I used this thread as a reference when installing my tundra brakes today. Such a wealth of information when ordering parts and ultimately installing them!
I used this package from amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Power-Stop-K...9713413&sr=1-8&keywords=power+stop+z36+tundra
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The parts seem to be of good quality as others have noted in reviews.
Compared to stock:
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The only problem with the install was removing the stock rotors that were seized on to the truck with ungodly force. Resorted to using a nut/bolt through the caliper mounting holes to force them off from the back.
All mounted up and bled.
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I haven't seen anyone else running this wheel, but in case anyone is wondering, American Racing Victor Teflon wheels (16 inch) clear the larger calipers with plenty of room to spare.
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First impressions driving after bedding in the pads are good. The brakes seem to bite well and stopping occurs with no shuddering- such a great feeling after becoming used to the warped stock brakes on mountain roads.
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The red calipers are growing on me too.
Are these kits 199's or 231's. for the price its not bad for new equipment. Id like to know how the color is holding up after driving since you have had them for a while now?
Thanks
After reading a bunch of these posts and since I have a 2000 limited I'm going to end up going with the 199mm brake upgrade. I don't want to have any of the ABS issues.
BigFishAllDay,
Sorry for asking this, but I honestly don’t feel like reading through all 1K posts on this thread.
Did you have issues with the mounting bolts?
When I did my upgrade, the bolts were maybe 1/8” too long. As in, they didn’t hold the caliper all the way against the spindle.
Did you run into this issue, or has anyone else?
I wanted to check on another 231mm caliper specification that nobody ever really mentions. The two 17MM bolts that hold the caliper on are CRITICAL BOLTS and I wanted to make sure that they still got sufficient thread engagement with the 231mm calipers. I mounted the caliper without the rotor or the pads so that I could take a look at how far these bolts thread into the mounting holes.
Top bolt... That's got plenty of grab!
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Bottom bolt, Looking GOOD!
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Are these kits 199's or 231's. for the price its not bad for new equipment. Id like to know how the color is holding up after driving since you have had them for a while now?
Thanks