Brake Line Suggestion with TBU - Toyota 4Runner Forum

fatherohenry · 06-29-2021, 07:57 PM

I just ordered Cardone Ultras (13WE) from rockauto and OEM rotors and pads from Toyota for the 199 TBU on my stock height '96 SR5.

I can't get a grip on which part number this cracked hose is. My best guess from the diagrams at parts.toyota is 9094702862 Brake Hydraulic Hose and it's $76. Am I getting this wrong? I know critical systems really require OEM and brakes are pretty critical, but $76 for a length of hydraulic hose seems nuts.

I've read tons of posts about "stainless steel lines" for the TBU but my experience here is limited and I just want to get it right, preferably the first time. Odds are as soon as I finish the TBU this will start leaking. Any chance there's a kit that contains every brake hose/line I need (at a reasonable price)?

EDIT: Looks like I have time to figure this out. Dealership emailed telling me rotors are on back order until the end of July. I called another dealership and he says there are zero in the country, 670 in transit and 1700 back ordered.

Perhaps this Performance Brake Line Set from Wheelers?

HiluxSurf SSR-G · 06-30-2021, 03:12 AM

get the wheelers braided brake lines. also, you don't have to use Toyota rotors. you can get slotted aftermarket rotors

Bad Luck · 06-30-2021, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by fatherohenry

I just ordered Cardone Ultras (13WE) from rockauto and OEM rotors and pads from Toyota for the 199 TBU on my stock height '96 SR5.

I can't get a grip on which part number this cracked hose is. My best guess from the diagrams at parts.toyota is 9094702862 Brake Hydraulic Hose and it's $76. Am I getting this wrong? I know critical systems really require OEM and brakes are pretty critical, but $76 for a length of hydraulic hose seems nuts.

I've read tons of posts about "stainless steel lines" for the TBU but my experience here is limited and I just want to get it right, preferably the first time. Odds are as soon as I finish the TBU this will start leaking. Any chance there's a kit that contains every brake hose/line I need (at a reasonable price)?

EDIT: Looks like I have time to figure this out. Dealership emailed telling me rotors are on back order until the end of July. I called another dealership and he says there are zero in the country, 670 in transit and 1700 back ordered.

Perhaps this Performance Brake Line Set from Wheelers?

I'm using wheeler's front brake lines as well with no issues.

A little advice for you when you got to replace the brake lines, use a length of wood/pipe/etc to wedge between the front of the driver seat bottom and the brake pedal pushing the brake pedal about 1/2"-1". This will keep your brake system from continually draining when you open the brake line. You'll lose some brake fluid initially but it won't continue to free flow brake fluid. If you decide to do this and you're going to take longer than an hour I would recommend disconnecting the battery or the brake switch to keep the battery from draining down too low from the brake lights.

phattyduck · 06-30-2021, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad Luck

I'm using wheeler's front brake lines as well with no issues.

A little advice for you when you got to replace the brake lines, use a length of wood/pipe/etc to wedge between the front of the driver seat bottom and the brake pedal pushing the brake pedal about 1/2"-1". This will keep your brake system from continually draining when you open the brake line. You'll lose some brake fluid initially but it won't continue to free flow brake fluid. If you decide to do this and you're going to take longer than an hour I would recommend disconnecting the battery or the brake switch to keep the battery from draining down too low from the brake lights.

You can also just put a vacuum cap over the brake lines while doing the line/caliper swap.

Don't let the master get dry if you can help it - it is a huge pain to get re-bled correctly.

-Charlie

fatherohenry · 06-30-2021, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by phattyduck

You can also just put a vacuum cap over the brake lines while doing the line/caliper swap.

Don't let the master get dry if you can help it - it is a huge pain to get re-bled correctly.

-Charlie

I saw those caps in Tim’s list on YT and ordered them along with the plugs. Anything to help the job go smoother, especially for this novice!

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fatherohenry · 06-30-2021, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by HiluxSurf SSR-G

get the wheelers braided brake lines. also, you don't have to use Toyota rotors. you can get slotted aftermarket rotors

Too many options. Took me long enough to decide on calipers! Plus I recalled seeing image comparisons between OEM & aftermarket rotors somewhere that indicated OEM was the way to go. But I’m rethinking it now that I’m looking at at least a month and having to break off the wear indicator tab in the meantime.

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