What did you do to your supra today? Pics
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DeMoN2318;1992991 said:
The rest of the story...
The bolt that I found in the road was indeed off of my car...it was the TOP caliper mount bolt. I couldnt see it when I was under the car because the caliper slide over this bolt and then rotates down, so the bolt was (would have) been hidden in a tube.
So when I would accelerate, the caliper would pivot about the bottom bolt and started banging against the wheel balance weights.
I was able to crawl underneath and get the bolt hand tight so I could limp it home. I then took off all four calipers, removed the top bolt and reinstalled with some thread locker. The other three top caliper bolts were also loose.
Im so thankful that the bolt feel out when I was going slow enough to hear it...and NOT on my way to SIV.
DeMoN2318;1993164 said:
Wow, that's kinda freaky that they were all loose. I'm glad that you were able to catch it before something bad happened.
did boost leak test today aaaand pshh sound was all over the engine bay 
mostly on top of the engine. rubber hoses were hard as plastic few was cracked and some vacuum hoses as well including BPV vacum hose that still worked but after changing that my BOSH BPV vented in atmosphere sounds much beter now. removed MBC as well because turbo is not gonna hold long anymore. so good day and happy car. i get better idle now as well.
mostly on top of the engine. rubber hoses were hard as plastic few was cracked and some vacuum hoses as well including BPV vacum hose that still worked but after changing that my BOSH BPV vented in atmosphere sounds much beter now. removed MBC as well because turbo is not gonna hold long anymore. so good day and happy car. i get better idle now as well.
DeMoN2318;1993164 said:
Doing my brakes sunday. Maybe I should get thread locks also.
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ImperfectSupra;1993175 said:
Care to do a writeup?
I've been looking for an easy to follow writeup since I will be doing mine in a few weeks when the weather warms up. I'm a newbie Mcnewbus.
http://www.mk3supra.org/topic/48-guide-changing-your-brake-pads/
Here is one. Also it should be detailed in the TSRM.
Here is one. Also it should be detailed in the TSRM.
Silver MK3;1993183 said:
Thats what im using as a reference.
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Silver MK3;1993183 said:
Great. In step 10 of that link, what is he using with the clamp to push against the piston to force the fluid up the line?
Ok. I have a c-clamp, just wasn't sure what the pad was pushing against the piston because it didn't match the pad going on the car.
I'm like a child when it comes to building things. I need nice colourful pictures and a simple detailed write-up. Doesn't help that I've never changed the brakes on a car before.
Any writeup on rotor removal and installation?
I'm like a child when it comes to building things. I need nice colourful pictures and a simple detailed write-up. Doesn't help that I've never changed the brakes on a car before.
Any writeup on rotor removal and installation?
Replaced my CPS and plug wires.. I must be a beast when putting the CPS in. Every time I've had one out I've never had it a tooth off, and it's usually only a couple degrees out
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Silver MK3;1993127 said:
It is quite a bit more. I have a 1jz and that run was 91 pump fuel, bw 360(83-75), 272s, and SAFCII, and an aeromotive AFPR for tuning.
The car felt slow to me I thought under 400hp for sure, but I think I am a bit jaded from all the years on 2 wheels.
BabylonDown;1993208 said:Ok. I have a c-clamp, just wasn't sure what the pad was pushing against the piston because it didn't match the pad going on the car.
I'm like a child when it comes to building things. I need nice colourful pictures and a simple detailed write-up. Doesn't help that I've never changed the brakes on a car before.
Any writeup on rotor removal and installation?
When it comes to brakes, you should be very careful when doing them. Normally, when I do the brakes, I almost do a full rebuild on the caliper, regrease the pins and check over all the lines, etc. Its not terribly difficult, but there are small things that you can do that can end badly. To me, brakes are the most important component of the car. Even with a dead engine...
A-to-the-J no resistors are needed, straight drop in easy as hell, you'll need a LED flasher relay tho or the low voltage from the bulbs will make the blinkers blink fast since it thinks they're out. Also you'll need to do the bypass the tail light failure module. Janch I was going to do a thread but decided against it since it was so easy, may do it since I have to take out my tail lights they're leaking 😑
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Grandavi;1993247 said:
Well technically I'm swapping calipers from one car to another. The rear brakes are already done from the previous owner. I just want to remove them and repaint them. When the time comes I will post pictures and ask advice then.
I will heed your warning though. Thank you.
Up at Lexus today, replacing the steering rack(horrible leaks) and lines got the magnafine filter 😉, also doing some other goodies
looks like I'll be needing ball joints as well sigh...
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Good call on replacing the steering rack bushings while you are in there and also putting the magnefine filter in. I would also recommend Mobil 1 ATF for the power steering system.
Yea I got some poly bushings taking a chance with then, couldn't get a hold of ronniek in time, will do! Appreciate the advice! ATF=auto tranny fluid?
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