hdj79 rear disc brake parts / conversion?!

orangefj45 · 08-27-09, 03:20 PM

hey guys.
im in the finishing stages f
of some work on a 79 for a customer and ran nto a snag. the rear discs are worn down and cracked in the hat area, where the ebrake shoes ride. also, the shoes are worn out.
so far i have not had any luck locating the needed replacement parts here in tge USA although i hae not tried sor yet. any leads would be appreciated. i looked up the part#s on toyota diy but no luck at the dealer.....

from the looks of it, the 100 series parts are slightly larger in diameter. has anybody done an upgrade/conversion to the 100 series rear outers? if so, then what all did you have to change?

thanks in advance!!!!!

georg @ valley hybrids

lshobie · 08-27-09, 05:51 PM

Any mining company should have them - try ENS in saskatchewan.

lshobie · 08-27-09, 05:52 PM

Or get them from Dave Stedman in Japan at Japan4x4.com

orangefj45 · 08-27-09, 10:21 PM

i talked to john at e4 auto in canada, he bought out rob at raddcruisers. john's always been very helpful, just like rob. he was able to help me cross-refference the part #s from some of the other trucks that ran virtually the identical parts.

so now my local dealer is on the hunt for them.....

georg

Entaran · 08-27-09, 10:48 PM

You could also have had them overnighted out via airfreight from Toyota Australia or Toyota South Africa. Just an idea.

orangefj45 · 08-27-09, 10:52 PM

the truck will be here for at least another two weeks; the owner won't be able to pick it up til lthen. so i'm not in a huge hurry.

has anybody tried to convert these to 100 series brakes? if not, then i might have to try it myself. should'nt be that difficult and the replacement parts won't be a problem at that point.

georg