SFA Front Discs

Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Mon May 16, 2016 6:55 pm

Why is it such a hassle to get hold of the original front discs for my 97' SFA? Most well known part centres does not pick up the correct size. Gemini Spares apparently does have in stock, but also at a hefty price. My hilux is fitted with solid discs, and the diameter is 257mm. According to various spare shops, this is incorrect according to their systems and that it shows ventilated ones. Did some research today on the forum, and most guys recommend the Power Brake conversion, which I totally agree with, but not within budget range for me now. Getting rid of the shudder can be resolved by skimming or replacing. But the first option is so not my solution, as it will not last during 4x4 trips when doing water crossings.

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Post by **JohanM** » Mon May 16, 2016 7:21 pm

Robbie,

ATE discs and brake pads should be available. I replaced a set of discs and pads last year on a SFA Hilux 1997 model. Got it within 2 days from ordering through Autozone.

Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Mon May 16, 2016 7:24 pm

Dankie daar Johan. Sal more sien wat ek vandag kon regkry.

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The Legend · Post by **The Legend** » Mon May 16, 2016 7:56 pm

Robbie hoekom upgrade jy nie met Land Cruiser ventilated dics en KZTE calipers nie.Dit is bloot n bolt on en jy het beter remme aan die einde van die dag as die standard non ventilated dics

Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Mon May 16, 2016 7:58 pm

Dit ook raak gelees vandag van jou vorige posts. Dit beteken ek moet 'n ander brake booster ook insit. Wat het jou kostes beloop destyds?

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The Legend · Post by **The Legend** » Mon May 16, 2016 8:11 pm

Robbie ek ry nog met die standard booster. Sou jy upgrade na n kzte booster kan dit net n bonus wees maar beslis nie nodig nie.Ek het destyds R2200.00 vir die dics en calipers betaal.(dics pads uitgesluit)

Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Mon May 16, 2016 8:13 pm

Sal my kop vanaand op die kussing laat rus daaroor. Dalk nie slegte idee nie.

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Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Mon May 16, 2016 8:15 pm

Kan jy onthou watse model Cruiser Discs daardie is?

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The Legend · Post by **The Legend** » Mon May 16, 2016 8:22 pm

Bliksempie wrote:Kan jy onthou watse model Cruiser Discs daardie is?

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Cruiser FJ 75

Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Mon May 16, 2016 8:23 pm

Dankie daar

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Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Mon May 16, 2016 8:31 pm

Dawie, laaste vraag. Ek het klaar nuwe skoene gekry vir standaard SFA. Is dit dieselfde as die KZTE s'n of moet ek dit ruil?

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Post by **Family_Dog** » Mon May 16, 2016 8:54 pm

Bliksempie wrote:Why is it such a hassle to get hold of the original front discs for my 97' SFA? Most well known part centres does not pick up the correct size. Gemini Spares apparently does have in stock, but also at a hefty price. My hilux is fitted with solid discs, and the diameter is 257mm. According to various spare shops, this is incorrect according to their systems and that it shows ventilated ones. Did some research today on the forum, and most guys recommend the Power Brake conversion, which I totally agree with, but not within budget range for me now. Getting rid of the shudder can be resolved by skimming or replacing. But the first option is so not my solution, as it will not last during 4x4 trips when doing water crossings.

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Power Brakes is advertising a special on their kits in the 4x4 Community Forum. Don't know if this includes the SFA or not, but I am very happy with Bulldog's brakes that were converted to a PB system some time ago.

-F_D

The Legend · Post by **The Legend** » Mon May 16, 2016 9:23 pm

Robbie nee jy sal ander dics pads moet kry.Ferado FDB797 of ATE 577

Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Tue May 17, 2016 5:41 am

Family_Dog wrote:
Bliksempie wrote:Why is it such a hassle to get hold of the original front discs for my 97' SFA? Most well known part centres does not pick up the correct size. Gemini Spares apparently does have in stock, but also at a hefty price. My hilux is fitted with solid discs, and the diameter is 257mm. According to various spare shops, this is incorrect according to their systems and that it shows ventilated ones. Did some research today on the forum, and most guys recommend the Power Brake conversion, which I totally agree with, but not within budget range for me now. Getting rid of the shudder can be resolved by skimming or replacing. But the first option is so not my solution, as it will not last during 4x4 trips when doing water crossings.

