2009, 06:42 AM	#1
xbalance Drives: stock Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: malaysia Posts: 41	Drum brake upgrade Hi guys, Is it posible to convert Drum brake to Disc brake sistem?

04-14-2009, 07:10 AM	#2
ruimond Drives: Yaris YR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 515	If your talking about the Yaris Rear Drum Brakes, yes they can be converted into a Rear Disc brake system. You can buy the kit from Microimage Shop. Link: http://shop.microimageonline.com/pro...=3&productId=7 Hope that helps. __________________ Mods: 17x7 ANZ Tazer Wheels with 215/40/17 Marangoni Tyres \| AFE Air Intake System \| NST Short Shifter Kit \| NST Shifter Cable Bushing Kit \| NST 10% Underdrive Crank Pulley \| Pedders Sports Springs \| Custom 2inch Cat-Back Walker Muffler with 2.5inch Xforce Twin Stainless Steel Tip \| RS Side Skirts \| RS Euro Spoiler \| YRX Front Lip Spoiler \| TRD Style Front Grill \| 12mm Rear Hub Spacers \| Ultra Racing 23mm Rear Sway Bar

04-14-2009, 04:05 PM	#3
Brian Drives: '07 Yaris turbo, '11 Juke Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 849	I did the rear disc brake conversion __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3875996

04-14-2009, 06:51 PM	#8
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	If you want to keep your drums but upgrade performance, order custom shoes (from me, of course) with CarboTech material to improve bite and grab, plus stainless lines and better fluid. Otherwise, our rear disc conversion is very good. I've been using it on both track and street for several months with no problems. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

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04-14-2009, 04:20 PM	#4
fuji Drives: Polar White Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Honolulu Posts: 263	How much of a difference did it make in your braking?

04-14-2009, 04:21 PM	#5
fuji Drives: Polar White Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Honolulu Posts: 263	Another thought is instead of upgrading to discs is to do what we can to optimize the performance of the drums. Any thoughts???

04-14-2009, 04:51 PM	#6
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Generally the rear brakes only account for about 30% of your braking power. Any changes you make need to be balanced with the front brakes or the rear wheels will lock up and lengthen your stopping distance. (Assuming you don't have ABS.) Disc brakes are harder to use with a parking brake. Most cars with 4-wheel discs have an auxiliary parking brake drum.

04-14-2009, 07:49 PM	#9
xbalance Drives: stock Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: malaysia Posts: 41	If i park my car at the slope area will parking brake will the car roll down?

04-16-2009, 10:01 PM	#10
xbalance Drives: stock Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: malaysia Posts: 41	by the way is your rear disc brake ABS & EBD working? or just normal disc brake function?

04-17-2009, 03:28 PM	#11
fuji Drives: Polar White Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Honolulu Posts: 263	Like discs, do drums need to be resurfaced if you are putting in new drum brake pads? The stainless lines sound like a good idea as well.

04-17-2009, 04:23 PM	#12
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Drums typically are turned when the shoes are replaced. Lately my shop has found new Chinese disks and drums for most cars that cost little more than turning them, so they usually just get replaced with new ones.

04-19-2009, 03:34 AM	#13
fuji Drives: Polar White Yaris HB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Honolulu Posts: 263	Any other options for drum brake pads with great bit that are not dusty???

04-19-2009, 05:16 AM	#14
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Dust is what you get when brake linings wear.