What did you do to your Supra today?

[FLtrackdays]

Why are you loosening the caliper bolts at all for a brake pad change?

Fixed. Replacing the rotors at the same time. If keeping the front rotors, I’m sure you can just punch the pins out and replace the pads. Good point.

 

[i3igpete]

I've always pulled off the caliper in order to use my caliper compression tool. What do you guys use that'll fit into that space when it's still attached?

 

[DC5UPRA]

I've always pulled off the caliper in order to use my caliper compression tool. What do you guys use that'll fit into that space when it's still attached?

Old brake pad worked for me.

 

[i3igpete]

oh, just brake pad and c-clamp? i usually use a squeezy-type compressor, would that fit without pulling it off?

 

[Traxion]

I've always pulled off the caliper in order to use my caliper compression tool. What do you guys use that'll fit into that space when it's still attached?

I use needle nose pliers and a regular set of pliers. I use the needle nose to fit in the tight spot then push like a lever to compress the piston enough to fit the other set of pliers on the other piston. Then wiggle and push both as needed to push back both pistons as the same time.

 

[DC5UPRA]

oh, just brake pad and c-clamp? i usually use a squeezy-type compressor, would that fit without pulling it off?

Just use old brake pad against rotor as leverage. Open 1 side, slide in new pad then do other side with old pad as well. That way new pad prevents side you just opened from closing too much again. This is obviously just for the front.

 

[FLtrackdays]

Just use old brake pad against rotor as leverage. Open 1 side, slide in new pad then do other side with old pad as well. That way new pad prevents side you just opened from closing too much again. This is obviously just for the front.

Is that you in the video below doing exactly that? Lol
Great point if using the same pads, up front, & not changing the rotors.

 

[DC5UPRA]

Is that you in the video below doing exactly that? Lol
Great point if using the same pads, up front, & not changing the rotors.

No just an inspirational video. Works well too.

 

[sabrownfl]

Autocrossed it (yesterday).

 

[jchadwell]

Autocrossed it (yesterday).

Maybe the video is deceptive but are you not running just a bit too close to the second car on course? Actually looks a lot too close and pretty dangerous in the video. The safety stewards would blow a gasket if we did that in my region. Hope you had a good time though!

 

[Evolution]

I use needle nose pliers and a regular set of pliers. I use the needle nose to fit in the tight spot then push like a lever to compress the piston enough to fit the other set of pliers on the other piston. Then wiggle and push both as needed to push back both pistons as the same time.

Just use old brake pad against rotor as leverage. Open 1 side, slide in new pad then do other side with old pad as well. That way new pad prevents side you just opened from closing too much again. This is obviously just for the front.

I use a vacuum pump on the master cylinders reservoir. Sucks the pistons in by itself.

 

[sabrownfl]

Maybe the video is deceptive but are you not running just a bit too close to the second car on course? Actually looks a lot too close and pretty dangerous in the video. The safety stewards would blow a gasket if we did that in my region. Hope you had a good time though!

Yeah, it was close but never seemed scary. Both cars were in a straight line so no worse than passing on normal count road. We are extremely limited on sites/space and we make the most of what we have. And yes a great deal of fun.

 

[djmad]

Seat installed. The slider works too ?

 

[Gabe]

Seat installed. The slider works too ?

Looking great. The base of the seat looks very comfy. If you are planning to use the OEM seatbelt route it through the side holes. Otherwise it will not catch you and you will go under in the event of a crash!

 

[Darkseid69]

Finished my turbo install today!!!

I love low mount kits. Keeps the engine oem style and feel