BIG BRAKES

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MrNWA
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As some of you know i was making a brake kit from a Scion xB for the Kizashi! well it has been finished and i have put on 1000kms with no issues.
I wanted to take some in depth pictures but got caught in the rain so i have some pictures to show what has been done

STEP 1. Get brake kit



STEP 2. Check fitment
TAKE OFF WHEEL
TAKE OFF WHEEL
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CALIPER AND ROTOR EXPOSED
CALIPER AND ROTOR EXPOSED
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REMOVE CALIPER BRACKET BOLTS
REMOVE CALIPER BRACKET BOLTS
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REMOVE ROTOR SO ONLY THE HUB IS SHOWING
REMOVE ROTOR SO ONLY THE HUB IS SHOWING
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PUT ROTOR ON HUB
PUT ROTOR ON HUB
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I USED DRILL BITS TO LINE UP THE HOLES TO BE SURE IT WOULD FIT
I USED DRILL BITS TO LINE UP THE HOLES TO BE SURE IT WOULD FIT
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NOTICE THE GAP NEED TO HAVE SHIM MADE
NOTICE THE GAP NEED TO HAVE SHIM MADE
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STEP 3. The tricky part:
To make this setup work you will need the following
M16 SHOULDER BOLT WITH M12 1.75 THREAD 50MM LONG I SPECIAL ORDERED FROM FASTENAL
M16 SHOULDER BOLT WITH M12 1.75 THREAD 50MM LONG I SPECIAL ORDERED FROM FASTENAL
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1 5/8 DRILL BIT THIS BIT IS BIG AND NEEDS A BIGGER DRILL TO USE WITH. I BOUGHT FROM PRINCESS AUTO
1 5/8 DRILL BIT THIS BIT IS BIG AND NEEDS A BIGGER DRILL TO USE WITH. I BOUGHT FROM PRINCESS AUTO
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HAD A LOCAL MACHINIST MAKE THESE FOR ME OUT OF STAINLESS STEAL
HAD A LOCAL MACHINIST MAKE THESE FOR ME OUT OF STAINLESS STEAL
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** YOU WILL HAVE TO DRILL THE HOLE WHERE THE CALIPER BRACKET GOES** IF YOU DO THIS MOD THERE IS NO GOING BACK**

STEP 4. Putting all the pieces together.
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MrNWA
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** EDIT**
STEP 1 PICTURE WOULD NOT LOAD SO HERE IT IS TRD SCION XB BIG BREAK KIT INCLUDESCALIPERS ROTORS PADS AND STEAL BRADED LINES
STEP 1 PICTURE WOULD NOT LOAD SO HERE IT IS TRD SCION XB BIG BREAK KIT INCLUDESCALIPERS ROTORS PADS AND STEAL BRADED LINES
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STEP 4 CONTINUED**

**BRAKE LINES**
** Post side note**
(When you remove you lines the new line will fit the kizashi line you will have a hard time getting the clip that holds the line in place back on, have not figured out what i want to do so I tapped it on with hammer hoping for the best lol)
** BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRIP YOU BRAKE LINE GET A PROPER LINE WRENCH** BE FAST SO YOU DONT LOOSE ALL YOUR BRAKE FLUID
** BE CAREFUL NOT TO STRIP YOU BRAKE LINE GET A PROPER LINE WRENCH** BE FAST SO YOU DONT LOOSE ALL YOUR BRAKE FLUID
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ATTACH OTHER END TO CALIPER WITH COPPER WASHER THIS WILL STOP THE DRIPPING

