need help brake upgrades on ta22

[BR1183]

I have just got my V6 celica up and running again and it is almost ready for engineering and rego but need help in stopping it.

I have placed a VN master cylinder on it but still need more stopping power and was wondering what front brakes can I fit to it and which would be the best way to go?

Also I was after the ways that I can strengthen up the chassis?

Any imput would be very helpful, thanks.

[ace]

Is that the 3.8 litre VN commo motor? Sounds like a bit of fun, how is the handling with the heavier engine in there? Which gearbox and diff did you use?

Brake upgrade: What do you have at the moment? stock TA22 setup? upgraded suspension? How much are you looking to spend?
Theres a few options but the only one that could 'almost' bolt up is the corona struts/peugot discs/hilux caliper upgrade.
Ace

[Smokey228]

cehck out the classic celica brake upgrade thread in the tech section. its pretty well explained in there dude...
hope that helps...

[LeeRoy]

Thread spoonfeeding here

- LeeRoy

[BR1183]

Yes it is a 3.8 litre VN commodore motor.
It is a whole lot of fun. I have only got to drive it twice from house to house but on hitting corners you can not help but go sideways. Punch it at 40km/h and the wheels start to spin, it is almost insane.

I currently have the original suspension on it and it handles ok but I'm going to order new heavier springs to make it better.

I have had to lift the body off the crossmember 2 inches to cater for the height of the engine which screwed up the the wheel alignment, but I lowered the suspension from the shock towers by another 2 inches which will require spacer plates to be made up. This should fix most handling problems.

I currently have the original brakes on it and have called a mob in Wagga that can apparently order in slotted rotors for the ta22 celica but I have to call tomorrow to confirm and price them, so I will keep you all posted.

I am currently running a t700 holden trans with the original diff which I have given hell and is still yet to break! ?!?!

BR1183

[ace]

You can get slotted DBA Discs for TA22s almost anywhere.
We can order them in at Supercheap Auto so repco etc would do it too...

[BR1183]

I'm looking at a set of slotted rotors for the ta22 from melbourne for $70 each don't now if there dba yet.
The brake bloke said that they would pull the car up quick enough even with a V6 in it.

[Bananaman]

I'm looking at a set of slotted rotors for the ta22 from melbourne for $70 each don't now if there dba yet.
The brake bloke said that they would pull the car up quick enough even with a V6 in it.

The brake bloke may say that, but its what your engineer says which matters