Tundra Brake mod?

[whipkiller]

I've read on here somewhere about upgrading 3rd gen. brakes to bigger (tundra?) rotors.

I searched but it said no matches found. I'm probably using the wrong keywords or something.

How hard / expensive is this to do, and will my stock wheels clear them? ('01 SR5 2wd w/the 16" 5 spoke wheels)

Can someone post a link to these threads, please?

Thanks in advance

P.S. I'm asking 'cuz I think I just warped mine coming down the hill from snowboarding a few days ago.

 

[p nut]

Here you go:

http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=54.0

However, if you're not going to be towing or abusing your brakes, you're wasting money. Get yourself a good set of rotors and pads. Such as OEM, Brembo or Autozone. Blanks, not slotted or x-drilled. Then get some ceramic pads. I use Autozone Duralast ceramic and they've held up very well. I also use their rotors, too (2 year warranty. No other manuf. offers that).

I frequent the ski slopes, so I have to ride my brakes, too, and I've yet to warp them.

 

[whipkiller]

Thanks for the info, p nut. I tow a little flatbed trailer with a couple of ATC's on it.
It's probably less than 1200 lbs. but I can feel the difference in stopping power even with that.

For now I'm just getting my rotors turned (I have a lot of pad left) but I'll look into the Autozone stuff next time I do a brake job.

Approximately what do the rotors and ceramic pads run?

 

[p nut]

Man, I'd not even waste money turning rotors. All it does it shave away metal and you'll end up warping it in the very near future.

I think Autozone's prices differ by region. If you go onto their website, it'll tell you. 4Runners came with 2 different rotors - 11.6" and 12.5" Usually, 16" wheels mean the bigger rotors. That also means more money for the rotors. But if you choose to turn the your current rotors, you're just prolonging the inevitable.

 

[rdgt4r]

P nut,

so its wise to change the pads when you get new rotors. is it because of glazing?

 

[Clemsonfan15]

Yes, I think it is best to change the two at the same time. I think they can of mold together and wear together so if you just changed one you might be a vibration or something.

 

[whipkiller]

Man, I'd not even waste money turning rotors. All it does it shave away metal and you'll end up warping it in the very near future.

I think Autozone's prices differ by region. If you go onto their website, it'll tell you. 4Runners came with 2 different rotors - 11.6" and 12.5" Usually, 16" wheels mean the bigger rotors. That also means more money for the rotors. But if you choose to turn the your current rotors, you're just prolonging the inevitable.

Yeah, that was just a band-aid 'cuz they did 'em for $50, and I didn't want to deal with it right now.

Not to mention I just spent $1200 I couldn't really afford on the rears, an axle seal, and new tires.

 

[p nut]

P nut,

so its wise to change the pads when you get new rotors. is it because of glazing?

Yes, generally speaking, it is wise to change out the pads if you're doing the rotors. Not necessarily glazing, but when you bed in a set of pads, they wear a certain way with the rotors. When you change the rotors, the shape of the pads have not changed and do not meet up flush with the rotors. This *could* cause hot spots and warp the rotors. Plus, for $40 extra, it's worth it to just go ahead and change it out while you're in there already. But if your pads are fairly new, I'd take some sandpaper to it and sand it lightly then put them back in.

Oh, Autozone pads are lifetime warranty. They say that it

 

[rdgt4r]

lol nice thanks p nut.

so if i changed out the shoes on my rig i should be able to handle working on the front brakes? i hope. i also replaced valve covers and such. so i guess im semi-savvy with working on my car.

 

[p nut]

lol nice thanks p nut.

so if i changed out the shoes on my rig i should be able to handle working on the front brakes? i hope. i also replaced valve covers and such. so i guess im semi-savvy with working on my car.

If you've done that, it will be a walk in the park. Let me know if you need any tips.

 

[rdgt4r]

alrighty, thank you again p nut.