Mk4Gaz Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Hi guys, I'm in the process of overhauling my brakes. Only managed to do one caliper so far, due to seized pad pins Total git of a job to get them out, ended up having to drill them - which I've read is a common problem. Rather than replace them with the oem type, that will likely seize again, I ordered a pack of 10 of these at 120mm long : http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=190738124834, along with stainless nyloc nuts to go with them. All for the princely sum of £8 to my door. They should also fit the rear calipers too Being stainless, they shouldn't get stuck, and they fit a treat. Just thought it might be useful for others when it comes to pad change time They look dead smart too having the cap head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattP Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I was under the impression Chris Wilson does a Stainless Steel pin upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 He does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Am I seeing things or is there a big crack in that calliper?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I was under the impression Chris Wilson does a Stainless Steel pin upgrade He does, and I've seen the kit he does and will be ordering off him for the full refurb kit To be honest I wouldn't trust any eBay stuff for things like brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Am I seeing things or is there a big crack in that calliper?!? It does look that way :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 It does look that way :/ There is a great big crack in that caliper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Yeah I know, damn thing cracked when I was trying to tap the pin out Need to source another one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aspire Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 crack indeed... did you hammer the bolts in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 I was under the impression Chris Wilson does a Stainless Steel pin upgrade I didn't know it was Chris that done them, until after I'd ordered these lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) crack indeed... did you hammer the bolts in? No, I tried to drill the pin out with a small bit at first, then as I was knocking a centre punch in, the tip snapped off in the hole I'd drilled. I tried knocking it through with a bigger punch, and the crack appeared. I must admit, I was getting the hump with it and being less than gentle. Wish I'd just drilled the whole thing out now, from the start. Live and learn Edited December 19, 2013 by Mk4Gaz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 (edited) Try emailing these guys http://brakeparts.co.uk/#page=parts&pageSection=BHF&mancode=TOYO&brand=TOYOTA&model=SUPRA&modelversion=SUPR*(93-02)+JZA80+-+3.0+TWIN+TURBO+COUPE Incidentally why can't you just get it welded? Edited December 19, 2013 by dangerous brain (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Try emailing these guys http://brakeparts.co.uk/#page=parts&pageSection=BHF&mancode=TOYO&brand=TOYOTA&model=SUPRA&modelversion=SUPR*(93-02)+JZA80+-+3.0+TWIN+TURBO+COUPE Incidentally why can't you just get it welded? Thanks buddy Admittedly, I had thought of that myself, but I wasn't sure if it would be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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