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03-23-2007, 10:23 PM | #1 |
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Brake upgrades
I can't seem to find a upgrade for the rear drums. i like the performance from the drums so far, but at a track it will need a different compound for more heat. so now aftermarket is one problem, and another problem is they are a pain to service, disc's are so much easier. anyone know of a kit?
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03-24-2007, 12:52 AM | #2 |
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Get a JDM rear torsion beam with disks on it. That is about it currently.
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03-24-2007, 01:07 PM | #3 | |
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For instance: -upgraded pads for the front brakes -stainless steel brake lines (the best upgrade, IMO) -higher temperature brake fluid (I've had great results from Motul) -upgraded master cylinder (back to that money thing, though) Remember, you may actually lose braking power (and thus, take longer to stop) by switching to rear disc brakes- vehicles like ours do not have EBD, and the "old style" proportioning valves are set up for drums- you can get around this by swapping out the master cylinder and lines, as well- but, oh the $$$ you'll be spending! Drums are lighter, too, so there's less unsprung weight.
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03-24-2007, 01:22 PM | #4 |
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I am currently working on a rear disc conversion, it will use parts you can get off the shelf from your local parts store, Well will a few adapter brackets I am going to make
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03-24-2007, 01:30 PM | #5 |
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Really? Please post it up when you're done!
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03-24-2007, 01:32 PM | #6 |
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Oh I will, I will, and I plan on sellin the shit out of them!
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03-24-2007, 01:39 PM | #7 | |
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I would do tires, then SS lines and fluid, and after that better pads if you need them. The problem is there are no SS lines available yet. I will get them the day they come to market though. The proportioning may be different with the rear disk setup (no idea if it is or not), so it may require the master cylinder to be swapped out as well to make it "correct". since the vas majority are non ABS it may be less critical, but still should not be overlooked. |
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03-24-2007, 04:26 PM | #8 | |
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03-24-2007, 09:24 PM | #9 |
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Getting the rear torsion beam from a JDM Vits is like saying "hey, lets swap an LT1 into the Yaris." Its never going to happen, so forget about it.
Shouldn't SS brake lines be a relatively easy part to make yourself? Braided line and some fittings at either end? Am I oversimplifying this? |
03-25-2007, 12:43 AM | #10 | |
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I'm not sure if the rear disc cars use a different master cylinder. If they do there is probably a reason why. Running out of fluid to actuate your brakes is not something you want to do. |
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03-25-2007, 12:47 AM | #11 |
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Yes. An SS brakeline is not just the SS part. The braided SS is just a coating to keep the actual line inside protected and reinforced. Your life depends on the integrity of these lines. They aren't something you can buy in bulk, cut to length and add proper ends to.
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03-25-2007, 12:58 AM | #12 |
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THERE IS NO REASON TO CHANGE YOUR MASTER CYLINDER!!!! NONE! just for shits and gigles go to Napa, or autozone or what ever and ask for a price on a master cyinder on a.... lets say 00 grand am, it comes with either disc or drum in the rear and see if they even ask you, if they do, ask them to check if it is the same part #, and I will bet MY CAR it is the same part #.... and this i not the only case, I could continue on with about 99% of the rest of the vehicles on the road of you would like...
Do you think this is my first rear disc conversion? I swapped my 93 s-10, I did change my proportion valve, but later found out I did not need to. Back to the point, I am not going to be using 6 piston calipers for the rear brakes so it is not going to be using an un godly amount of fluid, and even it I was I would use a larger resivoir to hold more fluid to solve the problem, not get a new master cylinder BTW I can read, "Read Moose's post at the top of the thread. He is right. " And I disagree, but we will see when I have the first Yaris in North America with rear disc brakes |
03-25-2007, 01:05 AM | #13 | |
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Relax. I never said you needed to change it. I said to check and see if it uses a different one. Odds are is does not but stranger things have happened. It could change pedal feel, response etc if each car had a different one. A larger reservior would not solve that problem. Odds are it will be fine as is, but these are things to be aware of if it does not work right. Do the canadian RS cars have rear disks? |
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03-25-2007, 01:07 AM | #14 |
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03-25-2007, 08:43 AM | #15 |
the rs here in canada dont have the rear disks
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03-25-2007, 10:20 AM | #16 |
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03-28-2007, 11:28 PM | #17 |
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I was thinking of asking my gf's brother in Japan to send me the rear disc system from the RS. I think there are companies that are currently working on a Big brake system for the rear as well for the Yaris. They've done it for the Xb's and Xa's Why not our cars? I'm actually thinking of getting the mini BBK from JBT for now. I want that stopping power for those auto x's
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