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October 2004
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Where do i go to get new Brakes?
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Fri, 17 December 2004 03:59
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Hi there,
I'm a newbie to modifying, just wondering where i might be able to go to buy a new set of brakes ? I have a ST162 celica and i want to get someting like brembo brakes and that... thankz.
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I supported Toymods
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Epping, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Where do i go to get new Brakes?
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Fri, 17 December 2004 04:50
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I hope you're rich!
what are you planning on doing with the car? a new set of pads is all most cars require, possible some sloted discs (from DBA or some such). Upgrading the calipers is only really worthwhile if you're planning on taking your car to the track, or doing something serious to the engine (like a 3s-gte conversion)
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Sydney
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October 2004
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Re: Where do i go to get new Brakes?
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Fri, 17 December 2004 05:07
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hey Draven thanks for the advice, yes i will be taking the celica to track days in the near future, the car has modifications in it such as 2nd gen motor, extractors and exhaust. The one thing i believe they did not upgrade were the brakes. WHich i think is crucial if you consider that its a car that will be driven quickly on the tracks.
So i think larger brakes is kindda essentials... then again, i do have budget, so just thinking what the best options are. Some people say that the 162 brakes (standard) isnt enough on the tracks... other people say 165 GT4 brakes are goood and direct fit, but is rare... im just hopeing theres another alternative.
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Location:
Sydney
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August 2004
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Re: Where do i go to get new Brakes?
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Fri, 17 December 2004 06:30
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look in parts for sale. I'm sure someone has ditched their gt4 brakes in favour of bigger ones, so you can buy their old ones 
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Location:
Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: Where do i go to get new Brakes?
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Fri, 17 December 2004 07:32
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You would be suprised what decent brake fluid (Motul RBF600) slotted discs (DBA, or if your feeling frisky and can get em Brembo) a decent set of pads (Bendix Ultimate, EBC Green stuff-red stuff ect) decent grippy tyres, and a proper susspension setup can actually do for your brake abilities. I feel that if your on a track your main concern would be longivity of the braking system to resist brake fade. Crappy pads, rotors and fluids are pretty much the main reason why brakes shit themselves. Pending on how hard you push the car will also be a factor on how effective the cars braking system is at disapating heat and how much of a area it has to share the heat with. Once this occurs its time for bigger rotors and a better caliper. But you would have to keep in mind how far your going to be pushing the car and thus it will determine wheather your std braking compenents are up to the task.
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Where do i go to get new Brakes?
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Fri, 17 December 2004 10:43
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Brembo brakes aren't as exciting as people seem to think... a large proportion of the DBA catalog is re-packaged Brembo product. The majority of the brakes they manufacture are garden-variety OEM replacement stuff.
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NSW Engadine
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June 2003
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Re: Where do i go to get new Brakes?
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Fri, 17 December 2004 11:00
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AP Racing!!!
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: Where do i go to get new Brakes?
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Fri, 17 December 2004 12:23
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They prob just charge you the extra $$$$ for the box that says brembo, dba are fine discs anyway, its wat i use and would not bother with anything else. OWWWWW ap racing calipers or willwood 4 piston, now theres a though. LOL $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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