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Toyota Altezza caliper, R1 vs R3

  • 18-04-2021 4:47pm
    #1
    elless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭elless


    Hi,
    Im having trouble with a Toyota altezza engine 1GFE - GXE10. Automatic. The front right caliper ( single piston) needs to be changed, but the one I ordered has a value R3 on it but my one is an R1, of which the R3 won't fit as its too big.

    I've spoken to breakers and they have no idea.There,are also R2 and R6 versions ..has anyone an idea what this R value is because it's causing me major problems, I can't find an R1.. The main dealer will cost €320 but I don't know yet if it will be an R1. The altezza model is a TA-GxE 10. I've attached pics for you

    Thanks
    Ellesz


Comments

  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    From DIY.


  • #3
    PsychoPete
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,026 ✭✭✭PsychoPete


    The Mark 2,Crown, Chaser and Cresta use the same calipers as an Altezza, type A is the single pot and type B is the twin pot calipers. The part number listed for the 2001-2005 type a caliper is 47730-30440, the part number 1997-2001 type a caliper is 47730-30330. Might be some help to you. A quick search of 47730-30440 gives results for the "R1" caliper


  • #4
    Luka Blue Underpass
    Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭ Luka Blue Underpass


    Why don't you just buy seals and either rebuild it yourself or get it rebuilt, won't cost anywhere near 300 euro.

    You could get it sandblasted, rebuilt and powder coated and it wouldn't cost that.

    The piston is probably fine, polish it up with autosol and just buy a set of seals for it, once you have it off the car you would have it done in 30 mins


  • #5
    mk7r
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 788 ✭✭✭mk7r


    Piston is very rarely fine


  • #6
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,465 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Greta Itchy Logo wrote: »
    Why don't you just buy seals and either rebuild it yourself or get it rebuilt, won't cost anywhere near 300 euro.

    You could get it sandblasted, rebuilt and powder coated and it wouldn't cost that.

    The piston is probably fine, polish it up with autosol and just buy a set of seals for it, once you have it off the car you would have it done in 30 mins

    That is a short cut not worth taking - leaving the old piston in there.


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  • #7
    PsychoPete
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,026 ✭✭✭PsychoPete


    mickdw wrote: »
    That is a short cut not worth taking - leaving the old piston in there.

    If I was going through the hassle of removing the piston I'd just replace it


  • #8
    elless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭elless


    Thank you to all of you for your replies. I will definitely check them all out. Its the part numbers I've been looking for and the information you all gave me.

    Cheers, very much appreciated!


  • #9
    PsychoPete
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,026 ✭✭✭PsychoPete


    If you use www.japan-parts.eu that will give you part numbers and diagrams


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