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Brake Upgrade - Rotors and Pads

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by DurangoMax, Nov 2, 2019.

  1. Nov 2, 2019 at 9:24 AM
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    DurangoMax

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    DurangoMax [OP] New Member

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    Dobinsons Lift (2.5F/1.5R), Dobinsons UCAs, SSO Slimline bumper, Smittybilt X20 Winch, RCI Aluminum Skids, RCI Gas Tanka dn Differential Skids, RCI Rock Sliders, BFG AT K02 (285/70R17), APEX Rear Bumper
    I have been reading alot about the mods I am making and the additional weight being added. There was a suggestion that with the additional weight we should consider upgrading the brake pads and rotors. Just for kicks and grins I went to Amazon to look at some options and found this setup by Power Stop for $380 -
    $420 Power Stop K5874-36 Front and Rear Z36 Truck & Tow Brake Kit, Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads and Drilled and Slotted Brake Rotors For 2010-2022 Lexus GX460 | 2010-2023 Toyota 4Runner
    https://www.amazon.com/Power-K5874-...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QW5KVVQY64P1XC73ZWEX

    I figure I will wait until I need to replace the pads and see what weight I am at and then make a decision but I haven't seen much chatter about brake mods. Thoughts on upgrading brakes?

    Cheers
     
    DurangoMax, Nov 2, 2019
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  2. Nov 2, 2019 at 10:39 AM
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    Agent_Outside

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    Agent_Outside A Guy A Girl and A Trail

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    Agent_Outside, Nov 2, 2019
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  3. Nov 2, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    DurangoMax

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    DurangoMax [OP] New Member

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    Dobinsons Lift (2.5F/1.5R), Dobinsons UCAs, SSO Slimline bumper, Smittybilt X20 Winch, RCI Aluminum Skids, RCI Gas Tanka dn Differential Skids, RCI Rock Sliders, BFG AT K02 (285/70R17), APEX Rear Bumper
    Great info on the Powerstops and issues/problems - thanks for the reply. As with anything on various forums - lots of different opinions on what is/isn't good - most people who head down a path don't like to admit it may not have been worth it - glad to see this post and the honest assessment. This is one of those things that after I finished my mods and increase tire size I will know fairly quickly if there is an issue with all my mountain driving or not.
     
    DurangoMax, Nov 2, 2019
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  4. Nov 2, 2019 at 11:05 AM
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    Jynarik

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    I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews on aftermarket kits. Seems the consensus is stick with OEM
     
    Jynarik, Nov 2, 2019
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  5. Nov 4, 2019 at 5:25 PM
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    Bgdv1

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    Been running the powerstop kit on my 4Runner for a few years now and no problems here and this thing will stop on a dime !
     
    Bgdv1, Nov 4, 2019
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Power Stop K5874-36 Front and Rear Z36 Truck & Tow Brake Kit, Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads and Drilled and Slotted Brake Rotors For 2010-2022 Lexus GX460 | 2010-2023 Toyota 4Runner
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