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Hey Ben, congrats on the lightie! I'M sure you will love being a dad, such fun. The first few weeks sure are a learning curve but good that you have some time off. Enjoy every minute!

Good work Ben, looking fantastic! Just wondering what compressor and air gun do you use? The finish looks great...

Nope... The original rotors were vented...

Hi All, I've condensed the contents from a few other threads that have been going for some time into this one as it is probably the most appropriate place on the forum for it. Here goes: In January I picked up a rear axle from a 1994 HZJ75 Troopie which I believe will be a straight conversion...

The only thing I can think of is that the inner oil seal is not seated properly and thus not allowing the hub to sit far back enough on the axle. Is this possible?

I finally got the right rotors, 68mm total depth. Now I'm really stumped. I can put the rotors on but can't get the calipers in place. I've compared calipers and they are identical to the old ones so that's not the problem. I've looked at the Toyota rear brake rotor catalogue and the next size...

I bought a heap of parts off ebay and from Repco. In a cruel twist of fate only the repco parts were wrong so the brake rotors have to go back. Assembly begins: I saw a cool post on using old bearing races with a slit cut through them to seat the new races. It worked really well. once the...

Started on the rebuild of the axle. It's taken me a few weeks. I started by cleaning up the axle using the pressure washer and hose. I then started to pull it all apart. The axles were on tight so I used a few HT bulbs from Bunnings. The nuts were also used to remove the axle studs. The rotors...

This post from back in January: Exciting news! I managed to pick up a 75 series free floating axle with disc brakes that should bolt straight up... Rebuild and fit pics to follow.

I finally got the right rotors, 68mm total depth. Now I'm really stumped. I can put the rotors on but can't get the calipers in place. I've compared calipers and they are identical to the old ones so that's not the problem. I've looked at the Toyota rear brake rotor catalogue and the next...

I bought a heap of parts off ebay and from Repco. In a cruel twist of fate only the repco parts were wrong so the brake rotors have to go back. Assembly begins: I saw a cool post on using old bearing races with a slit cut through them to seat the new races. It worked really well.once the races...