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Brake upgrades

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by E_Bart, Mar 7, 2021.

  1. Mar 7, 2021 at 10:37 AM
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    E_Bart

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    What’s the best bang for your buck brake upgrades on 2011 SR5?
     
  2. Mar 7, 2021 at 10:39 AM
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    What exactly are you trying to upgrade? Pads? Caliper? Rotors? Entire brake system upgrade?
     
  3. Mar 7, 2021 at 10:41 AM
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    Just pads and rotors. I’m tired of buying the junk these auto parts stores sale.
     
  4. Mar 7, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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  5. Mar 7, 2021 at 10:51 AM
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    Thanks I’ll check it out
     
  6. Mar 7, 2021 at 10:58 AM
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  7. Mar 7, 2021 at 11:09 AM
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    I'm asking this to determine what you need, but what are OEM brakes not doing, or how are they not meeting your expectations?

    I feel like a lot of guys want "better" braking when the 4Runner brakes are actually very good. Put your foot into it, she'll stop quick.
     
  8. Mar 7, 2021 at 11:26 AM
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    I was really just wanting to see what’s out there. I’m pretty sure I have a caliper that’s sticking and has caused my rotor to warp so it’s time for new parts. I’ve got 163,000 and ever since the factory brakes wore out. It just seems like anything I buy from Advance is junk.

    I’m slowly becoming a buy from factory kind of guy
     
  9. Mar 7, 2021 at 11:46 AM
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    You might have been switching up on the material on brake pads. You have semi-metallic and ceramic brake pads, and each have their pros and cons. I believe the OEM ones are semi metallic which I prefer due to its properties.
     
  10. Mar 7, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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    Unless you've got the technical know how, get the calipers serviced and cleaned. The rest of it is easy, replace the disks and pads and follow the manufacturers break in process.

    OEM is great, I however wanted to try something new and went with Powerstop Z36 all around. I'm happy with them. Feels the same as OEM but with cool holes drilled in the rotors.
     
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  11. Mar 7, 2021 at 12:12 PM
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    What pablo said powerstops
     
  12. Mar 7, 2021 at 3:10 PM
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    Trd pads or brembo rotors and akebono ceramic best stopper I’ve had for the price and that combo I’ve had on 11 cars before
    J
     
  13. Mar 7, 2021 at 3:14 PM
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    Looking at Hawk ceramic pads myself. Personal preference. I would also like to find a good set of Braided brake lines if anyone has experience with them on a Toyota.
     
  14. Mar 7, 2021 at 3:16 PM
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    Braided lines crown
     
  15. Mar 7, 2021 at 3:26 PM
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    Didn't see anything for 2009 and later, but did see the "covid excuse" for longer shipping times. Hard pass.

    Summit has some stop techs.
     
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  16. Mar 7, 2021 at 5:29 PM
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    Same fittings call them up they'll do you right
    haven't had time to put them in (kiddos first)

    20210307_192740.jpg
     
  17. Mar 7, 2021 at 6:09 PM
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    I need some extended rears, you got these from summit?
     
  18. Mar 7, 2021 at 6:10 PM
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    Crown
    Extended lines I called them up
     
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    What was the wait time. I'm done waiting on companies playing plandemic games.
     
  20. Mar 7, 2021 at 6:20 PM
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    Turn around time was pretty fast
    Definitely less than 2weeks for me
     
  21. Mar 7, 2021 at 6:24 PM
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    Just looked at invoice and delivery
    4day turn around
     
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    "7-10 days" (cut and paste COVID excuse here).
     
  23. Mar 8, 2021 at 10:58 AM
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    You've waited this long whats the difference lol
     
  24. Mar 8, 2021 at 11:02 AM
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    Would rather support a shop that didn't play the Covid games. But thats just me.
     
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    Yeah well
    World we live in I guess
    7-10 day turn around is nothing
     
  26. Mar 8, 2021 at 4:36 PM
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    OEM.
     
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    As far as pads go, NAPA adaptive one are the best I've ever used. Unfortunately they don't have them for every vehicle but they do make them for the 5th gen 4Runner, I think most all OEM pads are horrible.
     
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    Changed out the stopper juice today and got some factory Toyota air out of the rear lines. Pedal feels better, less squishy. I just wish the nanny brake assist would regulate the pressure better. So, the rear does more work. Sounded like a circus while bleeding. Vacuum motors, warning bells and flashing lights. Would rip it all out and go old school if i could.
     

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