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Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (Special_Edy @ May 19, 2014 - 10:08 PM)
Never press the brake pedal when the caliper or drum is off. You wont destroy anything, but you will push the piston out of the slave cylinder/caliper. Th...
Never press the brake pedal when the caliper or drum is off. You wont destroy anything, but you will push the piston out of the slave cylinder/caliper. Th...
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939693
Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Parking break question:
Adjusted the parking break cable so it reaches top at 6 clicks.
Still have same situation regards the rear wheels. Left side tire will not rotate at all, right side will rotate...
Adjusted the parking break cable so it reaches top at 6 clicks.
Still have same situation regards the rear wheels. Left side tire will not rotate at all, right side will rotate...
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939691
Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Another quetion:
Ok, I set both rear wheel adjusters so I can get the tires to spin slightly over 3X with all of my power.
Pulled up the e-brake full, 9 clicks now rather than the 11 of yesterday, but...
Ok, I set both rear wheel adjusters so I can get the tires to spin slightly over 3X with all of my power.
Pulled up the e-brake full, 9 clicks now rather than the 11 of yesterday, but...
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939690
Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Here's a question based on my current understanding of how the drum brakes are supposed to work:
For the final adjustment of the drum brakes, the Celica shop manual says to initially set drum brake cl...
For the final adjustment of the drum brakes, the Celica shop manual says to initially set drum brake cl...
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939689
Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
THANK YOU richee3! I think that's going to speed up the process, so let me test it out.
Ok,what I want to show now is how I knew that something was really messed up in my right front disc brake (oth...
Ok,what I want to show now is how I knew that something was really messed up in my right front disc brake (oth...
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939688
Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (mkernz22 @ May 16, 2014 - 4:29 PM)
QUOTE (Langing @ May 15, 2014 - 3:42 PM)
QUOTE (cheela @ May 15, 2014 - 3:09 PM)
drums suck. next time i need to change mine i'm swapping them out for discs.
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QUOTE (Langing @ May 15, 2014 - 3:42 PM)
QUOTE (cheela @ May 15, 2014 - 3:09 PM)
drums suck. next time i need to change mine i'm swapping them out for discs.
...
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939686
Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (rave2n @ May 16, 2014 - 11:14 AM)
QUOTE (VavAlephVav @ May 14, 2014 - 2:01 PM)
Second Issue: the thin metal dust cover plate may be slightly bent and rubbing the rotor, just bend it a bit with...
QUOTE (VavAlephVav @ May 14, 2014 - 2:01 PM)
Second Issue: the thin metal dust cover plate may be slightly bent and rubbing the rotor, just bend it a bit with...
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939684
Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
More useful information about my problem:
I took your advice and started by taking out the slide pins on the mounting bracket (torque plate) of the right front caliper.
The bottom slide pin, the one w...
I took your advice and started by taking out the slide pins on the mounting bracket (torque plate) of the right front caliper.
The bottom slide pin, the one w...
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939683
Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Special Edy
Did a lot of 'bleeding' during that process, attempting to make sure I changed out all of the brake fluid while getting rid of the air. I did more work that I am trying to write up, includ...
Did a lot of 'bleeding' during that process, attempting to make sure I changed out all of the brake fluid while getting rid of the air. I did more work that I am trying to write up, includ...
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939681
Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (richee3 @ May 14, 2014 - 10:59 PM)
The rubber-on-metal noise and rotation noise are definitely due to the slider pins. Ask me how I know. Your story sounds identical to the last week of my life...
The rubber-on-metal noise and rotation noise are definitely due to the slider pins. Ask me how I know. Your story sounds identical to the last week of my life...
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939679
Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Continued. . .
When I put on the rear tires I could not tighten the lug nuts without causing the tires to rotate even though the parking brake was full on. The same was true for both of the front whee...
When I put on the rear tires I could not tighten the lug nuts without causing the tires to rotate even though the parking brake was full on. The same was true for both of the front whee...
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939677
Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Remember, the tool I ordered to set the rear drum clearance should be here on Friday. I will, however, skip that step in order to gain more information, and go back to it later.
A little more informat...
A little more informat...
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939676
Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Sorry, forgot to say that this is a manual transmission and when I pull the e-brake full up it counts 10 clicks.
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939675
Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Thanks, I do appreciate the responses. I will be back as soon as I finish following up on your helpful advice. As for the sliding pins, I rebuilt the calipers, first taking them down to bare metal bef...
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939674
Need expert advice on finishing 94 Celica brake job - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
JULY 22 UPDATE: "BRAKE JOB" FINISHED. (See comment of today's date.)
JUNE 2 UPDATE: REAR BRAKES FINE NOW; FRONT RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE DEFINITELY BENT (AT THE EARS); SEEKING ANOTHER KNUCKLE.
MAY 28...
JUNE 2 UPDATE: REAR BRAKES FINE NOW; FRONT RIGHT STEERING KNUCKLE DEFINITELY BENT (AT THE EARS); SEEKING ANOTHER KNUCKLE.
MAY 28...
Topic ID: 92710 • Post ID: 9939670
Sqeaky Suspension - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Sounds like struts to me also. How many miles are on your car? I think struts (shock absorbers at each wheel, surrounded by a hefty coil spring) should last around 90,000 miles. I had a similar sound ...
Topic ID: 92666 • Post ID: 9939401
Need Rear Axle Nut Torque Specification - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
Langing here:
Found a document on-line that identifies the rear axle nut torque spec I needed; it is 90 foot pounds. Someone else might appreciate the document I stumbled upon to help them save money ...
Found a document on-line that identifies the rear axle nut torque spec I needed; it is 90 foot pounds. Someone else might appreciate the document I stumbled upon to help them save money ...
Topic ID: 92556 • Post ID: 9938531
Need Rear Axle Nut Torque Specification - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› Suspension/Handling/Braking
To celebrate Betsy's 20th birthday (300,000 miles) I put all new brake components all round and wanted to install new wheel bearings in the rear while I was at it, but didn't want to pay a dealer $436...
Topic ID: 92556 • Post ID: 9938530
Close - 96 ST anniversary edition - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Aug 31, 2014 - 7:42 PM)
well all stories come to an End. The car was taken to be delivered to the new owner. Picked up yesterday.
Thread can be closed. Not sure the new owner wi...
well all stories come to an End. The car was taken to be delivered to the new owner. Picked up yesterday.
Thread can be closed. Not sure the new owner wi...
Topic ID: 91690 • Post ID: 9930865
Close - 96 ST anniversary edition - 6G Celicas Forums
EnthusiastJoined Apr 24, '14From Durham, NC, USACurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica
› My Project
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Jul 11, 2014 - 7:36 PM)
http://www.classic-celica.com/modules.php?...wtopic&t=66
77, they are not desirable. earlier years are desirable.
Finally finished reading your extraordina...
http://www.classic-celica.com/modules.php?...wtopic&t=66
77, they are not desirable. earlier years are desirable.
Finally finished reading your extraordina...
Topic ID: 91690 • Post ID: 9930859
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