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May 2002
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rough cost of hilux-pug-corona brake conversion
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Sat, 03 January 2004 06:34
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looking into brake conversions, what have you guys out there spent roughly on this conversion?
I have some RA65 sturts complete with brakes lined up but have heard that they cause camber probs....
Brendon
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November 2002
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Re: rough cost of hilux-pug-corona brake conversion
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Sun, 04 January 2004 03:06
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If you are buying new rotors, expect to pay about $250-$300 for the pair. The calipers will be anywhere up to $200 for the pair but some people are lucky and get them a lot cheaper (I paid $35 each).
Optional is a re-seal kit for the calipers which is about $100 per caliper if you pay someone to do it.. or about $30 if you do it yourself. If the pistons are shagged then they are $20-$25 each.
I would recommend new brake hoses (about $60 for the pair) and of course new brake fluid.
And finally, pads are up to you, you can pay anywhere from $30 to $400 for a set of brake pads, and this is what ultimately defines how good your brakes are! I would be looking at some quality pads about the $100-$150 mark.
So:
$300 rotors
$200 calipers
$ 60 brake hoses
$ 20 brake fluid
$150 brake pads
And then optional rebuilding of the calipers can be as much as $200 for the pair plus an additional $20-$25 for any piston (there are 8 in total) that is not salvageable.
I would probably budget $1000 for those parts - and depending on your car (if you need a strut conversion or any other bits) then budget a bit more!
Hope this helps.
Leigh
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Brisbane
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November 2002
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Re: rough cost of hilux-pug-corona brake conversion
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Sun, 04 January 2004 03:06
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Also you'd be silly not to fit new wheel bearings and re-grease everything... so allow another $100 for that.
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Location:
Carlingford, Sydney
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: rough cost of hilux-pug-corona brake conversion
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Sun, 04 January 2004 05:43
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my rotors cost me around $200 brembo
and the brake lines cost $120
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November 2002
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I supported Toymods
Location:
melbourne.victoria.austra...
Registered:
June 2002
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Re: rough cost of hilux-pug-corona brake conversion
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Sun, 04 January 2004 19:04
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thanks guys will be doing this soon too.
out of interest what pads are you running?
FWIW the std TA22 master cylinder can be re-sleeved to 15/16 to help with pedal feel.
OOI - has anyone fiddled with bias adjustment after doing this change?
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