Considering TBU. Anyone used this kit?

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From what I've read these appear to be re-branded powerstop kit. I don't believe there is a core charge with these either. Rockauto.com has a similar kit for the powerstop but require a core. Come out to around $230 after the core exchange. Cheaper if rockauto will accept the 4Runner calipers as a return......
 
Cow_doc.308 said:
Found this on Amazon. Anyone used it? Seems like a decent kit.


https://www.amazon.com/FRONT-Calipe..._SR160,160_&psc=1&refRID=B925VF02H8T26WZRND9A
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I've purchased this kit and the power stop brake kit, they are exactly the same. I'm not sold on the kit. They certainly help correct the brake fade and warped rotor problem on the stock brakes, but both of these kits don't have the bite that stock setup has on another 4runner in the family. I can't figure out why, I properly bleed the brakes and bed the brake pads on both sets in 2 different 4runners, but still don't have the bite that the stock 4runner has. I'm considering trying OEM tundra rotors and different pads.

After some research, drilled rotors are the worst rotor you can get. They are more prone to cracking and offer no real benefits. It's just for show. Now slotted rotors is a different story. If I did it over again, I think I would look into tundra OEM stuff. Who knows, maybe the larger tires and being a little a the heavy side, just can't brake the same as stock 4runner on stock brakes.
 
bsdoig said:
From what I've read these appear to be re-branded powerstop kit. I don't believe there is a core charge with these either. Rockauto.com has a similar kit for the powerstop but require a core. Come out to around $230 after the core exchange. Cheaper if rockauto will accept the 4Runner calipers as a return......
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They do accept the cores, I've done it with no problems. Does cost $18 to ship them back though.

I agree on the rotor comment, I went with Powerstop (Callahan) calipers on Rockauto but got Tundra OEM rotors from Toyota of Dallas for $57 each. I did spend extra on OEM pads, but I'm easy on brakes (I've never done a brake job on a vehicle I've owned, only new to me vehicles) so it cost a little more in the end run but the brakes are solid now.
 
If pedal feel is important to you, then I don't recommend it. I HATE the way my brakes feel ever since doing the Tundra brakes. I'm going back.
 
T4R2014 said:
If pedal feel is important to you, then I don't recommend it. I HATE the way my brakes feel ever since doing the Tundra brakes. I'm going back.
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I can't tell if your being sarcastic or serious lol. That's the first time I've heard of someone complaining about the TBU.
 
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T4R2014 said:
If pedal feel is important to you, then I don't recommend it. I HATE the way my brakes feel ever since doing the Tundra brakes. I'm going back.
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I will never understand why people get more travel. My pedal feel is so sensitive and strong. I guarantee you still have air in the system. I bled it twice and it made perfection.
 
They've been bled quite a few times now. None of the pistons are seized either. The pedal feel just sucks with this upgrade. Oh, and I even managed to warp the rotors. Not much better than the factory calipers in terms of warpage prevention for me and the factory calipers have better pedal feel. Before anyone asks, the rear brakes have new shoes(OEM) and drums. I'm using Valvoline fluid. Not wasting my time with these calipers anymore.
 
jman11788 said:
I will never understand why people get more travel. My pedal feel is so sensitive and strong. I guarantee you still have air in the system. I bled it twice and it made perfection.
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I agree, I get less travel & have to be careful not to press too hard. I drained out all of the old fluid & filled with Valvoline Synth.
 
My pedal is deff still too soft, but I know that I didn't get all the air out of the ABS either, so....
 
The only thing that worries me about these re-branded power stops is this. There selling them for 100 less than the same powerstop kit on Amazon. In my brain that can mean two things. It could be they don't need the cores anymore because they have plenty and need to offload some inventory. Or it could be that these failed the powerstop QC process. Now powerstop isn't exactly the best brand on the planet so if these didn't meet there QC standards that could be really bad. lol
 
theesotericone said:
The only thing that worries me about these re-branded power stops is this. There selling them for 100 less than the same powerstop kit on Amazon. In my brain that can mean two things. It could be they don't need the cores anymore because they have plenty and need to offload some inventory. Or it could be that these failed the powerstop QC process. Now powerstop isn't exactly the best brand on the planet so if these didn't meet there QC standards that could be really bad. lol
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Who sells stuff thst doesnt pass quality control? or who makes more than a pallet of junk before refining the process? There's no evil parts or tool manufacturers out there rebranding junk, no matter how frequently harbor frieght trys to persuade us.

Ive got warped rotor. Tempted to return this kit to amazon and get oem tundra.
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I have the exact kit posted, as does my roommate, and neither of us have had any problems with it. Pedal feel is the same, it stops just as well as it did before. Wouldn't hesitate to buy again. Now, when it comes time for new pads and rotors, I will do OEM or something, but the stuff that came with it is fine.
 
That actually looks like the used tundra kit I bought a few years ago from a Fourm member near BlueBall PA that was parting out a rollover. Red calipers and all. But the rotors were just slotted.

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JayRolla said:
I want to add I have the same pedal feel before and after TBU. If your pedal is not the same it's most likely air. If no air then test your brake booster.[/url]
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I'm about to do this upgrade so I'm curious about the pedal feel thing. Squishy sounds like air in the system, but if the pedal is just traveling further and still firm, it sounds like the pistons not resting in the correct position. Happened to me when I rebuilt my Carrera calipers - but it sorted itself out once the new seals were sufficiently lubricated from use.

Obviously not the same car, but I'd love to look at someone's calipers that says they are having that problem and see where the pistons are resting.
 
In theory the extra volume of the Tundra calipers would make it cause more pedal travel until the Pistons contacted the pads and started clamping on to the rotor. But to me it feels the same.


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You guys that say it feels the same, you have the 231s correct? I have the extra pedal throw with the 231s...bled a few times, bedded twice...still there. I need to check the rear brakes but changing the fronts should not have whacked them out so I doubt I will see a change. I am going to order the 199s for my 99 so I can compare the two.

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