Hey everybody - first post on here so let me know if I screw something up... FYI I'm trying to reply to this brakes thread, so if this somehow gets posted in the wrong area all apologies and let me know how not to do that...
Short story is that I've been experiencing issues with my brakes for a while now and after some research and emails back and forth with EBC I went ahead and ordered the EBC sport rotors (same ones it appears Ducmonsta installed on Glock_19's truck), as well as the re-furbed OEM calipers that Stoptech sells, and EBC Orangestuff pads. Parts are arriving this week and I'm going to do the swap at a buddy's garage next week (he's a master mechanic).
Then today I came across this thread and clearly a lot of you have gone through this process already so I'm hoping you can sort out a few quick things for me with your learned wisdom.
Here are a few questions I have - any insight would be appreciated:
- From what I'm reading on here, it seems like people are saying that the calipers are still going to freeze up simply because the OEM design is bad? Is that correct? I'm aware that the OEM setup is faulty, but I was under the impression that the Stoptech "improved" calipers would solve that issue. I REALLY don't want to spend this money/time and end up with the exact same issue. Am I mis-interpreting what people are saying about the calipers, or do I need to actually return everything and start over? Is it possible to have a good braking solution with the components I've ordered, or am I just going to continue being SOL unless I upgrade to the 340mm?
- I've seen people go both ways on this one, but if I'm replacing/upgrading rotors, calipers and pads am I crazy to not upgrade the brake lines to SS (according to Summit there is a Stoptech kit for $50 for the front lines - not sure about the rear brake lines). At about $1000 invested I'm fine with spending another $50 if it's an advisable upgrade, but at the same time, I'm perfectly fine with OEM parts as Toyota generally knows what they are doing (4th gen front brakes notwithstanding).
Some quick info about me/my truck:
I scored this custom ordered, 1 owner, dealer maintained, accident free truck back in 2016 with only 73,000 miles. I love the V8/4WD/SR5 combo (V8 was mandatory for me, dedicated 4WD was a wish list item, and I hate sunroofs so the SR5 combo with those things was perfect). I have it up to 125k and it's just getting going. I plan on driving it until it turns into dust. The only bummer is that since it's an SR5 it came with the 319 front brakes instead of the 340s.
That being said, I live in SoCal and it is currently my daily driver, but I also use it for work (independent contractor). I don't do a ton of off roading but I do get out and camp pretty deep out sometimes, and drive to surf in baja, etc.
For work I can sometimes carry 7-800 lbs of equipment and another person or two (last winter I did that over the Rockies in a blizzard). I also on occasion tow heavy generator trailers (and I've even towed my 6700lb '74 E200 with it when I moved several hundred miles...). This is why I went with the Orangestuff Extra Duty pads.
Despite occasional heavy loads, and decent yearly mileage, I drive pretty damn gently and yet I've replaced pads at least once a year, I've had the rotors redone once, and the calipers have frozen off and on and I'm already back down to basically metal on metal up front. It's ridiculous and infuriating. I take care of my stuff, I love this truck, and I'd like to have a good solution. So any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Short story is that I've been experiencing issues with my brakes for a while now and after some research and emails back and forth with EBC I went ahead and ordered the EBC sport rotors (same ones it appears Ducmonsta installed on Glock_19's truck), as well as the re-furbed OEM calipers that Stoptech sells, and EBC Orangestuff pads. Parts are arriving this week and I'm going to do the swap at a buddy's garage next week (he's a master mechanic).
Then today I came across this thread and clearly a lot of you have gone through this process already so I'm hoping you can sort out a few quick things for me with your learned wisdom.
Here are a few questions I have - any insight would be appreciated:
- From what I'm reading on here, it seems like people are saying that the calipers are still going to freeze up simply because the OEM design is bad? Is that correct? I'm aware that the OEM setup is faulty, but I was under the impression that the Stoptech "improved" calipers would solve that issue. I REALLY don't want to spend this money/time and end up with the exact same issue. Am I mis-interpreting what people are saying about the calipers, or do I need to actually return everything and start over? Is it possible to have a good braking solution with the components I've ordered, or am I just going to continue being SOL unless I upgrade to the 340mm?
- I've seen people go both ways on this one, but if I'm replacing/upgrading rotors, calipers and pads am I crazy to not upgrade the brake lines to SS (according to Summit there is a Stoptech kit for $50 for the front lines - not sure about the rear brake lines). At about $1000 invested I'm fine with spending another $50 if it's an advisable upgrade, but at the same time, I'm perfectly fine with OEM parts as Toyota generally knows what they are doing (4th gen front brakes notwithstanding).
Some quick info about me/my truck:
I scored this custom ordered, 1 owner, dealer maintained, accident free truck back in 2016 with only 73,000 miles. I love the V8/4WD/SR5 combo (V8 was mandatory for me, dedicated 4WD was a wish list item, and I hate sunroofs so the SR5 combo with those things was perfect). I have it up to 125k and it's just getting going. I plan on driving it until it turns into dust. The only bummer is that since it's an SR5 it came with the 319 front brakes instead of the 340s.
That being said, I live in SoCal and it is currently my daily driver, but I also use it for work (independent contractor). I don't do a ton of off roading but I do get out and camp pretty deep out sometimes, and drive to surf in baja, etc.
For work I can sometimes carry 7-800 lbs of equipment and another person or two (last winter I did that over the Rockies in a blizzard). I also on occasion tow heavy generator trailers (and I've even towed my 6700lb '74 E200 with it when I moved several hundred miles...). This is why I went with the Orangestuff Extra Duty pads.
Despite occasional heavy loads, and decent yearly mileage, I drive pretty damn gently and yet I've replaced pads at least once a year, I've had the rotors redone once, and the calipers have frozen off and on and I'm already back down to basically metal on metal up front. It's ridiculous and infuriating. I take care of my stuff, I love this truck, and I'd like to have a good solution. So any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks!
