ST205 Brakes Upgrade Options

[Kiolofunk]

Hi guys,

There have been a lot of threads about this however, mine is somehow unique so i wanted to create my own thread. I have an AE101 Corolla with a 3sge rev3 motor in it and converted to ST202 brakes. I recently purchased a complete ST205 superstrut front and rear brakes from a for dirt cheap and since this is my dream brake setup I'm willing to go through all the trouble just to fit it in.

A couple of things I need to put out here is that I'm from the Philippines so sourcing bits and parts may be a bit hard.

Just for background here's how my suspension are coupled with everything just bolt in (no modifications done):
Front:
- ST202 JDM spec McPherson single pot caliper and rotor, knuckle and AE101 balljoints and brake lines
Rear:
- ST202 JDM spec rear single pot caliper and rotor and brake lines

I cannot get a hold of a Cadillac Catera 2002 rotor. It's just not available in our country.

My questions:
1. To get the caliper bolted in, can i simply thread tap the knuckle and bolt it right in?
2. Will i need 3mm spacers?
3. Do i need to change brake lines? (If yes, that's fine as i would really like to get ss lines on them however, from what car?

Now for the rear i have no idea. If anyone has links that can help me. I have saved Culpable04's posts so i have that for reference however, if anyone else has any more info that would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks 6GC!

[njccmd2002]

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=90206, lol. first topic

[Kiolofunk]

Thanks for all your responses.

http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=90206, lol. first topic

Thanks for pointing that out. I've read that before and I will give it another go.

if you converted to the ST202 hubs then you should just be able to follow the guide and go about it that way

What if i am to use an ST205 caliper and rotor from a superstrut? That does make any difference?

It's a 14% upgrade if you get the Avalon/Camry/ES300 twin piston calipers. They are direct bolt on to your ST202 brake bracket

I could've gone that path however, I've bitten the ST205 brake set already. No going back! Heh.


I think it would be best for me to take everything apart and see for myself as i really have no clue. Will post soon! Thanks.

[njccmd2002]

I think it would be best for me to take everything apart and see for myself as i really have no clue. Will post soon! Thanks.

seriously dont waste your money anymore.

Tigawoods has posted a true and accurate way to use the calipers.

st205 rotors have to be reduced in size, and you need a machine shop to do it, and its not cheap. plus the cost of rotor, and difficulty obtaining.

other rotors have been tried, and no such luck. ive bought wrx, and brz, and not good options.