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 KE25 Brake upgrade
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Fri, 15 November 2002 09:10
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I am going to upgrade the front brakes on my KE25 and was hoping for some suggestions.
I currently have the stock 9" solid discs and was thinking of throwing in the '76 RA23 Celica front struts with 10" discs.
Has anyone done this or any other conversion before? Do they fit without too much hassle  or would I be better going to a vented disc?
Any comments would be great.
Cheers
G 
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hobart
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November 2002
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Tue, 19 November 2002 05:48
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Hi. Iam currently upgrading my struts in my KE20 and am using RA60 struts & brakes. You have to remove & use the existing ke25 sping seats onto the ra60 strut leg or use coil-overs. To get enough travel in your shock when lowered I've been told you can put in ae82 or ae92 inserts but have put a spacer in the bottom of the strut leg? The struts will give you a 258mm vented disc.
Hope this is a help
Regards Chris
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Re: KE25 Brake upgrade
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Tue, 19 November 2002 21:14
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rollas are a good power to weight combo with a twin-cam fitted I don't know way more people haven't done the conversions. Yes they are a different stud patern(4-114.3)the ke-10 to 25 had the smaller 4-100 & smaller stub axle any rolla & all celicas after this are the same 4-114.3.New rims required,I paid $50 a side for the ra60
Good luck
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Re: KE25 Brake upgrade
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Wed, 20 November 2002 00:28
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Chris
Do you know of anyway to change the stud pattern of the rears to be 114.3 so I wont have any grief if I get a flat and for ease of buying new rims?
G
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Re: KE25 Brake upgrade
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Wed, 20 November 2002 01:17
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Depending on what engine your running ie:twin-cam your diff won't last long anyway, so get yourself a celica one or try to source a sprinter rear end. I'm running a 4.3:1 disc brake spinter r/end. You maybe able to remove your axles & get them re-drilled?, but it come down to the strength of your diff & the power your trying to put through it
Cheers
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November 2002
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Wed, 20 November 2002 03:25
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Thanks for all your help.
Now off to the wreckers I suppose.
By the way I've currently got a boat anchor recon 4K with Extractors.  I only wish the rolla had enough power to bust the diff 
The 4AGE is awaiting install due to lack of time. (Excuses, Excuses).
Thanks again
G
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hobart
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November 2002
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Re: KE25 Brake upgrade
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Wed, 20 November 2002 06:16
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 Hi
just looking at parts for sale, look for RA60 bits there are struts for $40 the pair in sydney, a little freight cheap at that price, make sure you get the steering knuckle as well
GOOD LUCK 
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