Yes, another Rear Disc Brake post!
10-25-2007, 01:26 AM
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Good job so far. My only opinion is that I would rather have a lighter rear brake set up, having such a large rear rotor (especially one thats vented) would be overkill. Just my 2 cents. Either way you got my attention, I can't wait to see the finished project!
10-25-2007, 09:14 AM
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Good job so far. My only opinion is that I would rather have a lighter rear brake set up, having such a large rear rotor (especially one thats vented) would be overkill
Now an update: I'm gonna stay at work late tonight to see if I can get a couple different "simple" caliper brakets made, so I can be 100% on the placement before going into making another set like last time! After getting the brake cable in hand, and checking out the service manuals, I'm pretty sure I can get it to work. I have to make a small housing for it with a snap ring that will lock it into the caliper, to hold the cable from pulling through it. I'll post some pictures as I get them started/done. My brake rotor people have let me down. I ordered them the 16th and still haven't seen them!!! Looks like I'll be finding someone else to supply those. Can't be waiting for rotors!!!
10-25-2007, 04:56 PM
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SWEET!!! your getting good progress in a very short time, this makes you and your company look very good!! Your not here for the fun of it, your here to show what you made and as cost effective as possible. I don't mind having big rear rotors, eventually the front ones will be changed, so keep up the good work.!!
10-25-2007, 10:03 PM
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Well I got the caliper bracket done today. But this E-brake cable is kicking my butt. Don't see it happening now that I have everything in place! Gonna look at a couple more things, then I may have to go a different route all together. So much for the more good news posts.
10-26-2007, 12:42 AM
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Not so much a pain in the A$$, I could have it done by now, but in order to make it a bolt on then you should be able to use the components you have. Like the E-brake cable. I can get a cable made, or cut the swingarm tab, heck even drill a hole through the mounting flange, but just didn't want to do that. So for now, I'm ABOUT to start over with another caliper. I'll keep you all posted with what I end up doing. Sorry to build up everyones hopes to lead to this!!!
10-26-2007, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by AllianceAutoSports
Not so much a pain in the A$$, I could have it done by now, but in order to make it a bolt on then you should be able to use the components you have. Like the E-brake cable. I can get a cable made, or cut the swingarm tab, heck even drill a hole through the mounting flange, but just didn't want to do that. So for now, I'm ABOUT to start over with another caliper. I'll keep you all posted with what I end up doing. Sorry to build up everyones hopes to lead to this!!!
We are just where we started from still with drums brakes.....the difference is you have shown you are determined to do this and are keeping in mind what people want. I dont care if it takes more time....I'll still buy one when these are completed.
10-29-2007, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by AllianceAutoSports
Another update. New calipers on the way, should be here Tuesday or Wednesday. Hopefully have some brackets done by Friday! Then the dreadful E-brake!!
10-31-2007, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Kyle13
AllianceAutoSports, Can you test fit an 18" rim.
I hope it fits with an 18" rim. So far, your doing an awesome job, can't wait to see the finish product.
I hope it fits with an 18" rim. So far, your doing an awesome job, can't wait to see the finish product.
10-31-2007, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by rallying_the_scion
i guess were starting to see why Scion didnt put rotors on the back of the gen 1 xB, it was a pain in the a$$.Good luck!!
