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Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by 04run&gun, May 1, 2025.

  1. May 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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    I did the Powerstop brand and I've been very happy with the calipers...5th gen are better than 4th gens but still seize up...I haven't had any issues with the calipers but I also ran the Powerstop rotors - if you can, stick with OEM rotors as I'm experiencing a little vibration due to I'm assuming warpage; I don't want to have to redo them but if I do, I'll use OEM rotors...they are enough better to keep using...

    Toyota will have another Memorial 25% off sale, I suggest looking into that here soon...just have your numbers ready to buy!
     
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  2. May 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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    Thanks for the heads up and the information.
     
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    I'm looking at brake pads for the front. Some options say they work for 338 or 319 mm rotors. None however say they are for 338 specifically. I would think bigger rotors, for more surface area, for better stopping power would need bigger pads. What am I missing here?
     
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    Agree if you get bigger rotors, you need more pads. I got the big break kit by powerbrakes..and the pads are bigger than OEM's.
     
  5. May 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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    So this is what I've got going on. Akebono pads, centric rotors and power stop calipers. On rock Auto, I didn't see power stop front calipers that specified 338mm for my 03 so I changed the year to a 2012 5th Gen and they have them. With the akebono front pads I also chose the ones listed for 5th Gen. Then I chose the centric 338mm rotors.
    It should work right? I mean, people that want to go bigger do the 5th Gen upgrade, which is essentially what my 4th gen sport has right? Is the big brake upgrade larger?
     
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  6. May 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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    I just looked at your big brake kit. Good for you, ouch though $$.
     
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    You are correct on on your questions...the BBK is 345mm I thought, barely larger...5th gen 338mm is the same as 4th gen sport or limited with v8...centric is top notch as well as the akebono pads!
     
  8. May 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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    Awesome thank you for the confirmation. Your kits pretty sweet btw. I think I'm pretty much piecing together the power stop Z36 kit only without slotted rotors.
     
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    Thank you! That's a better move...I'm not sold on slotted...blanks are the way!

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    Just verified what's in the cart is the same as power stop Z36 kit however the rotors are centric semi-coated 'blanks' instead of slotted rotors and I'm sub totaled at $868.94. With the money "saved" I got some extended steal braided/kevlar front and rear brake lines from Mudify for $148 shipped
     
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    Wait for a memorial day sale...trust me! Fred Anderson (Toyota parts dealer/dealership) has an amazing one and frankly, so does Brakes.com...where I got my setup for $550 shipped 2 years ago!
     
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