 Freon type and Brake Help!! |
 May 31, 2012 - 4:02 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined May 13, '12 From US- NY Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%)  |
Hello all. I have a few issues with my 6th gen 1996 Aniv Ed. ST 1.8 hatchback. My AC blows warm air, and I need freon. What type of freon does this type of celica take? I can get any type of freon, and I know I "should" do the conversion kit, but I am a bit strapped for cash and want to do whatever is cheaper.
The second issue I have is with my brakes. I replaced my brake pads and rotors a few months ago, and they have been squeaking ever since. I Put break lube between the shims and pads, and used caliper lube on the caliper sliders. It worked for a good 2 minutes before it started squeaking again. Any more possible issues this could be from? I was told I may have just gotten low quality brake pads, but I wasn't aware they could sell brake pads that are instantly defective and squeak from day 1. Thanks--I have a few other issues with the car, such as valve ping, sunroof, fuse short, etc., but the AC comes first! It's been 70-80 all week in NY. |
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Jun 1, 2012 - 8:38 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 13, '12 From US- NY Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
Is the R-134a stock in the 96'? I never did the conversion.
As for the valve ping, I was told to fill with 93 a few times to fix the rattle. Two mechanics told me this so I assume they are on to something, but to me it seems too easy of a solution. |
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Jun 4, 2012 - 10:28 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 29, '11 From Haltom City, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (Selly_Kuhman @ Jun 1, 2012 - 8:38 PM)  Is the R-134a stock in the 96'? I never did the conversion. As for the valve ping, I was told to fill with 93 a few times to fix the rattle. Two mechanics told me this so I assume they are on to something, but to me it seems too easy of a solution. Yes I believe that federal law requires 134a or better in all 1994 and newer vehicles. As was stated above 134a systems have quick couplings on them similar to air compressor fittings while r12 has threaded fittings. It isnt possible for you to connect the wrong type of refrigerant or to connect it to the wrong side(high and low side are different fittings). My 94 ST-204 is 134a as for the brakes- Yes cheap pads will squeal even when new. A quality set of pads made with better friction material is far less likely to squeal. The other thing is did you turn your rotors? They are usually glazed and may have grooves in them by the time a set of brake pads wear out. |
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Selly_Kuhman Freon type and Brake Help!! May 31, 2012 - 4:02 PM
Special_Edy I beliieve in 1994 that 134-a became manditory eve... May 31, 2012 - 7:46 PM glenn You can see what you have by examining the high an... Jun 1, 2012 - 2:52 AM Smaay id be more concerned with the pinging in your engi... Jun 1, 2012 - 11:15 AM
Selly_Kuhman Thanks for the input. I did find out my AC is 134a... Jun 25, 2012 - 12:21 PM ricochet1490 taking the roof lining off is a pain. Let me tell... Jun 25, 2012 - 3:08 PM
Selly_Kuhman I was afraid of that.... If you crease the lining ... Jun 27, 2012 - 1:03 PM ricochet1490 QUOTE (Selly_Kuhman @ Jun 27, 2012 - 1... Jun 28, 2012 - 4:48 PM |
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