Itellya Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) I used caranalytics.co.uk to find out which version of the (1999) Starlet I have, as I didn't know if mine was the 63kW / 85 hp or the 55 kW / 75 hp model. The site said that mine was the 55kW version, and also according to Wikipedia "basically all" of the European Starlets had this version of the 4E-FE engine (off-topic, where are the 63kW versions?). I ordered a front left caliper that said it fitted the 55kW model... However, when the mechanic came to fit this new caliper, he discovered it was smaller than the original existing one. He also said my Starlet was the more powerful model according to his DVLA check, hence the bigger brake caliper. I've tried looking for a caliper for the more powerful version but can only find calipers intended for ABS brakes (my car does not have ABS...). Can anyone point me in the right direction?? Did Toyota start fitting slightly larger (about an inch) calipers to the same model of Starlet at some point? Edited May 14, 2019 by Itellya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
westie Posted May 14, 2019 Share Posted May 14, 2019 All calipers are the same size for EP91 starlets. Glanzas have larger caliper carriers than non turbo to allow larger discs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Itellya Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) I bought this one: TOYOTA OEM-47750-10090 Which is compatible for: Starlet V Hatchback (P90) (75 PS, 01.1996 - 10.1999 MY) Starlet 4 Hatchback (P80) (54 - 75 PS, 12.1989 - 03.1996 MY) online chat with a supplier suggested I get this one: TOYOTA OEM -47750-16090 which is compatible for: Paseo Coupe (EL54) (90 PS, 08.1995 - 06.1999 MY) Starlet V Hatchback (P90) (75 PS, 01.1996 - 10.1999 MY) also, this one has mounting bores at 155mm as opposed to the first one which is 130mm. This matches what the mechanic said about the one I bought being too small. Edited May 14, 2019 by Itellya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Itellya Posted May 16, 2019 Author Share Posted May 16, 2019 Forgot to mention, this is a front brake caliper. I guess I should contact Toyota for the OEM part number? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maerijn Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 give us a photo of your old caliper and we will be able to tell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Itellya Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 Thanks, I would but the mechanic put it back on the car! He said it looked identical to the new one I'd bought except it was about an inch bigger. He copied down the information that was written on it before he put it back on: 1702 TOYOTA 8YS 48-18 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Itellya Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) I phoned Toyota, they confirmed the OEM as 47750-16090. I don't know why the spare parts sites show 47750-10090 as being compatible. Edited May 17, 2019 by Itellya Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SKINY Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 I have a set of GT calipers and carriers id sell if your interested? They would need resealed tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Itellya Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Thanks, the online seller has offered to send me out the correct caliper part for no extra charge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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