Brake Options?
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05 LTD said:
I haven't done it to the 4R yet but I never liked resurfacing. It just makes the rotors even thinner and more likely to warp again and if you've warped your rotors I'd ask about a higher performance set of brakes able to withstand heat better. Or don't brake as hard.
Re: Re: Brake Options?
If he's warped his rotors, he needs stronger rotors, not "brakes" (assuming you meant pads). The pads don't warp, the rotors do. If you get "high heat" pads and don't need them, they won't work properly. This is why NASCAR brake pads are a no-no on street cars - we never get our brakes hot enough to actually use them.
As for what he needs, it will depend on data that he didn't supply like: Do you tow much? If so, that is likely the root to your warping problem. Higher quality pads will be OK in that case, but tougher rotors would be better (if they exist for 4Runners). If you don't tow and are still getting the warping, then I agree with the reply, upgraded components will help, but you need to work on your braking technique first.
My wife tends to warp her rotors on her various cars...and it's because she doesn't bother to slow down for things like red lights and stop signs until the last minute. Warped rotors are the result - and no amount of upgrading will help her - she simply needs to increase her braking distance to take some pedal pressure out of the system, which will keep the heat down (excessive heat is what warps rotors).
I personally learned how to take care of my rotors when I fished tournaments all over the place weekend after weekend, and became a habitual "brake pumper". I slightly pump my brakes every time I stop whether I am towing or not - therefore I am not constantly "on" my brakes for any great length of time - the heat builds up less - and I haven't warped a brake rotor since the mid 1990s. Of course, pumping ABS brakes in a panic situation is NOT the proper course of action. Effective ABS use in panic situations means the 3 Ss: Stomp, Stay, and Steer...(Stomp the brakes, Stay on the brakes, and Steer away from trouble). But for normal situations, a little mild pumping can make everything from the pads to the rotors last that much longer with a greatly decreased risk of rotor warpage.
As for resurfacing, ask a trusted professional in your area. Resurfaced rotors are more than adequate if they're done properly and have enough material left to allow the ABS system to function properly. I have a nearly 10 year old Tundra that had its first set of replacement rotors put on it this past Summer - and has towed 2200 lb to 5000 lb boats off and on most of its life. They had been resurfaced several times - but this is the first replacement of the stock Toyo rotors that came on it new.
KD7SMX said:
If he's warped his rotors, he needs stronger rotors, not "brakes" (assuming you meant pads). The pads don't warp, the rotors do. If you get "high heat" pads and don't need them, they won't work properly. This is why NASCAR brake pads are a no-no on street cars - we never get our brakes hot enough to actually use them.
As for what he needs, it will depend on data that he didn't supply like: Do you tow much? If so, that is likely the root to your warping problem. Higher quality pads will be OK in that case, but tougher rotors would be better (if they exist for 4Runners). If you don't tow and are still getting the warping, then I agree with the reply, upgraded components will help, but you need to work on your braking technique first.
My wife tends to warp her rotors on her various cars...and it's because she doesn't bother to slow down for things like red lights and stop signs until the last minute. Warped rotors are the result - and no amount of upgrading will help her - she simply needs to increase her braking distance to take some pedal pressure out of the system, which will keep the heat down (excessive heat is what warps rotors).
I personally learned how to take care of my rotors when I fished tournaments all over the place weekend after weekend, and became a habitual "brake pumper". I slightly pump my brakes every time I stop whether I am towing or not - therefore I am not constantly "on" my brakes for any great length of time - the heat builds up less - and I haven't warped a brake rotor since the mid 1990s. Of course, pumping ABS brakes in a panic situation is NOT the proper course of action. Effective ABS use in panic situations means the 3 Ss: Stomp, Stay, and Steer...(Stomp the brakes, Stay on the brakes, and Steer away from trouble). But for normal situations, a little mild pumping can make everything from the pads to the rotors last that much longer with a greatly decreased risk of rotor warpage.
As for resurfacing, ask a trusted professional in your area. Resurfaced rotors are more than adequate if they're done properly and have enough material left to allow the ABS system to function properly. I have a nearly 10 year old Tundra that had its first set of replacement rotors put on it this past Summer - and has towed 2200 lb to 5000 lb boats off and on most of its life. They had been resurfaced several times - but this is the first replacement of the stock Toyo rotors that came on it new.
GX4SEVEND
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I do not tow nor am i hard on the brakes. They rotors were warpped when i bought the 4runner. You can feel it slightly shake when it comes to a stop, not the steering wheel shake, the runner itself. I would rather not resurface, I would rather just purchase new rotors and pads
Streethound
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I've had to turn my rotors 2x's since I bought my 03' Ltd 2wd V6 in 2005. It had 40k on it when I brought her home. I am not a heavy breaker by any means and believe that the rotors on this truck are greatly under engineered.
I want to replace them and am not sure which of the many aftermarket rotors to use. There seems to be a number of products that have slots - arent those for cooling?
I want to replace them and am not sure which of the many aftermarket rotors to use. There seems to be a number of products that have slots - arent those for cooling?