Came across this disc conversion..

[Pinchlite]

Originally Posted by 06YarisRS

Are you estimating the weight of the kit or have they given you an estimate on the weight? At 30 kg, I'd be looking at $500.00 shipping, plus import charges, and tax (15% in my province). Not including import charges, I'd be looking at close to $1500.00 CAD.

I just received this from seller.I am not sure it will work with 2007?



(Thanks for your prompt reply.
We do not have this model available for confirmation in Taiwan.
However, according to our experience,
no Yaris has reported installation problems in many countries so far.
Moreover, it is not a cost-effective thing for automakers to modify the brake structure of the same series of cars at will.

Sending 20 kg to the State by the TNT Express during this virus outbreak is US$180.
Our best offer is a 20% off discount plus shipping.
Total = (580 x 80%) + 180 = US$644 for all)

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by Pinchlite

I just received this from seller.I am not sure it will work with 2007?



(Thanks for your prompt reply.
We do not have this model available for confirmation in Taiwan.
However, according to our experience,
no Yaris has reported installation problems in many countries so far.
Moreover, it is not a cost-effective thing for automakers to modify the brake structure of the same series of cars at will.

Sending 20 kg to the State by the TNT Express during this virus outbreak is US$180.
Our best offer is a 20% off discount plus shipping.
Total = (580 x 80%) + 180 = US$644 for all)

Hmm, that's not bad at all. Pretty tempting. Can you message me the email address of the person you were speaking with? Might make it easier. Going to find out shipping to Canada. Looking at the diagrams, it appears that it should work for our year/model car.

I am interested in how the valving is done so that the brakes aren't too strong in the rear. I'd expect that with calipers vs the tiny wheel cylinders, there'd be some changes in forces. Also, like with the big brake swaps, would we expect a mushier pedal? The guys that did the upgraded fronts from Yaris to xD or Corolla suggested that a larger diameter master cylinder might be needed.

[Pinchlite]

info@unique-power.com.tw

The shipment quote was to an americam address btw the way for me.

Niagara falls new york.


The ship is def reasonable..

Too bad no 100% confirmation that it will work 2007 3 dr.

Perhaps some others will chime in.

Surprised actually that others have not commented yet?

It def looks to be well built.

Somewhere in the comments manufacturer mentioned no need for master cylinder upgrade,and it balances itself out properly.

[WeeYari]

Originally Posted by Pinchlite

Surprised actually that others have not commented yet?

Hard for folks to chime in when nobody has experience with this kit. Someone contemplated this exact kit a while back but that thread never went anywhere. The general consensus is, for this car, rear discs are primarily a cosmetic mod. No real braking performance gains to be had. Lot of money for cosmetics.

[06YarisRS]

Originally Posted by WeeYari

Hard for folks to chime in when nobody has experience with this kit. Someone contemplated this exact kit a while back but that thread never went anywhere. The general consensus is, for this car, rear discs are primarily a cosmetic mod. No real braking performance gains to be had. Lot of money for cosmetics.

Yeah, I'm really fence-sitting on this one after further consideration. I think it would look great, but I'd need more empirical evidence that it would help with braking in any measurable way. I can't see how the braking would be balanced as the braking system would be designed to work with a specific piston (rear wheel cylinders) surface area and stroke. I'm no fluid dynamics engineer, but logic tells me that the larger caliper pistons would have to affect the dynamics. I question whether or not the company would do the necessary research to tune the braking accurately. I think you're bang on, WeeYari, when you say no one has experience with the kit, therefore folks might be reluctant to attempt the conversion. Again it would look great, especially with my 16" narrow spoked wheels, IMO, but there are too many unknowns. For my own setup, probably a good set of pads, like the Hawks, would be the best approach. Maybe, even the SE 275mm discs, xD or Corolla caliper and master cylinder would be a good option too. Despite all of the aforementioned, I'll be watching youtube and checking the web occasionally for anyone that has done the conversion. I'll keep this kit in the back of my mind.