ST205 Brakes Upgrade Options

[Kiolofunk]

Hi guys,

There have been a lot of threads about this however, mine is somehow unique so i wanted to create my own thread. I have an AE101 Corolla with a 3sge rev3 motor in it and converted to ST202 brakes. I recently purchased a complete ST205 superstrut front and rear brakes from a for dirt cheap and since this is my dream brake setup I'm willing to go through all the trouble just to fit it in.

A couple of things I need to put out here is that I'm from the Philippines so sourcing bits and parts may be a bit hard.

Just for background here's how my suspension are coupled with everything just bolt in (no modifications done):
Front:
- ST202 JDM spec McPherson single pot caliper and rotor, knuckle and AE101 balljoints and brake lines
Rear:
- ST202 JDM spec rear single pot caliper and rotor and brake lines

I cannot get a hold of a Cadillac Catera 2002 rotor. It's just not available in our country.

My questions:
1. To get the caliper bolted in, can i simply thread tap the knuckle and bolt it right in?
2. Will i need 3mm spacers?
3. Do i need to change brake lines? (If yes, that's fine as i would really like to get ss lines on them however, from what car?

Now for the rear i have no idea. If anyone has links that can help me. I have saved Culpable04's posts so i have that for reference however, if anyone else has any more info that would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks 6GC!

[njccmd2002]

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=90206, lol. first topic

[Kiolofunk]

Thanks for all your responses.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=90206, lol. first topic

Thanks for pointing that out. I've read that before and I will give it another go.

if you converted to the ST202 hubs then you should just be able to follow the guide and go about it that way

What if i am to use an ST205 caliper and rotor from a superstrut? That does make any difference?

It's a 14% upgrade if you get the Avalon/Camry/ES300 twin piston calipers. They are direct bolt on to your ST202 brake bracket

I could've gone that path however, I've bitten the ST205 brake set already. No going back! Heh.


I think it would be best for me to take everything apart and see for myself as i really have no clue. Will post soon! Thanks.