weekendclimber
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Edit: with parking brake kit
Edit: with parking brake kit
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Rear Disc Brake Conversion Kit
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The only way to know for sure would be to test braking distance before and after install, which I have not done. So I can't give you any factual, tested information.
I don't have any plans to provide a rock shield. I've heard of rocks getting stuck between backing plates and rotors, but never between pads and rotors. Have you had this happen? The pads are just about touching the rotors. That doesn't leave much room for rocks to get between them.
jkeith.w
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I'm getting a kit for my Taco as well. (well, for the Taco axle, which is going under the 1st gen T4R.)
Blackdawg
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Prezioso70
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I am in for a set with parking brake.
rideexileex
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REAR DISC BRAKES REQUIRE A PROPORTIONING VALVE!!!
People are going to get in bad accidents without a properly adjusted rear brake system... This should be a required part of the kit IMO.
People are going to get in bad accidents without a properly adjusted rear brake system... This should be a required part of the kit IMO.
Blackdawg
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Already have a manual one personally.
But there is the stock one already there as well..least on tacos.
This kit will fit a 1st Gen Tacoma axle. Does your Tacoma have ABS?
The parking brake assembly will work also, but it's a bit different for a Tacoma. I have it set up on my 1st Gen Tacoma using a 4Runner parking brake handle mounted between the seats. PM me and we can discuss it more.
I don't disagree with you; however, I'd love to hear what you have to say about running a proportioning valve on an ABS set-up.
My thought is that the ABS gets it's input from the axle shaft rotation and makes adjustments from there. Rear disc brakes don't change how the ABS system gets its input from the rear axle shaft. In my mind, the system will function as designed.
On my 4Runner, I deleted the ABS system and I do run a manual proportioning valve. But I don't think a proportioning valve is a required item for a kit designed to work with ABS.
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Blackdawg
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Truck had ABS but I ripped it out. Still has the sensors in there though. Likely change to a T100 axle in the future anyways. But ABS ones will be fine.
Will send a PM. looking at it I think it'll be easy enough to make the ebrake work.
Ok, I'll put you down for a set with the ABS cut-out.
brillo_76
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Actually its rare but yes I had this happen. Not on a 4 runner but Camry and other vehicles. Granted the closer the pads sits the less this likely this can happen. I was just curious.. The rock climbers and heavy off-roading would know if this would be a benefit or not. I know they are on the front for a reason and it could be simply to keep the disc drier as I never thoroughly looked into it.
rideexileex
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I ripped out the whole ABS actuator too...
On a rig that still has ABS, the ABS computer will still receive the correct signals to detect wheel slip, but now ABS will be kicking in far, far more often for the rear brakes.
Further, the actual brake/ABS pulses will still be of the same strength (ABS system would assume drum brake power) and cause a longer duration of ABS activation. I still think a proportioning valve would benefit by reducing power sent to the now rear disk brakes.
RandyBobandy
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Really looking forward to this kit, was going to rebuild my drums with new backing plates because mine are rusty but I'd much rather do this conversion and it will likely cost less.
I still have my abs system installed but it doesn't function because I don't have the front sensors hooked up, so I will probably take the opportunity to delete it entirely and install a proportioning valve
Would you recommend installing a residual valve as well to help with the issue of rotor runout pushing the piston back into the caliper and causing a soft pedal? and for anyone who has a residual valve, would you just attach it at the T fitting for the rear brake lines?
I still have my abs system installed but it doesn't function because I don't have the front sensors hooked up, so I will probably take the opportunity to delete it entirely and install a proportioning valve
Would you recommend installing a residual valve as well to help with the issue of rotor runout pushing the piston back into the caliper and causing a soft pedal? and for anyone who has a residual valve, would you just attach it at the T fitting for the rear brake lines?
Chuckles89
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I am interested in seeing how much the parking brake kit will cost after you figure it out... I will probably buy both the brackets and the cable kit if reasonable. Subscribed!
