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 Mar 31, 2004 - 4:26 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%)  |
i now have access to a 5th gen GT-S with disks. Will they swap into my ST? I have heard they would, just didn't want to go to the trouble of getting them if they didn't.
Also, any Ideas on how I would know they would work or not? Jon |
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Mar 31, 2004 - 8:26 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
They should be identical to the sixth generation Celica GT brakes. I've heard that from a couple reliable sources.
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Mar 31, 2004 - 11:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From Cincinnati, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I did the rear swap. I ordered my rear conversion parts from TAP recycling. They sent me parts from a 92 gt. I think that your parts will work from teh GTS
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Apr 1, 2004 - 12:02 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
My dad was fussing about it because he says drums are better because they don't require as much maintenance. My "they perform better" doesn't seem to work. Anybody got some reasons I could use?
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Apr 1, 2004 - 1:24 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 4, '03 From Twin Cities MN Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
easy- you will stop shorter if say a kid chases a ball out in front of you- whats another 25 bucks when it comes time to replace for the peace of mind that you wont run into s*hit if you are put intot that risky situation? imo its no comparison...
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Car #2: 95 Celica GT- purchased 8/03, current daily driver Car #1: 01 Focus ZX3- purchased 5/01, sold 8/03 |
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Apr 1, 2004 - 9:28 AM
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Wrong.
Right.
Right. The ones that are on my car now came (mostly) from a 5th. |
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Apr 1, 2004 - 12:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
So have you noticed that big of a difference from the drum brakes?
What lasts longer: Disk brakes or drums? Also, I'll need the E-break cable of off the GTS also right? |
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Apr 1, 2004 - 2:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From Cincinnati, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I don't know whcich lasts longer. Prolly drums, but don't take my word. You don't need the ebrake cable from the GT, just use the ST one
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Apr 1, 2004 - 4:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Its a toss, they last about the same. The disks perform much better. Its a noticible difference. Yeah, you'll need the cable. A few people have successfully modified the ST cable, but if you can get the disk brake cables, its hardly worth trying to mod the ST ones. |
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Apr 3, 2004 - 9:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From Cincinnati, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Acutally it was rather easy to modify the ST one. I just used a dremel and cut off the part that sticks out and it bolts up fine. If you decide to go with the GT cables, I do have them and I will be willing to get rid of them for like 10 bucks |
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Apr 3, 2004 - 11:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Ok, thanks man. I'll try to use the ST, but if not, I'll let you know.
After all, it's gonna be a while before I do this. I'm going to get the parts soon, but I am going to get new pads all the way around and new rotors, and that's gonna cost me. Man, It's gonna be a nice set-up though! |
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Apr 11, 2004 - 10:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Well, I got the parts for the swap.
$100Now, what Rotors and pads do I want? Do I want slotted, cross drilled, cross drilled and slotted, or just plain vented. Also, where and what kind of pads should I get? I am looking to replace the front rotors and install the rear set up at the same time. Any suggestions? |
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Apr 11, 2004 - 11:24 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 24, '03 From Milton, Delaware Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Damn, where did u get those parts from? 100 bucks? I'm gonna have to look into that!
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Apr 12, 2004 - 6:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From Cincinnati, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
don't forget to get an GT brake fluid adjustable proportioning valve
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Apr 13, 2004 - 8:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
WTF? |
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Apr 14, 2004 - 8:28 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Best performance will be found with slotted rotors in front and solid rotors in the rear. For pads I suggest Performance Friction Carbon Metallic (for the street). They're cheap, they work well when cold, they don't fade easily (Used them on the track for short sessions), and they last well. Oh, and they're readily available.
I think he means switch to the stock GT proportioning valve. I don't suggest using the GT proportioning valve as the GT front rotors are bigger than the ST. I've kept the ST propportioning valve with good results. I plan to eventually switch to an adjustable valve, but for now I don't notice any ill effects and the car stops great. |
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Apr 14, 2004 - 8:34 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From Cincinnati, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I thought i read that you were going to swap the front to GT also. Thats when you need to get the stock GT proportioning valve.. Sorry for the misunderstanding |
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Apr 14, 2004 - 6:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Do the slotted rotors make brake dust a serious pain? How bad is it with the carbon metallic pads?
Do the ST lines and fittings bolt right up to the disks? Jon |
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Apr 14, 2004 - 10:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Dallas, Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
No. I was thinking about going to the 7th gen brakes, but theres not a lot of point in switching to the 6gc gt brakes.
No, no difference.
Not bad at all.
No, you have to get the lines with the disks you're putting on. |
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Apr 15, 2004 - 8:39 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From Cincinnati, Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have the GT brake lines if you need those.
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