Re: TOY: Solid axle brakes

[Jay Kopycinski <jayk@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

"David Eggleston" <toy283@mho.net> wrote:

>I am working on a rear disc conversion to complement the IFS/4 & FJ40
>combination. The master cylinder will be a V6. The rear brakes are where I
>am being different than everyone else. The main prerequisite for me was
>off-the-shelf, unmodified parts, preferrably Toyota. The rotors will be
>non-vented solid axle 4x4 front rotors mounted up outside the wheel flange.

I believe you'll have to machine out the rotor centers to mount 'em outside, right?

>The calipers were donated from the rear of a '88-'91 Camry with the rear
>disc/drum combination. This means no e-brake but the replacement for that is
>also in the works and will be transfer case mounted.

I you're gonna use non-vented rotors, you could consider Supra rear calipers
with e-brake....and the stock truck e-brake cable configuration will work too.

Jay Kopycinski   '85 Toylet   (ROKTOY)