Since we couldn't find a good post about brake upgrade options for the TC, we decided to post one up.

First, the TC has the following brakes:

Front: 2000+ Toyota Celica
Rear: 2000-2006 Toyota Camry

What does this mean to you?

If you are just daily driving your vehicle and do not care about performance, then nothing. However, if you are on this forum then you probably don't fall into this category.

Most likely you want more brake performance: strong initial bite, good rotor wear and less dust. Therefore, depending on what you do with the car, there is the right brake pad for you.

We have broken up the pads into 3 different categories below:

For high performance street driving and occasional autoX:

Hawk HPS (front only)
SP Performance Street Plus (front and rear)
EBC Greenstuff (front and rear)
Axxis Ultimate and Deluxe

For maximum streetable performance (autoX and Track events with street tires):

Hawk HP+ (front only)
Porterfield R4s (front and rear)
EBC Redstuff (front and rear)

For all out track cars:

Hawk HT-10 (front only)
Porterfield R4 (front / rear)
EBC Yellowstuff (front / rear)


As far as brake rotors, this also depends on how the car is used.

For most applications, the OEM replacement 'blank' rotors are completely adequate. If you upgrade your pads for maximum streetable performance, there are some options to consider.

Brake rotor options:

SP Performance - Slotted rotor with anti-corrosion plating
DBA (Disc Brakes Australia) - Standard slotted and 4000 series with Kangaroo Paw ventilation, rotor temperature indication
Powerslot - High performance slotted rotors


Once you have the pads and rotors sorted out, the last upgrade options you have are the brake lines and brake fluid. When selecting a stainless steel, make sure that they are DOT certified. Stainless steel brake lines resist expansion under high heat and pressure, whereas the stock rubber lines are able to expand.

Stainless Steel Brake Lines:

Techna-fit
Goodridge

High performance brake fluid:

ATE Superblue
Motul RBF 600


More info to follow,

Thanks,

-G[/b]

Bump for some Good Info :D

thanks for the info.

StopTech also makes their own lines

Axxis Ultimate and Deluxe could be added for street pads.

Rotors: DBA, Brembo & StopTech (which now encompasses Power Slot)

Fluid, let's not fotget there is a Motul DOT 4 and 5.

maybe post up some approx pricing? just a thought?

tagged, gonna upgrade brakes soon - good info

That is great info ! Thanks for putting it all together for us. I wanted to add from personal expreiance that the Hawk HP+ and the Stock rotors along with ATE blue are about perfect for the TC. This car has seen laps at VIR, Langley Speedway and Virginia motorsports park. It will be at Hyperfest in a couple of weeks and are not expecting a lack of brakes the entire weekend.

just my .02c