Freon type and Brake Help!! Options

[Selly_Kuhman]

Hello all. I have a few issues with my 6th gen 1996 Aniv Ed. ST 1.8 hatchback. My AC blows warm air, and I need freon. What type of freon does this type of celica take? I can get any type of freon, and I know I "should" do the conversion kit, but I am a bit strapped for cash and want to do whatever is cheaper.

The second issue I have is with my brakes. I replaced my brake pads and rotors a few months ago, and they have been squeaking ever since. I Put break lube between the shims and pads, and used caliper lube on the caliper sliders. It worked for a good 2 minutes before it started squeaking again. Any more possible issues this could be from? I was told I may have just gotten low quality brake pads, but I wasn't aware they could sell brake pads that are instantly defective and squeak from day 1.

Thanks--I have a few other issues with the car, such as valve ping, sunroof, fuse short, etc., but the AC comes first! It's been 70-80 all week in NY.

[Selly_Kuhman]

Thanks for the input. I did find out my AC is 134a. $44 later and my A/C is now working. Yet my gf wont let me turn it on because it is "too cold" now.

As for the brakes, I put new pads and new rotors in maybe five or six months ago. I will post a link to the brake pads I got when I get home.

The next thing I am attempting to fix is the sunroof. When I push the buttons I still hear noise. Does that mean the motor is working and it is just off the track somehow? If so, How do I get to it without destroying the roof lining. I started to attempt to take it off, but it feels like it is just felt taped onto a piece of weak cardboard. I don't want to crease the hell out of it when taking it off and then find out after I put it back it looks terrible.