Backdisk Break Conversion On Rolla E11

[qtv1]

Hi everyone,

I've got a 2000 (W reg) Corrolla 1.4vvti GS hatchback. Is this what they call an E11?

I would like to improve the performance of the car. But the first thing i need to do is get rid of those ugly drum brakes on the bak that comes as standard. Does anyone know where i can go to get a back disc break conversion? If so, how much is it likely to cost?

Thanks everyone.

Q

[Scottish_SR]

Welcome to TOC! Yeah the 97 - 01 Corolla is the ae111 model. However, you drive the facelifted version like me. Not to sure where you could get the rear discs, however, I drive the facelifted 1.6 vvti SR and it has discs on the rear as standard, so you could perhaps source one for parts?

ross

[qtv1]

Thanks very much for yuor reply.

I will try and phone around at scrap yards to see if i can find one. Out of interest have you done anything to your car? I want to mod mine so to increase its performance, but so hard to source parts for this model.

q

[Scottish_SR]

Ive not done anything to the engine. It is a very hard car to gets bits for. Cant even find an induction kit for it!

Maybe look into an engine transplant sometime in the future but its pricey!

[qtv1]

Fensport does an induction kit for it, i bought it a year ago. It come with a metal moulded thing that attaches onto the computer thingy that monitors airflow. Sorry, dont know the technical terms :) Give fensport a ring.

I followed your suggestion, managed to locate a rear axle all the way in glasgow for £160. Getting it fitted onto the car this weekend. Looking forward to seeing those drums go for good! Hope there will be no hiccups in the installation, fingers crossed.

[qtv1]

btw,

Sorry if im sounding like a newbie...what's the difference between SR and GS? Is it the trim?

Also Lexus lights are also available for our car now...get them at Halfords.

[Twincam.GTi]

Also Lexus lights are also available for our car now...get them at halfords.

Hello there,

If buying 'Lexus style' lights a word of warning. Some versions have been very badly constructed/sealed and can let water/moisture in to there housing. Also the 'silvering' appears to flake away after about 6 months.

The above has I believe been raised by someone else on another thread.

I have not bothered with Lexus lights/ice lights myself but know of many a person who has and over half have had the problems I mention

Modifiying is to one's personal taste and if you do decide to get some question the outlet/retailer about quality and ask what is the guarantee on them etc.

[Scottish_SR]

Yeah its about the trim I think. Although my SR is a 1.6.

Good luck with the rear axle conversion!