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!

[Kiolofunk]

After reading through the guide and several forums. You guys are indeed right. Reason i got very confused with the guide as i saw various postings of rotors which at first i have no clue as to why but now the light has came down upon me!

Luckily, machine shops here in the PH are very abundant and having the ST205 rotors machined down to 300mm would be a breeze and will come cheap ($20 a pair i assume).

About the rears. I read that the dust shields need to be trimmed down so that's ok. But what about spacers on the caliper holes? Can someone explain further?

Here they are.






They just look a wee bit sorry and having to inspect them I'm contemplating whether i should do a complete overhaul or just clean em out for now.