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ST162 / ST165 / ST185 Brake Upgrade v Wheel Size
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Tue, 11 October 2005 07:12
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Hi all.
I've searched and read about brake up grades and conversions for the ST162 and ST165. What I would like to know if it is possible to fit the 185 size rotors (20mm bigger both front and rear) and still be able to squeeze the original rims over the top - the 14 x 6 jobbies?
Thanks,
Mitch.
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December 2004
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Re: ST162 / ST165 / ST185 Brake Upgrade v Wheel Size
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Tue, 11 October 2005 07:35
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need 15inch wheels for st185 brakes
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November 2003
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Re: ST162 / ST165 / ST185 Brake Upgrade v Wheel Size
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Tue, 11 October 2005 07:38
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According to my documents, ST185 is 278mm and ST165 is 258mm.
In general, 260mm is the largest you'll get under 14" rims, and 280mm is the largest under 15" rims.
You may squeeze an extra 10mm in there with low profile calipers, but 20mm will be pushing it.
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Re: ST162 / ST165 / ST185 Brake Upgrade v Wheel Size
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Tue, 11 October 2005 07:46
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Thank you for the comprehensive and well researched answer, much appreciated. You can have a boiled lolly and go to the top of the class. 
Then, as an aside, do you know offhand of any 14 inch rims that might fit? Could a 3 piece Simmons be jigged up to get over it?
Thanks.
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November 2003
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Re: ST162 / ST165 / ST185 Brake Upgrade v Wheel Size
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Tue, 11 October 2005 08:03
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If you mean the 3piece simmons that have 14" centre and 15" outers then maybe...
But no.
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Location:
Melb, Victoria
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April 2004
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Re: ST162 / ST165 / ST185 Brake Upgrade v Wheel Size
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Tue, 11 October 2005 08:37
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14's fit.
I have st185 twinspot jdm calipers and rotors under my standard st162 (series 1)14" wheels. only JUST do they fit though! And no rubbing issues what so ever.
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Location:
Newcastle, NSW
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May 2004
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Location:
Newcastle
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July 2003
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Re: ST162 / ST165 / ST185 Brake Upgrade v Wheel Size
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Tue, 11 October 2005 09:16
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| Aust162 wrote on Tue, 11 October 2005 18:37 |
14's fit.
I have st185 twinspot jdm calipers and rotors under my standard st162 (series 1)14" wheels. only JUST do they fit though! And no rubbing issues what so ever.
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the twin spot calipers on early st185's are the same as the st165 items. and yes they will happiley fit under 14" wheels... well just.
ont the other hand i also have a set of st185 278mm single piston items and i think you'd be about stuffed to fit them in 14" wheels.
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November 2002
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Re: ST162 / ST165 / ST185 Brake Upgrade v Wheel Size
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Tue, 11 October 2005 14:04
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Thanks guys, I had half a vague idea that there was some caliper dependency involved in this somewhere, and you have cleared this up for me now.
Cheers,
Mitch.
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Darwin
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October 2005
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Re: ST162 / ST165 / ST185 Brake Upgrade v Wheel Size
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Sat, 22 October 2005 08:27
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What is kinda direct bolt in brakes would fit a ST162 with 17" rims?
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Brisbane, QLD
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August 2005
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Re: ST162 / ST165 / ST185 Brake Upgrade v Wheel Size
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Sat, 22 October 2005 12:12
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| 86Celica wrote on Sat, 22 October 2005 18:27 |
What is kinda direct bolt in brakes would fit a ST162 with 17" rims?
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what is speak english do?
you could fit just a whole lot more than you need for a 162/165 under 17s..
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Location:
Darwin
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October 2005
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Re: ST162 / ST165 / ST185 Brake Upgrade v Wheel Size
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Sun, 23 October 2005 03:43
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Sorry I was in a hurry, I was wondering what brakes directly bolt on to the ST162, I was thinking of a late model Celica?
What other Celica brakes dircetly bolt in
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December 2002
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Re: ST162 / ST165 / ST185 Brake Upgrade v Wheel Size
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Sun, 23 October 2005 08:26
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Remember that the JDM (twin piston) and Aus spec (big single piston) are different diameters.
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