Quote:
|
Originally Posted by dogboy2
mmmmmmm grinding GOOOOD!! flying sparks GOOOOD!! daddy like 
Matt,
Great pics and most appreciated  Very clean install with the modified backing plate - nicely done, nicely done... Love the grinding pic -- you grinding the backing plate there or what?
Any specific year on the T100 calipers and MC that work best? From the sounds of your reply, I take it you got the rebuilt calipers from Toyota and not Napa or some other 3rd party source? Did you use the aussie brake pads from Man-a-Fre too or go with Toyota?
Just trying to plan my parts list so I know who to hassle for what piece,
Thanks,
-dogboy- '87 FJ60, soon to be stopping like a mofo' |
Yep...that's me grinding away. It was pretty fun...sparks flying...cats running in fear!!!
I got the calipers and MC off a rusted ’96 T100, 4x4, V6 truck for around 20 bucks. I then took the calipers to my toyota dealer and gave it to them as a core (Core charge is $20 each...so I made out alright) and bought rebuilt ones ($80 each maybe). The rebuilt ones came in a horrible gold {bling, bling} color, that I just had to paint over (caliper paint kit - $15 at O'Reilly's). I also went with factory T100 brake pads (with grinding off the wear bar).
If you plan on doing the DBA rotors too then heed my advice...use Toyota lug bolts ONLY!!!!!!
I can't stress that enough. See this thread:
http://forum.ih8mud.com/60-series-wagons/53524-newbie-dumb-rotor-question.html
Cheers,
Matt