Help me decide what brake/rotor combo to get!

[HotRodKing]

So my 98 4Runner is in need of a full brake job and I'm thinking I'd like to go for a 199mm tundra caliper upgrade but don't have my heart set on it yet. I'm running 285/75 tires and the stock rotors just cant hang anymore. The tundra brake upgrade is a bit more expensive and I'd like to avoid dumping a ton into my 310k mile runner. It seems to be more cost effective to get high performance rotors and pads for the front and keep the stock calipers. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Here are my current options:
1: Get a rebuild kit for the stock calipers and get some high quality pads and rotors, maybe even some slotted rotors to help with dust and debris while off road.

2: Get new tundra calipers and regular pads/rotors. It's more expensive but obviously good.

3: Go all out with tundra calipers and high performance rotors and pads to get maximum stopping power.


Anyway, these are the options I've got. Just wanted to see what the rest of the community has experienced. Thanks!

 

[satek]

So my 98 4Runner is in need of a full brake job and I'm thinking I'd like to go for a 199mm tundra caliper upgrade but don't have my heart set on it yet. I'm running 285/75 tires and the stock rotors just cant hang anymore. The tundra brake upgrade is a bit more expensive and I'd like to avoid dumping a ton into my 310k mile runner. It seems to be more cost effective to get high performance rotors and pads for the front and keep the stock calipers. Does anyone have any experience with this?

Here are my current options:
1: Get a rebuild kit for the stock calipers and get some high quality pads and rotors, maybe even some slotted rotors to help with dust and debris while off road.

2: Get new tundra calipers and regular pads/rotors. It's more expensive but obviously good.

3: Go all out with tundra calipers and high performance rotors and pads to get maximum stopping power.


Anyway, these are the options I've got. Just wanted to see what the rest of the community has experienced. Thanks!

I pick option #2!

I had stock sized Brembo blanks / HAWK LTS pads (which I consider high end) and my rotors are already warped again after ~20k miles.

I was recently pricing out a TBU and you can get the whole kit at advance auto parts pretty cheap (less than $175) if you can wait out for a 40% coupon + 6% cashback at ebates.com. The advance auto parts has a $20 rebate if you buy their top of the link brake pads + their rotors.

Unfortunately, I couldn't do this as my wheels are the 15" variant and I didn't want to dump more money on a new set of wheels just for that.

 

[HotRodKing]

I had stock sized Brembo blanks / HAWK LTS pads (which I consider high end) and my rotors are already warped again after ~20k miles.

Wow, I would also consider that to be high end. I was looking into R1 Concepts but that looks like it could get pretty pricey.

Looks like my local parts store has some quality parts for about $350. Unfortunately there are no advanced auto parts in California.

 

[TXLX1]

I have the tundra upgrade and I would go for option #1. Mine stops ok, but the pedal travel and feel are different in a way that I don't care for. Some people really like the tundra upgrade though.

 

[111db]

Nobody really needs a tundra upgrade. If the stock system is working correctly, its more than adequate for larger (33") tires and a loaded down truck.

Brembo non-slotted rotors and stock pads will give you great stopping power and long life. I have 120k on mine right now.

Most importantly, make sure your rear brakes are in good shape, serviceable, and adjusted properly to do their share of the required braking.

 

[111db]

I had stock sized Brembo blanks / HAWK LTS pads (which I consider high end) and my rotors are already warped again after ~20k miles.

I hate to muddy up someone else's thread - but something else has to be wrong here. You torqued all your lug bolts correctly and have the rear brakes adjusted correctly, right?

 

[JayRolla]

I have been pretty happy with my setup. Brakes hard, no dust, no pulsing and on my second set of pads.

1. Napa Eclipse reman calipers 233mm. Seem to be pretty good so far.

2. OEM Tundra Rotors. Comparing these to brembos and others nothing compares to the Toyota quality.

3. OEM Tundra pads w/shims (expensive set, toyota sells economy but they dont last, brake as well and creates a lot of brake dust). Shims just need purchased first time and can be reused after that.

 

[HotRodKing]

Most importantly, make sure your rear brakes are in good shape, serviceable, and adjusted properly to do their share of the required braking.

Definitely. I will also be doing a full rear brake job as well. Any pad recommendations for the rear?

 

[MN4runnerman]

When I did the rear drums on my 01 I just used the drums they sell at my store, beck arnley shoes, and a beck arnley hardware kit. When I did the tundra swap I got A1 cardone rebuilt calipers, standard rotors from my store and OEM Toyota pads & shims. I stop on a dime.