5th Gen Calipers
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wadle5
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084RUNNAH
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For optimal performance, front rotors should be from the 5th gen as they are thicker and can dissipate heat much better preventing warping.
The rear rotors I would recommend from the 4th gen as there was a difference in the center circle diameter.
I've had the 5th gen brakes for a year and almost a half without any issues. I actually enjoy the extra braking power at times I had to make an emergency stop
The rear rotors I would recommend from the 4th gen as there was a difference in the center circle diameter.
I've had the 5th gen brakes for a year and almost a half without any issues. I actually enjoy the extra braking power at times I had to make an emergency stop
A Clay Bar will do the trick. Just be patient as its not instant.
wadle5
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Dropped my truck off at the shop this morning for the upgrade, and they called me and said the rotors centric120.44174 and centric120.44175 were too small, and if installed the pads would only maybe have half the contact with the rotor? I have the SR5 and got all new pads, rotors, and calipers? Why is this not setting up properly for me? As of right now I am having them machine the front rotors for now and I guess order a larger rotor?
Offcamber
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That's odd. I also have an '06 SR5 and installed Centric 12044174 on the front without any problems.
Tried for my first time to replace the brakes last week without success as I thought all the Limited models came with the smaller rotors. That kind of bummed me out and not off to a very promising start.
Figured I'd ask someone who has done it before with success before messing up on round two.
Long thread and I've read most of it but still having second thoughts. So this is my attempt to clear up any confusion. Here are my questions.
- Are "5th gen" (assuming 2009 - current) front calipers and rotors a direct with no modifying anything? I have the 13.3' brakes up front.
- If calipers are a direct fit, should I use 4th or 5th gen rotors.
- I bought OEM Toyota front pads online Part No. 04465-35290 accompanied with proper shim kit Part No. 04945-35120. Will these work with 5th gen rotors and calipers.
- I plan on changing to steel brake lines once I get my facts straight, any problems here?
- In your experience, are there any caveats I should be aware of?
Much appreciated!
Figured I'd ask someone who has done it before with success before messing up on round two.
Long thread and I've read most of it but still having second thoughts. So this is my attempt to clear up any confusion. Here are my questions.
- Are "5th gen" (assuming 2009 - current) front calipers and rotors a direct with no modifying anything? I have the 13.3' brakes up front.
- If calipers are a direct fit, should I use 4th or 5th gen rotors.
- I bought OEM Toyota front pads online Part No. 04465-35290 accompanied with proper shim kit Part No. 04945-35120. Will these work with 5th gen rotors and calipers.
- I plan on changing to steel brake lines once I get my facts straight, any problems here?
- In your experience, are there any caveats I should be aware of?
Much appreciated!
snowboardwcu
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ANSWERS IN QUOTE, hope that helps. if you get stuck with PNs I have a spreadsheet left over.........
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Arthur4R
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I have a 2008 4Runner Limited V8 and I put on 5th gen front calipers, 5th gen brake pads Akebono and Centric front rotors from a 2015 4Runner. Rear I used 5th gen calipers, 5th gen brake pads Akebno and 4th gen rotors. Seamless install without any complications and it works better then my old set up. I read some threads where users had issues with stainless steel brake lines not lining up properly and just a pain in the butt. Stick with OEM as they are fine and we are not driving race cars. After all is done you will need a good bleed for the brake fluid, search for a thread on how to bleed properly and you will be fine.
Slowgoat
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And if you have trouble bleeding, PM me. I'm pretty sure we have got the soft/long pedal issue figured out.
Billynath1988
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why wouldnt you use shims? thats part of the design of the caliper... get some shims.. put some caliper grease on them and get them in there..
07V8
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OEM pads didn't come with them so I didn't think I needed them. Now I know they're separate.
I don't have a jack in the city.....think I can crawl underneath, slide the pads out and install the shims? There is a fair amount of clearance.
Billynath1988
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Actually in think they should have came with them? I got akbono premium pads and it came with all shims
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07V8
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No they didn't. See above.
These are the part numbers I used on my 04 SR5. Everything was smooth as silk after a little beating on the front shields with a BFH. The front calipers were not available at Advance, etc.
Rear (From advance)
Carquest Wearever Platinum Professional Ceramic Brake Pads Part No PXD606H
Carquest Wearever Brake Rotor - Rear Part No YH145330 (4th gen rotor)
Wearever Brake Caliper Brake Caliper with Mounting Bracket Part No 19-B2736
Wearever Brake Caliper Brake Caliper with Mounting Bracket Part No 19-B2737
Front
(from rockauto)
CENTRIC 14144288 (141.44288) Caliper $ 57.79
CENTRIC 14144287 (141.44287) Caliper $ 57.79
(from advance)
Carquest Wearever Brake Rotor - Front Part No YH289739
Carquest Wearever Platinum Professional Ceramic Brake Pads Part No PXD976H
Rear (From advance)
Carquest Wearever Platinum Professional Ceramic Brake Pads Part No PXD606H
Carquest Wearever Brake Rotor - Rear Part No YH145330 (4th gen rotor)
Wearever Brake Caliper Brake Caliper with Mounting Bracket Part No 19-B2736
Wearever Brake Caliper Brake Caliper with Mounting Bracket Part No 19-B2737
Front
(from rockauto)
CENTRIC 14144288 (141.44288) Caliper $ 57.79
CENTRIC 14144287 (141.44287) Caliper $ 57.79
(from advance)
Carquest Wearever Brake Rotor - Front Part No YH289739
Carquest Wearever Platinum Professional Ceramic Brake Pads Part No PXD976H
Thank-you so much. Super helpful. What year model 5th gen did you use for part numbers?
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smurray711
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Whelp. I did my rears today. 5th gen calipers and 4th gen rotors with new pads. I just used 4th gen pads but they are the same. I flushed with 2 liters of dot4.
It went well. I had never done any work on brakes before and it wasn't too bad. A little trial and error was involved. Also I had air tools which really helped for the 17mm bolts that hold the calipers on.
One more thing. I did use the motive brake bleeder which I thought was going to be somewhat of a gimmick but it really did work for bleeding and ultimately flushing the system. I had to build out a wooden fitment piece to work around the skid control. Looks Jankey but ended up working.
The pulsing is gone and I am happy. Will be doing my fronts soon but they are not necessary so I will wait.
Thanks for the 411 everyone. Preshyate ya.
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It went well. I had never done any work on brakes before and it wasn't too bad. A little trial and error was involved. Also I had air tools which really helped for the 17mm bolts that hold the calipers on.
One more thing. I did use the motive brake bleeder which I thought was going to be somewhat of a gimmick but it really did work for bleeding and ultimately flushing the system. I had to build out a wooden fitment piece to work around the skid control. Looks Jankey but ended up working.
The pulsing is gone and I am happy. Will be doing my fronts soon but they are not necessary so I will wait.
Thanks for the 411 everyone. Preshyate ya.
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Arthur4R
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After you bleed your brakes you need to turn the vehicle off and do 40 full depress and release of the brake pedal. Then turn the vehicle on and give it 2 minutes you should notice the pedal being a lot firmer now. I would do it after you get the fronts done, I also used motive and this is the worst brake booster design I have seen so far. But I was able to get the chain through a small hole under the reservoir and make it work without any special adapters. I used close to 160 ounces for all of my calipers to get a good flush in
Glad to hear all went well
