RussRolla Posted March 22, 2022 Report Posted March 22, 2022 Hi rollaclub, my front brake on my ke70 has worn flat think the piston is not backing off does any body know if or where I can buy a kit to repair or replace the caliper they are girlock brakes at the moment...thanks Russrolla.... Quote
Banjo Posted March 22, 2022 Report Posted March 22, 2022 Hi Russell, I'd take them both off & have a quick look inside the slave cylinders. You might find it is cheaper to just buy a new ones on line, than it is to have a brake specialist reco them. Cheers Banjo Quote
RussRolla Posted March 22, 2022 Author Report Posted March 22, 2022 I havent been able to buy calipers or repair kit for them online in Australia.do you know any were in Australia to buy I'm about to buy from eBay in Thailand. Has a repair with pistons for $70us about $100 aussie... Quote
Banjo Posted March 22, 2022 Report Posted March 22, 2022 That's a little bit cheaper, than if you took your two (2) brake slave cylinders, to a specialist here in Australia, for reconditioning. Last time I checked, which was about 2-3 years ago, they were quoting locally here, about $ 130.00 to recondition two (2) front brake slave cylinders. Have you actually taken the suspect cylinder off & had a look inside ? I've experienced the very same issue you describe previously; & after after 20 minutes with some wet & dry fine emery paper, & a new set of rubbers only, the problem was solved. P.S. Good idea to completely replace the complete brake fluid in the braking system at the same time. Over time, the brake fluid "absorbs" moisture, & that is what causes the corrosion, & gumming issues, from what I've personally seen, over the years. Hope that assists. Cheers Banjo Quote
RussRolla Posted March 23, 2022 Author Report Posted March 23, 2022 Thanks Banjo, I haven't had time to today will check it out tomorrow and let you know. Also this is a pic of my girl. I have owned her for about 13yrs now.Thanks for all your help Banjo. Russrolla. Quote
Banjo Posted March 23, 2022 Report Posted March 23, 2022 Hi Russell, That is one very sweet looking flat nose KE70 ! It looks to be in immaculate condition. Is it a low mileage original, or has the car been reco'd at some point in time? Love to see some more pics, & maybe some interior a shots. You've done well ! Cheers Banjo Quote
RussRolla Posted April 6, 2022 Author Report Posted April 6, 2022 Hay Banjo, original paint, it needs new paint tho 40yrs takes its toll. I will take pic of inside next time for you too. But for now engine bay. Going to put battery in boot soon too. For the last 13 or so yrs I avoid driving in the rain or on wet roads. I Polished the body and fish oil under body every 12months. Always something to do... Russrolla 1 Quote
Banjo Posted April 6, 2022 Report Posted April 6, 2022 Hi Russell, Oh, I wished my engine bay was as clean as yours. Very nice ! Love the alloy radiator. Makes a big difference, doesn't it. Do you have an electric radiator fan, in there behind the radiator ? By all means put the battery in the boot, but make sure you get the fattest, thickest cable you can find, so you don't suffer voltage drop, to the starter, at the very time you need it most. Did you fit the two (2) bonnet lockdowns on the front ? I once had a bonnet fly up at high speed, years ago, which didn't break the windscreen, but did put a crease in the bonnet. Scary episode ! It wasn't a Toyota. I vowed, I'd always fit some front bonnet lock downs to my Rolla, but still haven't got around to it. You have jerked my memory of that time, & I'll have a look on ebay tomorrow. Thanks ! Cheers Banjo Quote
RussRolla Posted April 6, 2022 Author Report Posted April 6, 2022 Hi Rolla club, just to let you all know this did not fit. My car is and ke70 XX with girlock brakes built in Australia. The new pistons are about 2 - 3mm to big. The kit I found on megazip.net is Search Toyota part by OEM part numbers: 04479-12060,New genuine parts Cylinder Kit, Disc Brake, Front, Toyota, 04479-12060 is used for Car & Auto: Toyota COROLLA, Toyota SPRINTER/ CARIB/ TRUENO. Quote
Banjo Posted April 6, 2022 Report Posted April 6, 2022 Hi Russell, That's a bummer ! Actually, when I posted you last night, after seeing the glorious engine bay of your KE-70, I meant to add a note at the end, to see how you went with your front brake calipers. Had you stripped a caliper down, & removed the piston, before ordering them ? Cheers Banjo Quote
Banjo Posted April 8, 2022 Report Posted April 8, 2022 (edited) Hi Russell, Quote Did you fit the two (2) bonnet lockdowns on the front ? I once had a bonnet fly up at high speed, years ago, which didn't break the windscreen, but did put a crease in the bonnet. Scary episode ! It wasn't a Toyota. I vowed, I'd always fit some front bonnet lock downs to my Rolla, but still haven't got around to it. You have jerked my memory of that time, & I'll have a look on ebay tomorrow. Thanks ! One of the reasons I had not purchased a pair of bonnet "lock downs", is that the ones with the pins, eventually go rusty, as the plating is not very thick. I did buy some on ebay this week, & found some quick release "push type" ones, that actually come in colours, so they do not stand out, visually. They will be here in a week or so, so I'll let you know, how they work out. About $ 16.00 for a pair with free delivery. Has anyone else on here used this particular type on their bonnets before ? Cheers Banjo Edited April 8, 2022 by Banjo adding copy Quote
Taz_Rx Posted April 11, 2022 Report Posted April 11, 2022 Familiar with Rob Dahm Banjo? They were the kind used on the 4 rotor when it raced the Hoonicorn. 🤔 Quote
Banjo Posted April 11, 2022 Report Posted April 11, 2022 (edited) Hi Si, Yes I remember the video in The Hoonicorn vs The World series, on Utube. I quickly looked at it again, when the 4 Rotor had it's first run, & you can clearly see them in the engine bay shot. However, they didn't work; because the 4 Rotor lost it's "engine bonnet/cover, in the very first run. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8_2rWB5vRw Cheers Banjo Edited April 11, 2022 by Banjo Quote
RussRolla Posted April 13, 2022 Author Report Posted April 13, 2022 I think I may have discovered the brake Caliper used on my 82 ke70. 1982 Ford falcon. I will do some more research and get back to everyone. The rubber kit looks the same too. Quote
RussRolla Posted April 15, 2022 Author Report Posted April 15, 2022 On 4/8/2022 at 10:48 AM, Banjo said: Hi Russell, One of the reasons I had not purchased a pair of bonnet "lock downs", is that the ones with the pins, eventually go rusty, as the plating is not very thick. I did buy some on ebay this week, & found some quick release "push type" ones, that actually come in colours, so they do not stand out, visually. They will be here in a week or so, so I'll let you know, how they work out. About $ 16.00 for a pair with free delivery. Has anyone else on here used this particular type on their bonnets before ? Cheers Banjo Hi Banjo, I have old school lock down pins very hard to find. Russ rolla Quote
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