Robb235
Senior Member
I recently bought a '99 4Runner after some guy smashed into my '97 in a parking lot and destroyed it. I really like the '99 with the multi-mode 4wd, but just like my previous 4Runner the brakes SUCK! I finally decided it was time to get rid of the stock brakes when I was driving down a mountain the other day and things got a little scary. The front brakes were vibrating so violently that I pulled off the road to let things cool down for a few minutes. That's definitely a no-go considering I'll be using this vehicle to tow things here in the near future.
So last night I went to AutoZone and picked up both calipers, rotors, and the Duralast Gold brake pads. An hour and a half later, I drove the 4Runner around with the new front brakes and was very pleased. The 231mm calipers fit just fine with my stock 16in "five star" wheels. The only thing I had to modify was the dust shield, or what ever that metal thing is. I simply used my heavy duty scissors and trimmed it back some.
I'm very pleased with these upgraded brakes, and quite frankly can't figure out why it didn't come this way from the factory. Those stock front brakes are just way undersized and dangerous.
So last night I went to AutoZone and picked up both calipers, rotors, and the Duralast Gold brake pads. An hour and a half later, I drove the 4Runner around with the new front brakes and was very pleased. The 231mm calipers fit just fine with my stock 16in "five star" wheels. The only thing I had to modify was the dust shield, or what ever that metal thing is. I simply used my heavy duty scissors and trimmed it back some.
I'm very pleased with these upgraded brakes, and quite frankly can't figure out why it didn't come this way from the factory. Those stock front brakes are just way undersized and dangerous.
