Chris Wilson Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 You have the Jap spec calipers front and rear. I can help with what's considered a good aftermarket pad with excellent bite and good fade resistance for those They are on special offer with free insured P&P to a UK post code, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I'd be replacing the brake fluid at the same time and give the calipers a close inspection. Once the pads are out use brake cleaner and a tooth brush and check the outer dirt seal that fits round the pistons, they could well be in need of replacing. Also check the slider pins, clean and lubricate with a lithium based grease, You have the Jap spec calipers front and rear. I can help with what's considered a good aftermarket pad with excellent bite and good fade resistance for those They are on special offer with free insured P&P to a UK post code, too! As above mate give the brakes a good check over and check all the rubber boots around the pistons. If they're knackered you'll need to replace with new boots, piston seals and c-clips. Chris Wilson supplies these kits for a full brake refurb and they've worked a treat on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tariqd Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 This is brilliant info guys much appreciated. I will most definitely get my brakes as close to perfect as I can before anything else. Does anybody know how to rectify my extremely slack seat belts? It's just the drivers side where if I gently pull on it and let go it will retract the excess slack very slowly. Even if i try feeding it back it wont do anything. No doubt it'll be what fails me on my MOT coming up (amongst smaller things which they'll nit-pick haha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I replaced mine with a new OEM one, nice wee job [emoji106] feel much safer in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Same here on the seatbelt, just put in a new OEM part.. Tried to fix it a few times, was never permanent.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Or try Keron on here for a used belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tariqd Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share Posted June 5, 2016 I replaced mine with a new OEM one, nice wee job [emoji106] feel much safer in the car. Same here on the seatbelt, just put in a new OEM part.. Tried to fix it a few times, was never permanent.. Just had a search and couldn't find an OEM online. Is it only acquirable from within the dealerships? Also for other OEM bits where is the best place to get them online? Or am I better off just doing a parts request from Jemca? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) Would also be worth swapping old brake lines for braided ones while your doing the brakes. Try your local Toyota dealer and be cheeky and ask for as much discount as possible for OE parts, or try Steve Manley at Inchcape Toyota Oxford who is very good and usually gives the best discount available Edited June 6, 2016 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tariqd Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share Posted June 6, 2016 Looks like I'm going to give the old 'seatbelt soapy soak trick' a go before I go out and get a new seat belt. Here she is getting new shoes I grinded my gear very hard on the way back. This on top of the fact I find it hard to put the car into reverse when it's running as well as the car jerking forward when put into first- do these signs all point to the fact my clutch is going/gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Certainly sounds like a clutch release issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Just had a search and couldn't find an OEM online. Is it only acquirable from within the dealerships? Also for other OEM bits where is the best place to get them online? Or am I better off just doing a parts request from Jemca? http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/toyota-front-seat-belt-3556.html Not a bad price for new OEM [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tariqd Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 Ordered a load of brake cleaner. Will be getting onto the brakes tomorrow and try and polish up the engine bay a little. Also going to take it to the garage soon and have the clutch checked and find out what my creaky noise is when I'm turning at slow speeds. I'm hoping it's the fact my coils are super stiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 [quote=Tariqd;4150063d and find out what my creaky noise is when I'm turning at slow speeds. I'm hoping it's the fact my coils are super stiff /QUOTE] It won't be the springs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tariqd Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 Massive thank you and shoutout to Ellis for sending me a rear wiper with motor FOC. Even went the extra mile and noticed from my pics that I didn't have any side indicators so sent those along too nicely packaged! I hope I can return a favour to you too one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Massive thank you and shoutout to Ellis for sending me a rear wiper with motor FOC. Even went the extra mile and noticed from my pics that I didn't have any side indicators so sent those along too nicely packaged! I hope I can return a favour to you too one day Ellis is a great guy, one I've had the pleasure of catching up with on several events. The members on here in general tend to help out fellow enthusiasts on their way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tariqd Posted June 7, 2016 Author Share Posted June 7, 2016 Ellis is a great guy, one I've had the pleasure of catching up with on several events. The members on here in general tend to help out fellow enthusiasts on their way Yeah everyone has been very helpful it's refreshing to see. Especially after coming off the Facebook having read someone ask for help on their Honda (I am a civic owner also) and getting completely bashed for no good reason haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tariqd Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 Anyone know if this is the stock gear collar? I'm looking to change the gear knob so it's easier to put it into reverse and wondering if it's worth changing the collar too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
np89 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Anyone know if this is the stock gear collar? http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160609/eec8836cae3a7dccbc09918895961e9a.jpg I'm looking to change the gear knob so it's easier to put it into reverse and wondering if it's worth changing the collar too. That looks to be an aftermarket short shifter kit. Would you say the gear change is short (and quite notchy iirc)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tariqd Posted June 10, 2016 Author Share Posted June 10, 2016 That looks to be an aftermarket short shifter kit. Would you say the gear change is short (and quite notchy iirc)? /QUOTE] Yes, my initial thought was it was a short shifter however I'm not experienced in that field so I wasn't too sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tariqd Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Everything sorted ready to be registered thanks to everyone who helped Just waiting on my NOVA from HMRC so I can take my papers to DVLA. It's been 3 weeks and nothing from them so far. Anyone else had the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tariqd Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 Had a few rounds with some brake cleaner and the results look better than what I expected. Before: After: Also does anyone know what this is for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 It's your aircon high pressure nozzle and watch glass, if you watch this when someone turns on the aircon you should see fluid / bubbles going through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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