Brake job on a '99?

[t4rrandy49]

Just wanting to pick everyone's brains on any 'how-to's', 'tips', or 'advice' on doing a brake-job myself on our Runner. I've done numerous brake jobs on Chevys in the past but never on anything Oriental. Wondering about anything 'different', other than metric. I plan on new rotors and drums as, believe it or not, we have 180,000 miles (not a misprint) on the original brakes!

Thanks, ahead, for any help.

 

[p nut]

Oriental? Are you from the 60's? :awais:

Anyway, it's a straight forward job. If you have experience with brakes, it should take you no more than an hour for the front and the same for the rear. I suggest Autozone Duralast brake rotors, as they come with a 2 year warranty. Or Brembo or OEM is always good, too. For pads, I'd go with ceramic pads like the Hawk LTS (from tirerack.com) or I went with Autozone and haven't had any problems.

 

[jasonran]

Having done many brake jobs in the past for my American car (Mustang Bullitt), the brakes are WAY easier than domestics. The Duralasts are recommended by me as well- The set I'm about to replace has lasted me over two years of heavy use. They really don't NEED to be replaced, but the pads are about halfway..

Really easy tho- jack the front up, place jackstands- remove wheels and turn steering wheel all the way left- start on the right side- just take a look at the caliper and you'll see just how easy it really is. Just keep the retaining clip pieces handy.

 

[t4rrandy49]

Thanks Guys, shouldn't be a problem then, think I'll give it a shot.

p nut...Guess you can't click on someones profile? Definately from the 60's...50's...

 

[toytech76]

Brembo or OEM for rotors. Did you measure the rotors? Why replace them if they have plenty of material left. $10 each gets them turned at autozone. As far as pads, seeing what kind of crap most aftermarket stuff is day in and day out, I only use toyota pads. If you got 188K on your originals, why not stay with OEM and get another 188K

 

[RunnerUp]

normally i would recommend the tundra (199mm) brake upgrade, but if youve gotten 180k out of stock brakes then you prob. dont need it!

if your interested in the swap anyways though, search for it, its just like doing a brake job, except switching to beefier components that bolt right up.

 

[The Dude]

Thanks Guys, shouldn't be a problem then, think I'll give it a shot.

p nut...Guess you can't click on someones profile? Definately from the 60's...50's...

I think p nut was just trying to point out that the "politically correct" term for 'oriental' is 'asian'....especially when referring to people. I know a lot of folks that would be offended if they were called oriental.

 

[t4rrandy49]

Brembo or OEM for rotors. Did you measure the rotors? Why replace them if they have plenty of material left. $10 each gets them turned at autozone. As far as pads, seeing what kind of crap most aftermarket stuff is day in and day out, I only use toyota pads. If you got 188K on your originals, why not stay with OEM and get another 188K

Uhhh, no, didn't measure them...hell, haven't even pulled the wheels yet. Just thought it would make for a quicker job having everything right on the spot for the job rather than pulling the rotors/drums then running 20 miles to the Zone for turning. What does 'Yota get for pads, opposed to others?

 

[toytech76]

Between $45 an $60. Im not sure how much exactly. Its comparable especially for toyota quality as opposed to aftermarket garbage

 

[jasonran]

I'd hardly call the Duralast brakes garbage- sure, there are better pads out there for a lot more money. I have had great results with them. They don't wear down the rotors (at least not from my experience on my Mustang, lS300, and my 4Runner) and seat well, brake well, and are quiet. Does Toyota offer a lifetime warranty on their pads? Don't get me wrong- in almost ALL cases I agree with going for Toyota OEM parts, but for brake pads and other smaller wear and tear items I think some aftermarket brands are just fine. Now, for plugs-wires-alternators, etc- I would DEFINITELY go OEM.

Just respectfully disagree on that point.

 

[TurboSix]

When considering rotors, go aftermarket. I had a bad shimmy in my front end, until I got new brakes. It seems I read several times in this forum that oem rotors aren't any good. Just what I heard!

 

[t4rrandy49]

Speaking of OEM...the ONLY brake work done on my Runner, other than just inspections, was at about 5K on the car we came up with warped rotors! Replaced under wty.

 

[p nut]

p nut...Guess you can't click on someones profile? Definately from the 60's...50's...

Really? Did not know that. :nono: It was more of a rhetorical question.

And I guess this explains a lot:
Profile:
former Marine, retired state worker

Thanks for serving our country and good luck with the brakes. :bigok:

 

[t4rrandy49]

Thanks p nut. Always appreciate 'Thanks'. Let's me know people care.

And if I'd opened my eyes before...I woulda seen at the bottom of a post.......PROFILE. Duhhh! Still gettin' used to this forums format.

 

[toytech76]

The only reason I call aftermarket pads garbage, is just because I see alot of wear and noise problems every day. There are exceptions of course, but personally I prefer OEM for almost all replacement parts. There are alot of aftermarket items that work great and that I use as well

 

[p nut]

Thanks p nut. Always appreciate 'Thanks'. Let's me know people care.

And if I'd opened my eyes before...I woulda seen at the bottom of a post.......PROFILE. Duhhh! Still gettin' used to this forums format.

Speaking of opening your eyes, why not take a peek behind your wheel before posting a question? Or perhaps finding that search button at the top? "Duhhh!" Also, look up what "rhetorical" means. Double time. :infidel:

Oorah :dancin:

 

[jasonran]

Did I hear a bit of R. Lee Ermey in that last post?

 

[p nut]

Did I hear a bit of R. Lee Ermey in that last post?

I was aiming more towards Frank Sutton (Sergeant Carter), but The Gunny will do.

 

[gizmopt2002]

I don't recommend OEM rotors only because of our 4th gen always warps the OEM rotors.

OEM or Hawk pads are great, and Frozen Rotors are pretty awesome too.