Ma and Pa Kettle change their brakes!

Green7mgte · 01-07-2010, 09:16 PM

after i cleaned using brake cleaner and scrubbed so to speak i put it all back togather but still had the clearance issue.. so i went down to harbor freight and bought a metal file and rubber mallet.. (two peices i have been missing from my garage.) and started to file down the 5cm bump i had on the caliper side. once filed down to an angle and smooth i alligned it up and bumped it into place. rotor turns freely. all thats left is to bleed and mount my rims.

it's snowing like the dickens out here. once i finish the project i will take a small test drive to the end of my driveway and perhaps around the block to test and look for sounds or stiffness. then re-check the work to see if any problems arise. If so ill post about it. But if not consider this thread closed.. hopefully

all's good.
Thread closed =) total time elapsed: 3 days. on a side note.. the broken stud is re-tightened. I cant even remember which one it was.

Green7mgte · 01-13-2010, 11:21 PM

After everything is re assembled I go to bleed my brakes cause I removed my caliper. I think I might of ruined my master cylinder.
Brakes havent been bled in the 4 years I had the car in my possession. I assume its the Stock MC. When my peddle went down to the floor I probably blew a ring. I put about a bottle and 1/2 through the MC. I bled my brakes till I could clearly see clean fluid comming out and no longer had any air bubbles. I even bled the lines directly From the MC itself as a final test. Still when I start the car my peddle falls flat. Sure ill have pressure for the first pump or so but its steadily decreases till its loosy goosy! Im purchasing a MC tonight have it in tomorrow. but before I install it I would like to know if there is any other tests i can preform or any suggestions to eliminate air in line as a problem and pinpoint MC as culprit.
thanks

Found this for anyone having the same problems
http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...-wtffffff.html
this is the TSRM Removal
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...aspx?S=BR&P=15
TSRM Parts
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...spx?F=4702&P=1
And Don't forget to Bench Bleed your new MC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGVnS...eature=related
(for all you non readers, youtube.)

hope this helps people in the future

cre · 01-14-2010, 06:42 AM

Well, other than asking if you made sure to bleed them in the right order and ask if you checked for bulging in any of the hoses... can't really help much; You've covered everything I would have.

Green7mgte · 01-14-2010, 09:25 PM

It was my stock Master cylinder that was causing the issue. pick it up today after breakfast with my g/f and buddy and me and him went to town.

first, bench bleed your master cylinder

Second, remove old Master Cylinder

Re attach Master cylinder and Attach rear brake line.

Attach front brake line and Bleed from MC to remove any air that got in during installation.

thank god thats over..
time elapse from first start.. 11 days.. phew just to change some brakes!

cre · 01-14-2010, 09:56 PM

Good work! Took longer than a head gasket... but it was educational.

Green7mgte · 01-14-2010, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cre

Good work! Took longer than a head gasket... but it was educational.

this thread should be changed to "Ma and Pa Kettle change their brakes!"

01-07-2010, 09:16 PM	#1
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	after i cleaned using brake cleaner and scrubbed so to speak i put it all back togather but still had the clearance issue.. so i went down to harbor freight and bought a metal file and rubber mallet.. (two peices i have been missing from my garage.) and started to file down the 5cm bump i had on the caliper side. once filed down to an angle and smooth i alligned it up and bumped it into place. rotor turns freely. all thats left is to bleed and mount my rims. it's snowing like the dickens out here. once i finish the project i will take a small test drive to the end of my driveway and perhaps around the block to test and look for sounds or stiffness. then re-check the work to see if any problems arise. If so ill post about it. But if not consider this thread closed.. hopefully all's good. Thread closed =) total time elapsed: 3 days. on a side note.. the broken stud is re-tightened. I cant even remember which one it was. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines : Last edited by Green7mgte; 01-07-2010 at 11:29 PM.

01-13-2010, 11:21 PM	#2
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	Brake bleeding issue After everything is re assembled I go to bleed my brakes cause I removed my caliper. I think I might of ruined my master cylinder. Brakes havent been bled in the 4 years I had the car in my possession. I assume its the Stock MC. When my peddle went down to the floor I probably blew a ring. I put about a bottle and 1/2 through the MC. I bled my brakes till I could clearly see clean fluid comming out and no longer had any air bubbles. I even bled the lines directly From the MC itself as a final test. Still when I start the car my peddle falls flat. Sure ill have pressure for the first pump or so but its steadily decreases till its loosy goosy! Im purchasing a MC tonight have it in tomorrow. but before I install it I would like to know if there is any other tests i can preform or any suggestions to eliminate air in line as a problem and pinpoint MC as culprit. thanks Found this for anyone having the same problems http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...-wtffffff.html this is the TSRM Removal http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...aspx?S=BR&P=15 TSRM Parts http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...spx?F=4702&P=1 And Don't forget to Bench Bleed your new MC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGVnS...eature=related (for all you non readers, youtube.) hope this helps people in the future __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines : Last edited by Green7mgte; 01-14-2010 at 01:24 AM.

01-14-2010, 06:42 AM	#3
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Well, other than asking if you made sure to bleed them in the right order and ask if you checked for bulging in any of the hoses... can't really help much; You've covered everything I would have. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

01-14-2010, 09:25 PM	#4
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	It was my stock Master cylinder that was causing the issue. pick it up today after breakfast with my g/f and buddy and me and him went to town. first, bench bleed your master cylinder Second, remove old Master Cylinder Re attach Master cylinder and Attach rear brake line. Attach front brake line and Bleed from MC to remove any air that got in during installation. thank god thats over.. time elapse from first start.. 11 days.. phew just to change some brakes! __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

01-14-2010, 09:56 PM	#5
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Good work! Took longer than a head gasket... but it was educational. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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