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PW@Woodsport wrote:yep we invented this upgrade and that post is pretty much spot on,only thing id add is that you can use the celica single or twin pot caliper with a standard mk1b front disc,no need to drill or use the celica disc.The exception to the rule is when the celica has the bigger 277mm discs which is on some models..
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.then you will need to use the celica disc and drill 3 holes in its face,but it won't need spigot rings or anything else.
So the"258mm" celica calipers are a plug n play upgrade,"277" models need 3 holes drilling,couldn't be easier.
The st205 4 pot conversion requires the most work but to date is the most awesome stopping power ive ever felt on a mk1 if a little unnecessary!
MR2sRuleTheRoad wrote:I dont know why you'd want any better brakes on the back anyway!
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Xhermes wrote:I feel that when on track and repetitive hard braking in a short time span you will get a bit fading with just new discs and sport pads+ goodridge lines.
I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way.So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.
I still don't know why people bother with this upgrade.
mr2mk1chick wrote:Xhermes wrote:I feel that when on track and repetitive hard braking in a short time span you will get a bit fading with just new discs and sport pads+ goodridge lines.
I still don't know why people bother with this upgrade.If you ensure you do a good caliper refurb so they work properly, use braided lines, grooved discs front, std discs back, good fluid, and decent pads
(i use EBC yellowstuff on track) you will have no brake problems.
You then upgrade your tyres to help with grip too as you will find the brakes bit too well.
i have driven loads of circuits now in the UK and abroad with no probs, and i'm not being a slow driver either TBH.![]()
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A track prepped mk1 or SC should be fine without an upgrade.can't comment on a 1.5 apart from Sy taylor who uses the same as i have said above and is fine with it.
PW@Woodsport wrote:I still don't know why people bother with this upgrade.
Jo you pretty much answered your own question,reason being it IS an upgrade over stock brakes.
Tim we discovered the celica upgrade back in 99,ive no idea if the US guys were using corolla calipers before then or not,or if the corolla caliper is the same as a celica?,but certainly here in the UK we were fitting celica calipers to mk1's before anyone else.