rear disk brakes - 03 GT

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bodhi_tree777
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rear disk brakes - 03 GT

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I've searched, but only found a few incomplete references to the GT's rear disk brakes. I need to change out the rear pads to pass inspection (I'm slapped with one of those "rejected" stickers until I do, so it's got to be soon). Does anyone have a good link to a how-to for changing the rear pads? I know it's simple, I just have to do it myself for $$ reasons and I don't want to screw anything up It's amazing, my black-as-night window tint passed muster, but my rear pads "just barely didn't pass". They always get you for something. If anyone can help me out with a link or a quick step by step I'll be sure to take some pictures to make it easier for the next guy.
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Re: rear disk brakes - 03 GT (bodhi_tree777)

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MO may have some picture/posts... I would say try looking on ebay for some OEM Toyota parts (my preference)Or otherwise me and we can see if you can get them from a Toyo Dealer with 20% discount + free shipping - PM me for this option.
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Re: rear disk brakes - 03 GT (ou.grizzly)

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Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »MO may have some picture/posts... I would say try looking on ebay for some OEM Toyota parts (my preference)Or otherwise me and we can see if you can get them from a Toyo Dealer with 20% discount + free shipping - PM me for this option. IM sent
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Re: rear disk brakes - 03 GT (bodhi_tree777)

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Quote, originally posted by bodhi_tree777 »IM sent Sent you one back - did not realize you only had 5 days to get em fixed... Get some Borg Warner pads if your local part stores carry em.
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Re: rear disk brakes - 03 GT (ou.grizzly)

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MO isn't turning up much either (or I'm just not that familiar with their search function). Could still use some pointers or a DIY, but either way I'm digging into this today
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Re: rear disk brakes - 03 GT (bodhi_tree777)

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In the end, I just recruited a friend and we winged it. Wasn't much different then the fronts, really. It is a serious paid in the but to get a torque wrench in there, though. On the downside, I'm pretty sure that one of my rear rotors is warped ..kind of gives a whoosh-whoosh sound when spinning.
james / bodhi tree studio / tattoos & illustration / http://www.bodhitreestudio.comebay store : vintage clothing & toys---03 Satellite Vibe GT // 04 Neptune base // 1986 VW Golf // 1990 VW Golf GL---
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