Tundra Brake upgrade

[Slo.Runner]

i got the ones from that amazon link. they work well. but i am going to swap out the pads that came with it. i feel like they should stop better than they do. if i just mash the brake as hard as i can it wont lock up. it just comes to a slow stop.

 

[meRockboost]

Stupid question 2

What is the advantage of this upgrade, other than *****en red calipers and cross-drilled, slotted rotors. Does it stop hella betta?

Bigger brakes help stop better with larger tires. Some say the larger rotors won't warp, some say you don't warp rotors. If you're stock then it may just be overkill.

 

[octanejunkie]

Bigger brakes help stop better with larger tires. Some say the larger rotors won't warp, some say you don't warp rotors. If you're stock then it may just be overkill.

I'm stock with 265s. I'm not rushing to spend $300 but next time I need new brake hardware I'd consider going red.

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[etc.]

I went with Rock Auto for the calipers. You receive discounted shipping for the core. Mine cost me $8 for shipping.

I also went with $107 Brembo blanks from Ebay and $90 EBC green/red pads from Amazon.

 

[4Runnin2000]

I was able to find some 199s at a local junkyard for 80 bucks. Then found and ordered some Callahan rotors and pads on ebay for 79.99. We will see how it goes! Thank you all for the help! Can't wait to install them!

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[19963.4lsr5]

You all running EBC green pads......how long do they last? When I raced motorcycles in the 90's those green pads were aggressive racing pads and lasted only a few weekends of racing.


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[99Runnr]

Parts chain OEM reman calipers plus ebay seller "brake motive" ceramic pads an zinc drilled rotors on mine. $160 for calipers and $95 shipped for rotors/pads. No dust, no rust and it stops very well for a boat on wheels.

Good time to get SS brake lines as well since OEM lines are all about 20 years old and 200k miles or more. I had under $300 into mine including SS brake lines.

 

[4Runnin2000]

Parts chain OEM reman calipers plus ebay seller "brake motive" ceramic pads an zinc drilled rotors on mine. $160 for calipers and $95 shipped for rotors/pads. No dust, no rust and it stops very well for a boat on wheels.

Good time to get SS brake lines as well since OEM lines are all about 20 years old and 200k miles or more. I had under $300 into mine including SS brake lines.

Nice! So far I'm 160 into it for all parts. Not bad. Just hoping the rotors and pads end up ok. There's good reviews on them!

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[trailbikerider]

When I did the Tundra upgrade, I bought all Wagner parts off of Rock Auto. So far so good after 6 months. :thumb:

 

[Contact Lost]

I ordered loaded calipers and Bosch rotors through an account at Berrodin. I must say, I was VERY impressed with the Rotors, the machining was very clean. I was also impressed with the pads in the calipers, no chamfered edge on them and looked to be more than good enough for 50% of the cost of OEM.

Cost me $300 for parts all brand new.

Evan

 

[AntleredRuin]

I bought calipers and rotors off of a Junkyard 2005 Sequoia for $80 out the door. I though the rotors had enough meat on them to turn, but they were a bit too thin already.
So I got brand new rotors and brake pads and hardware from Advance Auto Parts.
Use this for online coupon codes; you can save a ton
https://www.retailmenot.com/view/advanceautoparts.com?c=8892594

I used a coupon for $40 off any order of $100 or more.
Each standard rotor is $50, and the pads are $20, and the hardware is $10.
50+50+20+10-40 = $90

So total of $170 for the upgrade (not including brake fluid, cleaner, grease, etc). Would have been cheaper had I not bought the junkyard rotors too.


Slightly off topic, but that coupon code is useful for 'free stuff' too. If you're already spending around $60 there, throw $40 more of stuff in the cart to get over $100, then use the coupon and get the $40 back off again.

 

[etc.]

You all running EBC green pads......how long do they last? When I raced motorcycles in the 90's those green pads were aggressive racing pads and lasted only a few weekends of racing.


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There are several types, but the Green Stuff is not a racing pad.

I'm currently using Green Stuff 7000.

 

[Kelevra]

You all running EBC green pads......how long do they last? When I raced motorcycles in the 90's those green pads were aggressive racing pads and lasted only a few weekends of racing.

I used EBC HH pads when I raced, but it wasn't in the 90's. They last several seasons.

 

[mtbtim]

I figured I may as well post the video [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I made for this upgrade. Enjoy the Show!

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[Kelevra]

I figured I may as well post the video [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I made for this upgrade. Enjoy the Show!

Tim, All your videos are absolutely top shelf, watched most all of 'em these past few weeks, including the recent alerts to new ones just posted. It's people like yourself and Sean, that make this forum so amazing. You give courage to the simple people, (like myself), to perform these procedures that seem so impossible, until one views the videos, and realizes, most of it ain't that difficult. (grin).


Question for you: I only want to do my brakes once. After using EBC rotors n HH pads on my Race and about a dozen street bikes, I'm sold on their products.

My question is: Using the EBC rotors n pads, do you reco a pair of junked 05 Tundra calipers (and rebuild kits), or these or other Reman's?

 

[infamousRNR]

Tim, All your videos are absolutely top shelf, watched most all of 'em these past few weeks, including the recent alerts to new ones just posted. It's people like yourself and Sean, that make this forum so amazing. You give courage to the simple people, (like myself), to perform these procedures that seem so impossible, until one views the videos, and realizes, most of it ain't that difficult. (grin).


Question for you: I only want to do my brakes once. After using EBC rotors n HH pads on my Race and about a dozen street bikes, I'm sold on their products.

My question is: Using the EBC rotors n pads, do you reco a pair of junked 05 Tundra calipers (and rebuild kits), or these or other Reman's?

There is definitely always a discussion on this topic where people who have remanufactured calipers swear by them & others who have seized calipers after a period of time. But the same goes for refurbishing your own used OEM calipers that can do the same thing, work perfect or eventually seize. So conditions where you live could have an effect & as long as you feel comfortable replacing your own calipers the lifetime warranty on the remans is pretty cool

With that said, I am partial to OEM stuff & for that reason I rebuilt some Sequoia calipers (same thing as tundra 231's) & used EBC pads & rotors. Same pads & rotors used by jay in the video.

 

[TOYU TA]

I figured I may as well post the video [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] and I made for this upgrade. Enjoy the Show!

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Do you happen to have the part numbers for the rotors, calipers and pads that you used in your video?

 

[Bmthompson10]

Second That

Second this guy^

Looking to get these done soon. Mine are shot

 

[mtbtim]

Second this guy^

Looking to get these done soon. Mine are shot

No, I don't have the part numbers. This job was done on my buddy Jay's rig and he bought the parts. There's many ways you can go with the parts for this upgrade. If you can afford it, I'd recommend going with OEM Toyota Rotors, pads and shim kit. In the video description, there's a link to a T4R.org thread does an excellent job of listing lots of helpful info like part numbers. For the calipers, you can buy refurbished ones from a place like Napa Auto Parts and just use a 2005 Toyota Tundra V-8 4x4 for you search.