Upgrading to Tundra Breaks- Anyone do this?

[cbielat]

I've been searching but didn't find anything pertaining to the 5th gen. I've seen that people with other generations have upgraded their breaks to the Tundra breaks. Can we do this with our 5th gens and the current Tundras? I'd like to see if that would beef up the breaking and feel on these tanks.

 

[Ducmonsta]

I thought the brakes were already bigger than the previous gens. Can anyone confirm this since I've lost my access to a shop :crying: [MENTION=99235]Scott@Hightech[/MENTION]

 

[eddiebx]

Not sure how easy that's going to be since the current gen tundras are 5 bolt I think? At the very least I think you're going to have to find a rotor from some other vehicle with the appropriate diameter/thickness and hat spacing in a 6 bolt pattern to match the tundra calipers if you can get them to fit. This is what I've done on other vehicles...basically fit whatever caliper up to the spindle and then search out a rotor that works within those confines. Lots of researching and trial and error!

IMO, unless you need to do some super heavy towing very often, there's probably no need? The OE brakes seem adequate enough for most situations...

BTW:

Brakes.
Brakes.
Brakes.
Brakes.
Brakes.
Brakes.
Brakes.

Sorry it's just a pet peeve of mine, lol.

 

[eddiebx]

I thought the brakes were already bigger than the previous gens. Can anyone confirm this since I've lost my access to a shop :crying: [MENTION=99235]Scott@Hightech[/MENTION]

I think you're right:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/4th-gen-t4rs/136858-5th-gen-front-calipers-rotors-4th-gen.html

 

[Morphyne]

Not sure how easy that's going to be since the current gen tundras are 5 bolt I think? At the very least I think you're going to have to find a rotor from some other vehicle with the appropriate diameter/thickness and hat spacing in a 6 bolt pattern to match the tundra calipers if you can get them to fit. This is what I've done on other vehicles...basically fit whatever caliper up to the spindle and then search out a rotor that works within those confines. Lots of researching and trial and error!

IMO, unless you need to do some super heavy towing very often, there's probably no need? The OE brakes seem adequate enough for most situations...

BTW:

Brakes.


Brakes.
Brakes.
Brakes.
Brakes.
Brakes.
Brakes.

Sorry it's just a pet peeve of mine, lol.

eDDIE...Wat our u triing to say?

 

[4ShoreRunner]

Yeah 3rd gens typically do the tundra upgrade bc their brakes are tiny.

Ours are definitely bigger which is why we can only run > 17" wheels.... I've never felt like my brakes won't slow me down when I need them. I don't tow though either.

 

[Antman]

Yeah 3rd gens typically do the tundra upgrade bc their brakes are tiny.

Ours are definitely bigger which is why we can only run > 17" wheels.... I've never felt like my brakes won't slow me down when I need them. I don't tow though either.

I say if the breaks aren't broken they shouldn't be changed. Gimme a brake Eddie will ya?

 

[eddiebx]

I say if the breaks aren't broken they shouldn't be changed. Gimme a brake Eddie will ya?

Your absolutely correct!

 

[cbielat]

[MENTION=85512]eddiebx[/MENTION] - Thanks Eddie for the input. Maybe I'll just try different pads lol.

 

[jrandom]

My 2013 TE seems to stop about the same if not better than my old 1999, which is interesting since the 2013 weighs another 700 pounds. Purely empirical though.

The brakes definitely look bigger not to mention the rears being disk now I am sure certainly helps a bit too.

 

[Morphyne]

Considering there has been 14 years of R&D between the two I sure hope so.

 

[jrandom]

Considering there has been 14 years of R&D between the two I sure hope so.

You say that like Toyota R&D is actually fast.

Which it actually may be, it is certainly implementation that is slow...

 

[FrontRange4Runner]

I would start with pads as they can make a big difference, however I'm not sure it would affect the "feel" of the breaking system at all. You also might try stainless steel break lines. They should make a big difference in how the system feels. Between those 2 options, you will be out like $300. Upgrading to something like Tundra breaks will be a lot more than that. Personally I like the breaks in the 4Runner quite a bit, but have some EBC Yellowstuff truck pads ready to swap in when the time comes. More fade resistance is good for mountain driving........

 

[Socco]

I have a '99 with Tundra Brakes and a '10. The '10 still stops better than the upgraded '99. Like it was mentioned, the rear discs on the 5th gen make a huge difference, despite the weight gain.