OK to use standard braided lines with celica brake calipers?

[Adam W]

Hi guys, new member here. Picked up my Mk1a last sunday and got straight to work pulling it to pieces! My main priority for now is a suspension rebuild, but as the brakes need completely rebuilding I'm thinking it may be a good time to upgrade them. I'm wondering if the goodridge braided lines for the AW11 will bolt on to the ST165 calipers OK or if I need different flexible brake lines?

Also, I found the ST165 calipers on brakes international and they are pictured as being sliding calipers, both pistons on one side of the disc. I thought they were twin opposed piston calipers, one pot on each side of the disc?

[Jiff Lemon]

Welcome aboard!

St165 calipers are twin pot, sliding calipers (both on 1 side). ST185 calipers are a single pot caliper that use a larger disc, then finally you've the mighty GT4 four pot calipers (2 each side).

I've got the 185's fitted to mine and I was able to retain the braided hoses I'd fitted to the standard MK1b calipers, so I can't see you having any problems.

[Tom G]

Hi bud, just to confirm, the ST165 calipers are compatible with the standard AW11 brake lines.

[jp77]

yep, i had 165 calipers with goodridge aw11 hoses, no probs fitting, a good upgrade on standard size discs, more than enough for the road:thumbsup:

[Adam W]

Sorted! Thanks guys, will get the lines ordered today.