ince I’m converting to the 87+ brakes, I need to remove the dust shields. What better time to do this with the steering knuckle off the car! I’m pretty sure you can do this with it on the car, just not as convenient. The pictures below are with the strut assembly off. Don’t worry, you [...]
MK1 Brakes
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Goodridge SS Brake Lines
By Eric Southers
Replaced my brake lines with stainless steel braided lines during my suspension project. Ordered them from Nopi.
1) Bleed out as much brake fluid from the system as you can.
2) Remove the 14mm banjo bolt holding the brake line to the caliper.
3) Remove the top of the brake line hose from the pipe fitting. First [...]View the original content on MK1 MR2 Write-ups
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Front Caliper Rebuild
By Eric Southers
I’ll try to go about explaining the caliper rebuilds. However, this was during my suspension rebuild, so some of the pics may look weird…
Tools needed:Various sockets and wrenches
Screwdriver
Rebuild kit ~$20(Toyota part # 04479-32011)
Air compressor (to remove caliper piston)
Denatured alcohol or brake fluid to clean parts
Front Removal
Here’s the front rebuild kit, about $15 from local auto [...]View the original content on MK1 MR2 Write-ups
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Parking Brake Cable Replacement
By Eric Southers
Over time it is almost gauranteed that at least one of your parking brake cables will freeze up & need replaced. The cables run about $50 each at the dealer and that’s the only place you can purchase them, unless you want to try your hands at making your own. Here’s a write-up of using [...]
Tags: adjust, brake maintenance, cable, install, pedal, removal, remove
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Rear Caliper Rebuild
By Eric Southers
List of parts you will need:
Rebuild kit ~$30 from Toyota (Part # 04479-17011)
Various sockets and pliers
Denatured Alcohol
Brake Fluid
To do a complete rebuild you will also need:Snap ring pliers – long and skinny set (Craftsmen #30353 work well)
SST #09756-00010 ($4 from OTC)Here’s the SST that you need if you want to do the full rebuild on [...]
Tags: adjust, calipers, install, removal, remove
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‘87+ Brake Upgrade
By Eric Southers
All you need to upgrade your 85/86 to the bigger 87+ rotors are the rotors themselves and the caliper mounting brackets. If you want to go all out for this upgrade, you will need the dust shields from the 87+. You’ll need new brake pads too, since you are using new rotors. Any year brake [...]
Tags: Brakes, conversion, ECU, engine, remove, spring, strut, struts, swap
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