My other ride

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  1. Mikerocosms

    Mikerocosms Veteran

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    Yesterday i did this nifty little upgrade on my other Toyota. I know it's not a truck but I figured some of you fellas would appreciate it anyways.


    My car is a 2001 Camry LE Gallery Edition

    Parts:

    1. 2008 Highlander Front Rotors (Duralast Part #44607 ) x2 at $52 each.
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    2. 10-13 Lexus RX350 FWD Brake Front Calipers or 08 Highlander Calipers x2 at $51 each (Ebay).
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    3. Wagner ThermoQuiet Brake Pads (Part # QC1324) Retail Price $85 (I paid $47) for the set.
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    4. TechnaFit Stainless Steel Brake Lines $115(Part # TOY-1012) (Techna-Fit Online Store)
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    Walkthrough

    You NEED to have at least 17" rims to do this mod.

    Here is a shot of my wheel with original brakes on it.
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    Here, my original rotors have been removed. Be sure to bend the backing plate back a little (on top and on bottom). It bends pretty easy and will rub on the new larger rotors if not bent back.
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    Here Highlander/RX350 rotor is installed and the Highlander/RX350 caliper bracket mounts in the same bracket mount and I used my original bolts. Original caliper is in background left out of the way.
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    This shows how Highlander/RX350 caliper simply mounts on existing mounting points and using Camry bolts.
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    Here is a shot of everything installed including steel braided lines installed. You could use your original Camry brake line if it is still good. I chose to just do this upgrade. Also be sure that your backing plate doesn't touch the rotor, just bend it back more if it does.
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    Finally here is the rim installed. If you look closely the caliper just barely fits (17" rims).
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    M
     
  2. Da_Roach

    Da_Roach Toyotaholic

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    Very nice work. I like how you kept it all toyota. Very nice.
     

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