**DO NOT GET FLUID ON ANY PAINTED SURFACE**
THE LINE WILL BOLT UP TO FACTORY LOCATION ON THE STRUT
THE LINE WILL BOLT UP TO FACTORY LOCATION ON THE STRUT
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SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS
SHOULD LOOK LIKE THIS
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TOP UP FLUID USE DOT4 NOT DOT3
TOP UP FLUID USE DOT4 NOT DOT3
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DONT FORGET TO BLEED YOUR SYSTEM PROPERLY FROM THE FARTHEST POINT.
NOTICE THE HOLE THAT I USED TO JUST DROP THE BRACKET IN FOR THE LINE MAKE SURE YOU MOVE THE LINE ARROUND TO LOOK LIKE MINE SO THE TIRES DONT RUB THE LINE WHEN WHEEL IS TURNED ALSO THERE IS NO HOLE IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE PLASTIC USE THE DRILL AND MAKE A HOLE
NOTICE THE HOLE THAT I USED TO JUST DROP THE BRACKET IN FOR THE LINE MAKE SURE YOU MOVE THE LINE ARROUND TO LOOK LIKE MINE SO THE TIRES DONT RUB THE LINE WHEN WHEEL IS TURNED ALSO THERE IS NO HOLE IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE PLASTIC USE THE DRILL AND MAKE A HOLE
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MY LINE AGAIN
MY LINE AGAIN
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MrNWA
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STEP 5 FRUIT OF YOUR LABOUR
HERE IT IS BOLTED UP WITH THE SHIMS AND SPECIAL BOLTS I PUT THAT SILVER ANTI-SIEZE ON THE THREADS TO MAKE THINGS EASIER TO GET OFF IN THE FUTURE IS NEEDED.
HERE IT IS BOLTED UP WITH THE SHIMS AND SPECIAL BOLTS I PUT THAT SILVER ANTI-SIEZE ON THE THREADS TO MAKE THINGS EASIER TO GET OFF IN THE FUTURE IS NEEDED.
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ANOTHER PICTURE OF THE BACK
ANOTHER PICTURE OF THE BACK
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ANOTHER PIC
ANOTHER PIC
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ANOTHER PIC
ANOTHER PIC
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SPRAY EVERYTHING DOWN WITH BRAKE CLEAN
PUT WHEEL BACK ON AND CHACK FOR RUBBING MY WHEEL WEIGHT WAS HITTING CALIPER AS ITS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE 19" WHEELS I JUST FILED THE WEIGHT A BIT AND ITS FINE
PUT WHEEL BACK ON AND CHACK FOR RUBBING MY WHEEL WEIGHT WAS HITTING CALIPER AS ITS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE 19" WHEELS I JUST FILED THE WEIGHT A BIT AND ITS FINE
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** MAKE SURE YOU BEND YOUR DUST SHIELD ON THE BACK IT WILL RUB ON THE ROTOR**

STEP 6 GRAND FINALE
DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WORK MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS TIGHT AND THAT YOU HAVE A SOLID BRAKE PEDAL WITH CAR STARTED. GO FOR A SHORT SLOW WHERE THERE ARE NO KIDS IF YOUR BRAKES FAIL USE E-BRAKE TO STOP WITH CAR IN NUTREAL.

THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT GO TO A DEALERSHIP LIKE NISSAN WITH A POWER BLEEDER ASK TO HAVE BRAKES BLED WITH DOT4 YOU NEED TO GET RID OF THE OLD DOT3

FOLLOW THE TRD BREAK IN PROCEDURE FOR BEDDING THE PADS AND ROTORS

A few things i have noticed after is my pedal is very strong I and sensitive i had to put my seat back a bit uses less effort. when i do slow down really fast my speedometer gets confused and has a delay (kinda funny i can stop faster than the needle can read lol) other than that the car drives the same as before.

I hope this inspires others to do full custom work and new ideas!

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITIES OR DAMAGE TO YOU OR YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY THIS IS TO SHOW THE WORK I HAVE DONE TO MY OWN VEHICLE
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Woodie
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Nice write up, thanks for the work.

What year Scion Xb? When you look up brakes for an Xb it shows three distinct groups.
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MrNWA
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says it fits 2008 to 2014

part# PTR09-52080

if you google that part number it will show you some that you can purchase
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MrNWA
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still got to make 2 minor adjustments 1 is put either a flat washer or a lock washer for the bolts and get low dust pads the pads it came with are making my 2 front wheels black and look like shit.

also the spacers used were 0.550" and made of 304 stainless STEEL lol
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SamirD
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I just found this lovely mod! Great to see you got it to almost bolt-on. It's great that the lines just bolted on--that's usually the hardest part in brake mods.

Your experience makes me wonder what Baer can come up with since I'm sure they have a Scion kit bbk available.
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BxKizashiS
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Very nice, I went the easy way and brought ebc slotted and drilled rotors, and painted my caliper red
2012 Suzuki Kizashi S AWD
H&R Springs, RRM Intake, Magnaflow Custom Exhaust, NRG Bucket Seats, Takata Drift II Harness, Cypher Auto Harness Bar, 25 shot NOS(for now)
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Dthrill_08
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I think I have a slightly warped front Rotor. I am thinking on going all slotted in the front and maybe regular in the back. My question is does the Kizashi maintain it's great breaking? It is actually one of my favorite cars in the breaking department. In the future I would like to drop it a bit and put some new shocks and struts but I don't want to suffer ride quality.
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