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Power Brakes is advertising a special on their kits in the 4x4 Community Forum. Don't know if this includes the SFA or not, but I am very happy with Bulldog's brakes that were converted to a PB system some time ago.

-F_D

Thanks Uncle Eric, I'll have a look on their forum

Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Tue May 17, 2016 5:43 am

The Legend wrote:Robbie nee jy sal ander dics pads moet kry.Ferado FDB797 of ATE 577

Dankie Dawie. Sal seker deur die loop van die dag my mind opmaak. Eers vir Barrie van Ultimate bel en hoor wat prys sy Callipers.

Post by **CasKru** » Tue May 17, 2016 6:20 am

Robbie... ek en Dawie het dieselfde tyd daai conversion gedoen op ons bakkie met die FJ75 cruiser calipers. En dit is genuine bolt-on met geen ander veranderinge nie behalwe vir die back plate wat jy sy een puntjie moet ombuig met 'n tang.

Daai wa van my stop nou soos ek wil hê hy moet en trek ook nie na 'n kant toe nie.

Post by **CasKru** » Tue May 17, 2016 6:22 am

O ja... wou nog sê... kry pryse by Alpha Discs ook. Hulle het baie goeie gehalte teen baie goeie pryse: http://www.alfabrakes.co.za/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Tue May 17, 2016 6:24 am

Dankie Cassie. Ek wag maar net tot die son behoorlik opkom voor ek begin met die bel werk. Dink tog ek gaan julle roete stap.

Post by **CasKru** » Tue May 17, 2016 6:58 am

Jy sal nie spyt wees nie. Ons het ons sin deur Hoppie (Allan Venter) in die Kaap gekry. Of hy dit nog doen weet ek nie so mooi nie

Borntofish · Post by **Borntofish** » Tue May 17, 2016 9:48 am

Ek het vir Hoppy al n mail of twee gestuur. Laat weet bietjie as jy iewers Calipers vir n goeie prys kan optel. Ek moet ook nou die booster op myne vervang. Hy werk nie meer so lekker nie. Ek het nou al rondgebel vir die KZTE calipers en die pryse is hoog. R2200 - R2400 rand n caliper.

Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Tue May 17, 2016 10:20 am

Family_Dog wrote:
Bliksempie wrote:Why is it such a hassle to get hold of the original front discs for my 97' SFA? Most well known part centres does not pick up the correct size. Gemini Spares apparently does have in stock, but also at a hefty price. My hilux is fitted with solid discs, and the diameter is 257mm. According to various spare shops, this is incorrect according to their systems and that it shows ventilated ones. Did some research today on the forum, and most guys recommend the Power Brake conversion, which I totally agree with, but not within budget range for me now. Getting rid of the shudder can be resolved by skimming or replacing. But the first option is so not my solution, as it will not last during 4x4 trips when doing water crossings.

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Power Brakes is advertising a special on their kits in the 4x4 Community Forum. Don't know if this includes the SFA or not, but I am very happy with Bulldog's brakes that were converted to a PB system some time ago.

-F_D

Received a Quote just now for R4189.50 from Power Brake.

Borntofish · Post by **Borntofish** » Tue May 17, 2016 11:31 am

Received a Quote just now for R4189.50 from Power Brake.

Waarvoor was die quote?

Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Tue May 17, 2016 11:40 am

Borntofish wrote:
Received a Quote just now for R4189.50 from Power Brake.
Waarvoor was die quote?

Hier is die mail wat hulle my gestuur het:

For your 1997 Hilux D/C 4x4 we offer the following brake upgrade:

Powerbrake AT Series high carbon Slotted Discs (front axle pair / AT932) @ R2439.60 VAT incl (in stock)
Bendix Ultimate brake pads (front axle set / DB288U) @ R1749.90 VAT incl. (in stock)

For more information on the AT series discs and Bendix Ultimate pads, please visit the following link below which will direct you to the relevant page on our website:

http://www.powerbrake.co.za/category_s/3364.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Stef · Post by **Stef** » Tue May 17, 2016 1:34 pm

Robbie probeer N1 4x4 daar omi hoek v jou huis af daar waar ODWH en Megaworld is. Hulle my laas R700 'n disc gekwoteer vir LJ 75 discs.

Hulle pads is effe duuur...ek het by gwagen gekoop in Zambesi daar oorkant Crossing waar Metro Home is.

Ek noggi die upgrade gedoen nie; ek maar net skoene en pads vervang; en hulle kan ATE bestel maar jy moet vra vir dit.

Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Tue May 17, 2016 1:37 pm

Stef wrote:Robbie probeer N1 4x4 daar omi hoek v jou huis af daar waar ODWH en Megaworld is. Hulle my laas R700 'n disc gekwoteer vir LJ 75 discs.

Hulle pads is effe duuur...ek het by gwagen gekoop in Zambesi daar oorkant Crossing waar Metro Home is.

Ek noggi die upgrade gedoen nie; ek maar net skoene en pads vervang; en hulle kan ATE bestel maar jy moet vra vir dit.

Dankie Stef. Het reeds al daai ouens om my probeer. Self Tokia Spares daar in Breed straat ook. Sal maar besluit wie gaan my sak die beste pas.

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Post by **Family_Dog** » Tue May 17, 2016 6:24 pm

Robbie, I did my SFA brake conversion some 10 years ago at a cost of R2800 or thereabouts. Allowing for increases, RoE etc, that probably is not too bad. Did you mention you were from the forum?

Costs aside, when you have the need for an emergency stop, it is money well spent. The conversion is excellent and Bulldog skriks for niks in the braking department these days. I did have occasion to put the brakes to the test in an emergency shortly after installing them and I was very pleased with the handling and efficiency of the brakes.

-F_D

Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Tue May 17, 2016 6:30 pm

Uncle Eric. I indeed mentioned our forum as well as the 4x4 Community forum. In any case, I got the original parts today, and will opt for that at this stage. Way cheaper and enough for now.

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mcw · Post by **mcw** » Sat May 21, 2016 12:50 am

Hi Robbie

Ek het die Powerbrake discs en pads opgesit net voor ons Drie Provinsies to gegaan het
Ek het ook die calipers laat diens met nuwe seels ,die verskil was die R6000.00 elke sent werd
Die brieke het geen shudder meer nie en die bakkie trek ook na een kant toe nie.
Martin

Bliksempie · Post by **Bliksempie** » Mon May 23, 2016 8:28 am

mcw wrote:Hi Robbie

Ek het die Powerbrake discs en pads opgesit net voor ons Drie Provinsies to gegaan het
Ek het ook die calipers laat diens met nuwe seels ,die verskil was die R6000.00 elke sent werd
Die brieke het geen shudder meer nie en die bakkie trek ook na een kant toe nie.
Martin

Martin,

Ek sal glo dis die moeite werd, maar net nie binne my budget op hierdie stadium nie. Het gister maar gewone (nuwe) discs ingesit. Het sommer die bearings ook vervang met Platinum series. Was nogal 'n mission om die ou bearings uit te haal. My hande is maar seer na so paar keer raakslaan met 4 pond hammer

. Definitief nie nie vinnige werkie nie. Baie groot verskil in algemeen, en sal maar eendag daardie roete stap.

Bearing kit = R718
Ferodo Discs = R632
Ferodo Pads = R450

Total = R1800.00

Groete daar.

mcw · Post by **mcw** » Mon May 23, 2016 2:18 pm

Hi Robbie

Lees die Powerbrake webwerf wat hulle se oor die regte manier om disc en pads inteloop (bed) so die Engelsman(Niel) sal se
Dit was vir my nogal interasant ,ek dink as ek dit met die eerste stel gedoen het was daar ook nie n probleem nie
ek het dit eers gelees nadat ek die disc gekoop het

Martin

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Tue May 24, 2016 1:53 pm

Hi Guys,
I have a new set of front calipers for the IFS, if interested you can send me a PM.

The Legend · Post by **The Legend** » Tue May 24, 2016 9:06 pm

Neil may be a stupid question.Does the KZTE and IFS use the same calipers?

Thunder02 · Post by **Thunder02** » Wed May 25, 2016 7:55 am

The Legend wrote:Neil may be a stupid question.Does the KZTE and IFS use the same calipers?

Morning, yes they do.

Borntofish · Post by **Borntofish** » Wed May 25, 2016 8:37 am

Thunder02 wrote:
The Legend wrote:Neil may be a stupid question.Does the KZTE and IFS use the same calipers?
Morning, yes they do.

Do you not get two different types for the IFS, 2 pot and 4 pot calipers?

The Legend · Post by **The Legend** » Wed May 25, 2016 11:10 am

Werner

The standard SFA calipers have one small and one big port.While the KZ-TE calipers have two big ones.Not sure of the IFS

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