bazz54 Posted 19 May Report Posted 19 May I'm sure I recall a number of people on the forum mentioning buying parts from TCB, but I cannot not find anything under Search. In the last week or so, I've emailed TCB twice with no reply. Just tried to phone them and the Phone says number invalid (email address and phone taken from the website). I've never used them before. Can some confirm they are still around, and /or suggest alternative sources for genuine Toyota parts? Thanks
Old Red Celica Posted 19 May Report Posted 19 May Paul has not visited the forum for the last 3 years or so. Phone is normally the best way to contact TCB.
Sherv Posted 19 May Report Posted 19 May I tried to contact them about brake parts a couple of months ago,the phone route is a waste of time.So I got them from GT4-Play instead.
Bumblebee Posted 19 May Report Posted 19 May 1 hour ago, Sherv said: I tried to contact them about brake parts a couple of months ago,the phone route is a waste of time.So I got them from GT4-Play instead. Tbh I always use Gt4-play, Stephens pretty good at getting parts if he doesn't stock them.
Xanadu Posted 19 May Report Posted 19 May 2 hours ago, bazz54 said: ...I cannot not find anything under Search... 1
slybunda Posted 21 May Report Posted 21 May On 19/05/2026 at 22:01, bazz54 said: Thanks for that info; I'll take a look at GT4-Play. I had a look at gt4play yesterday and when I saw a screw which costs £1 from amayama at £3.45p I passed on them. Many parts well overpriced. Blueprint rear droplinks for 54 quid from gt4play yea not for me. Let me know which parts your after and I can suggest where to get from
digs Posted 22 May Report Posted 22 May I always check first on amayama, though often something is noted as available but ends up not being. GT4play for much quicker delivery of items if in stock in UK. Sure on FB Paul noted he is running TCB in spare time now.
bazz54 Posted 23 May Author Report Posted 23 May On 21/05/2026 at 06:48, slybunda said: Let me know which parts your after and I can suggest where to get from The main thing I was after were front brake pads. Now, I have a pre-face Gen7 registered in Sept 2002, and I think it may be the case that there could be some uncertainty about which pads that car needs. I cannot find any notes (pics) I should have made when I last changed the pads 🙁, and I thought TCB might have some insight. I'm not decided that they have to be Toyota Parts; I have always been happy with Mintex, for example. Any inputs welcome.
Bumblebee Posted 23 May Report Posted 23 May (edited) Measure the discs , I believe pfl are smaller than fl Apologies I got the sizes wrong , hence edit Edited 24 May by Bumblebee 1
slybunda Posted 23 May Report Posted 23 May 1 hour ago, bazz54 said: The main thing I was after were front brake pads. Now, I have a pre-face Gen7 registered in Sept 2002, and I think it may be the case that there could be some uncertainty about which pads that car needs. I cannot find any notes (pics) I should have made when I last changed the pads 🙁, and I thought TCB might have some insight. I'm not decided that they have to be Toyota Parts; I have always been happy with Mintex, for example. Any inputs welcome. For brake pads it's easy enough to get from any shop like eurocarparts gsf etc. What's your preface lift a 1zz or 2zz? Mines a preface 2zz and had 275mm discs up front. Iv done the 295 avensis conversation however
bazz54 Posted 23 May Author Report Posted 23 May It's the humble 1zz. I've just been on the Mintex website - that is sooooooooooooo user unfriendly 👎. Cannot recall last time I bought from Euro.
bazz54 Posted 23 May Author Report Posted 23 May (edited) Thanks for suggestion to look at Euro. Their very nice website shows that there are indeed 2 potential pad fitments for my 7, and it's easy to spot which I need- see attached. But I'll avoid Eicher and go for the Mintex MDB2029, £20 on Ebay. If you've not already guessed, it's MoT time 🙂 celica front pads.pdf Edited 23 May by bazz54
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