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084RUNNAH 05-10-2015 10:46 PM

5th Gen Calipers
 
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Did my first brake job on my truck since buying her new. Since I joined this forum, never really contributed much and just roamed so now I can finally do it. I noticed many of us have the dreaded seized caliper issues and not wanting to deal with this problem again, decided to do some research and took the leap on buying 5th gen calipers, front rotors and pads.

Front and rear calipers are direct fit / bolt on.
Rotors fit without modifications
4th and 5th gen 4Runners share the same brake pads

Calipers are almost identical. Each pistons are 3mm larger
Rotors are 13.30". Only difference with the rotors are the fronts are thicker meaning less chances of rotor warping and better cooling

At the same time I replaced all 6 brake flex hoses with stainless steel extended lines and Dot 4 brake fluid

Now I just got to figure out how to upload multiple pictures

Other than that, brake power increased but the best is not having to deal with seized brake calipers.

084RUNNAH 05-10-2015 10:50 PM

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Another picture of the caliper. Not sure why my pictures are all sideways

084RUNNAH 05-10-2015 10:52 PM

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Another view.... Sideways

084RUNNAH 05-10-2015 10:55 PM

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Rear brake calipers

084RUNNAH 05-10-2015 10:56 PM

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Rear calipers again

084RUNNAH 05-10-2015 10:58 PM

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Parts used if anybody wanted the part numbers I used.

Enjoy!

yosh2000 05-10-2015 11:40 PM

great post, thanks!

would you mind posting the PNs for all six (6) of the SS lines. seems most kits only come with four (4) of them. i have been wanting to all 6 SS lines for a while.

gtb129 05-10-2015 11:56 PM

What is the size difference in the calipers? Are we gonna be able to fit 16'' wheels or only 17''?

BlackWorksInc 05-10-2015 11:57 PM

I was under the impression that the 5th gen Calipers are the "Sport" Calipers on the 4th gens... Honestly never bothered to look, but how are they different?

gtb129 05-11-2015 12:04 AM

Edit: Thought you where replying to me

084RUNNAH 05-11-2015 07:45 AM

Only difference I noticed was the brake caliper piston which were 3mm larger resulting in increased braking power.
Caliper size was very close. Maybe a few mm bigger?

The biggest difference will be no more seized calipers. I haven't seen any 5th gen guys having issues with seized caliper issues since 2010.

I would say 17" wheels are minimum size to fit the brakes (Same as 4th generation sport and limited)

I will get back with the extended stainless steel brake lines part numbers I used later today

dmalis12 05-11-2015 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 084RUNNAH (Post 2006061)
Only difference I noticed was the brake caliper piston which were 3mm larger resulting in increased braking power.
Caliper size was very close. Maybe a few mm bigger?

The biggest difference will be no more seized calipers. I haven't seen any 5th gen guys having issues with seized caliper issues since 2010.

I would say 17" wheels are minimum size to fit the brakes (Same as 4th generation sport and limited)

I will get back with the extended stainless steel brake lines part numbers I used later today

Thanks for the writeup! I'm about to do mine and I need to do calipers because I think i have the common frozen caliper issue.

Are these a direct bolt up. Anything you needed to do for the install other than normal? Do the brake lines need to be done or will the old work? Also where did you get the caliper's from, part #?

I'm very interested in this because so many have had the 'frozen caliper' issue and this could be a good solution

084RUNNAH 05-11-2015 12:51 PM

Yes they are a direct bolt up.

No special tools required.

Brake flex hoses are optional

084RUNNAH 05-11-2015 01:08 PM

Part numbers are here guys

From Rockauto

Calipers:
141.44587
141.44588
141.44287
141.44288

Rear Caliper Brake Flex Hose Stainless Steel Numbers:
950.44507

From All-Pro
Front Caliper Brake Flex Hose Stainless Steel Numbers:
5500FJT-AP-F x 2

Rear Axle Brake Flex Hose Stainless Steel Numbers:
5500FJ-AP x 2

Enjoy!

BlackWorksInc 05-11-2015 01:42 PM

I'm assuming you had the optional Sport brakes on your Limited?


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