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> Think these might work, is it a good deal??
post Dec 5, 2003 - 8:13 PM
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SO I saw this site on Celica.net. The rear brake conversion for 250, but it says 93+ Does anyone know if it will fit? I am thinking it might because the 5th and 7th have the same rotor pattern, then again Im not so mechanically inclined. can anyone shed some light on this?

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post Dec 6, 2003 - 11:59 AM
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I would really say its not worth it.... To much of a pain in the arse and money, why sepnd just to stop a few feet, i mean i love disc, but reall imo not worth it, but i wouold say get the stuff from a junk yard, they gottem and real cheap
post Dec 10, 2003 - 12:00 AM
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I'm getting ready to do the conversion. Several others have already done it. I think its totally worthwhile for the obvious reasons. I don't even know how you could argue that it's not worthwhile unless you were talking about an all out autocross car that doesn't need the added cooling and where the added stopping power isn't worth the few lbs of extra weight.

Theres a how to on this site for it. Get the parts from a junkyard if you can, just make sure the calipers are in good condition and you clean and flush everything out really well.
post Dec 10, 2003 - 4:27 AM
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QUOTE (Digndoug @ Dec 6, 2003 - 9:59 AM)
I would really say its not worth it.... To much of a pain in the arse and money, why sepnd just to stop a few feet, i mean i love disc, but reall imo not worth it, but i wouold say get the stuff from a junk yard, they gottem and real cheap

Well, if you're just a point A to point B person, then yes it's not worth it. But if you're reasons are for the sake of performance, braking is a major consideration. A lot of people like to talk about exhausts, intakes, and force induction... but we see very few topics relating to one of the most importance performance upgrades: suspension and braking. We'll see questions like is X brand good? or should I get Y brand instead? or Do they make Z rotors for my car? It'd be nice if we could all discuss these more, but it just seems like people are primarily focused on just upgrading without knowing the true benefits of the upgrades. Let's not take these things for granted. wink.gif

Sorry for rambling, but going back to the subject, I think brakes are a great upgrade and I don't see why a 5th gen kit wouldn't fit. I read from someone's site who used Camry parts. However, like Dr. Evil said, you may want to consider just getting parts from a local junkyard or through car-parts.com. You might be able to save some money as well.

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post Dec 10, 2003 - 5:58 AM
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QUOTE (kuya1284 @ Dec 10, 2003 - 5:27 AM)
QUOTE (Digndoug @ Dec 6, 2003 - 9:59 AM)
I would really say its not worth it.... To much of a pain in the arse and money, why sepnd just to stop a few feet, i mean i love disc, but reall imo not worth it, but i wouold say get the stuff from a junk yard, they gottem and real cheap

Well, if you're just a point A to point B person, then yes it's not worth it. But if you're reasons are for the sake of performance, braking is a major consideration. A lot of people like to talk about exhausts, intakes, and force induction... but we see very few topics relating to one of the most importance performance upgrades: suspension and braking. We'll see questions like is X brand good? or should I get Y brand instead? or Do they make Z rotors for my car? It'd be nice if we could all discuss these more, but it just seems like people are primarily focused on just upgrading without knowing the true benefits of the upgrades. Let's not take these things for granted. wink.gif

Sorry for rambling, but going back to the subject, I think brakes are a great upgrade and I don't see why a 5th gen kit wouldn't fit. I read from someone's site who used Camry parts. However, like Dr. Evil said, you may want to consider just getting parts from a local junkyard or through car-parts.com. You might be able to save some money as well.

good point... it makes me wonder if people thing bigger wheels bigger brakes? most people don't know both go hand and hand... also a lot of people talk about doing a swap or turbo.. but do they think if the cars has more power its going to need more stopping power also?


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post Dec 10, 2003 - 1:08 PM
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Well, if you're just a point A to point B person, then yes it's not worth it. But if you're reasons are for the sake of performance, braking is a major consideration. A lot of people like to talk about exhausts, intakes, and force induction... but we see very few topics relating to one of the most importance performance upgrades: suspension and braking. We'll see questions like is X brand good? or should I get Y brand instead? or Do they make Z rotors for my car? It'd be nice if we could all discuss these more, but it just seems like people are primarily focused on just upgrading without knowing the true benefits of the upgrades. Let's not take these things for granted. 

Sorry for rambling, but going back to the subject, I think brakes are a great upgrade and I don't see why a 5th gen kit wouldn't fit. I read from someone's site who used Camry parts. However, like Dr. Evil said, you may want to consider just getting parts from a local junkyard or through car-parts.com. You might be able to save some money as well.


wink.gif very good point

what I am curious about is weither or not the 7th gen calipers would work.. confused.gif

my gut tells me they would but havent had a chance to pick up a cheap used set to see if they will and no seems to know the answer.

back to the main subject.. get the parts from a junk yard and follow the how to biggrin.gif


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post Dec 10, 2003 - 1:46 PM
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QUOTE (NEVERSTOP @ Dec 10, 2003 - 11:08 AM)
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Well, if you're just a point A to point B person, then yes it's not worth it. But if you're reasons are for the sake of performance, braking is a major consideration. A lot of people like to talk about exhausts, intakes, and force induction... but we see very few topics relating to one of the most importance performance upgrades: suspension and braking. We'll see questions like is X brand good? or should I get Y brand instead? or Do they make Z rotors for my car? It'd be nice if we could all discuss these more, but it just seems like people are primarily focused on just upgrading without knowing the true benefits of the upgrades. Let's not take these things for granted. 

Sorry for rambling, but going back to the subject, I think brakes are a great upgrade and I don't see why a 5th gen kit wouldn't fit. I read from someone's site who used Camry parts. However, like Dr. Evil said, you may want to consider just getting parts from a local junkyard or through car-parts.com. You might be able to save some money as well.


wink.gif very good point

what I am curious about is weither or not the 7th gen calipers would work.. confused.gif

my gut tells me they would but havent had a chance to pick up a cheap used set to see if they will and no seems to know the answer.

back to the main subject.. get the parts from a junk yard and follow the how to biggrin.gif

I'm sure you could get them to work. You just might need to get some brackets made.
post Dec 10, 2003 - 1:49 PM
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I'm sure you could get them to work. You just might need to get some brackets made.


Bolt up baby! bolt up biggrin.gif

frown.gif but custom would probably be the route frown.gif


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