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Post by 81 Rolla on Apr 23, 2013 20:45:09 GMT -5
Greetings everybody:
Im considering doing a brake conversion to my TE72; upgrading to AE86 brakes. This would allow me to use more modern brakes/rotors/pads/etcetera. I believe I would need the following:
AE86 struts, hubs, calipers, rotors and caliper brackets. I would also be interested in he necesary items to convert my rear drums to disk brakes as well.
If anyone knows where to find these items or if you have them for sale, please let me know. Also please let me know if I missed any other items. Thanks.
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Post by 81 Rolla on Apr 30, 2013 17:57:40 GMT -5
Bump! Anyone? Guess I will have to stay with TE72 brake system...just checking one more time before I go towards a coilover setup for TE72.
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Post by sk149 on Apr 30, 2013 19:29:19 GMT -5
You should check out other forums because there isn't many old school rollas here so not that much knowledge about them ... But I'm almost sure there is a conversion kit or it is a simple just swap parts over since these cars are very well known in the street scene
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Post by 81 Rolla on Apr 30, 2013 20:39:56 GMT -5
Thanks a lot for the suggestion. ;D
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Post by sk149 on May 1, 2013 1:35:41 GMT -5
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Post by eltipico on May 1, 2013 4:43:21 GMT -5
Its actually a direct bolt on, nothing really changed between both
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Post by 81 Rolla on May 2, 2013 20:58:38 GMT -5
Thanks SK, good info! ... Tipico, I understand it is almost a bolt on, with the exception of the top hat. I would need to get all the parts to upgrade the brakes...so I may have to stick with the TE72 for now since AE86 parts kinda hard to find.
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Post by eltipico on May 4, 2013 6:09:38 GMT -5
I have the front suspension for the ae86, missing a couple parts. I can take a picture, it may be missing calipers and rotors are bad. But ever thought of 240 front? My Corolla had that front, bigger rotor and calipers and could run bigger wheels. I removed it because i couldn't run 13s,, they rubbed on the caliper.
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Post by 81 Rolla on May 4, 2013 8:21:13 GMT -5
Sure, send me the pictures. The reason I'm considering upgrading to AE86 was so that I can eventually select and install nicer brake (wilwood, baer, brembo, ebc, etc) system; as they have stuff available for AE86 and not really available for TE72.
I had not considered the 240 system (didn't know about it) or considering larger wheels since honestly I do like the way the 14" supra rims look on the car.
My car was lowered by previous owner the old fashion way (cutting the springs); and I have already spent money on new tires because one of the springs shifted and damaged the inside of one of the tires...of course when I went to buy a new tire replacement, could no longer find same type and size so I had to buy 2 tires instead.
I would also like to upgrade the rear disk brakes also to complete the overall look. Look forward to the pictures to check out the brake parts. Thanks.
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