Are the calipers the same for the pre-8/92 and post-7/92 rear disk brakes. My 80 I think has the earlier type with smaller (311 mm dia) rotors. I believe the later ones have a far bigger (about 330 mm?) rotor.
HDJ81 Rear Disc Brake Upgrade (1 Viewer)
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As discussed in this thread, if you have an early (pre 1994) HDJ81, finding rear brake parts can be a challenge. Backing plates and rotors are no longer produced, making replacements extremely pricey. When my rear rotors needed replacement, I opted to convert my early HDJ81 to 1994 FZJ80 rear brakes. Here’s a complete list of the part numbers involved, including what can be reused and what needs to be replaced.
Note: Be sure to get parts for the FZJ80 and not the FJ80! One parts store gave me a few FJ80 parts. These were for drum brakes and the parts definitely don’t fit!
Note: Supposedly calipers are the same, but mine were shot, so I opted for new calipers and cannot confirm that early HDJ81 calipers will work on 1994 FZJ80 rotors.
Once you have all the parts, crack open your FSM and follow the instructions for:
At the end, don't forget to bleed the brakes and then bed them.
Note: Be sure to get parts for the FZJ80 and not the FJ80! One parts store gave me a few FJ80 parts. These were for drum brakes and the parts definitely don’t fit!
| Item | FZJ80 Part Number | Same as HDJ81 | Qty Required | Notes |
| Backing plate (RH) | 46504-60040 | No. (New part required) | 1 | |
| Backing plate (LH) | 46504-60041 | No. (New part required) | 1 | |
| Rotor (RH/LH) | 42431-60170 | No. (New part required) | 2 | |
| Caliper (RH) | 47730-60110 | Yes. (Can reuse old part) | 1 | |
| Caliper (LH) | 47750-60110 | Yes. (Can reuse old part) | 1 | |
| Caliper hose (RH) | 90947-02614 | Yes. (Can reuse old part) | 1 | |
| Caliper hose (LH) | 90947-02615 | Yes. (Can reuse old part) | 1 | |
| Parking brake shoe (RH) | 46540-60030 | No. (New part required) | 1 | Parking brake arm mounts on this shoe |
| Parking brake shoe (LH) | 46580-60030 | No. (New part required) | 1 | Parking brake arm mounts on this shoe |
| Parking brake shoe center | 46550-60040 | No. (New part required) | 2 | This is the opposing shoe for both sides |
| Brake pads | 04466-60020 | Yes. (Can reuse old part) | 1 Set | |
| Bellcrank stopper bolt | 47639-30020 | No. (New part required) | 2 | Early (<1994) vehicles have all-metal stopper bolts. Late (>1994) have a rubber portion on the end of the stopper bolt |
| Backing plate to rear axle housing nut | 94130-60600 | No. (New part required) | 2 | |
| Bellcrank arm (RH) | 47624-60021 | No. (New part required) | 1 | |
| Bellcrank arm (LH) | 47625-60021 | No. (New part required) | 1 | |
| Parking brake shoe lever | 47611-60030 | No. (New part required) | 1 | Labeled "left, right" even though left and right have different part numbers. Compare with old part to see which one goes on which side. |
| Parking brake shoe lever | 47612-60030 | No. (New part required) | 1 | Labeled "left, right" even though left and right have different part numbers. Compare with old part to see which one goes on which side. |
| Parking brake wire | 47616-60020 | Yes. (Can reuse old part) | 2 | |
| Bellcrank boot (RH) | 47633-60010 | Yes. (Can reuse old part) | 1 | |
| Bellcrank boot (LH) | 47634-60010 | Yes. (Can reuse old part) | 1 | |
| Bellcrank pin | 90249-08075 | Yes. (Can reuse old part) | 2 | |
| Bellcrank bracket (RH) | 47628-60010 | Yes. (Can reuse old part) | 1 | |
| Bellcrank bracket (LH) | 47629-60010 | Yes. (Can reuse old part) | 1 | |
| Bellcrank pin C-washer | 90213-06013 | Yes. (Can reuse old part) | 2 | |
| Parking Brake Hardware kit* | N/A | Yes. (Can reuse old parts) | 1 | *Toyota doesn't sell kits. I bought item #17394 from Advance Auto Parts |
Note: Supposedly calipers are the same, but mine were shot, so I opted for new calipers and cannot confirm that early HDJ81 calipers will work on 1994 FZJ80 rotors.
Once you have all the parts, crack open your FSM and follow the instructions for:
- Removing the old calipers and rotors
- Removing the parking brake shoes and bellcrank assemblies
- Removing the axle shafts and hubs (now is a perfect time to replace/re-grease wheel bearings and change out diff oil)
- Removing the brake backing plates
At the end, don't forget to bleed the brakes and then bed them.
My 1992 HDJ81 has disk brakes in the rear, does anybody knows the OEM parts numbers for the brake pads?
The OEM part number for HDJ81 rear brake pads is 04466-60020.
Per Toyota Parts Deal, they fit 80 series land cruisers from 1992-1997, but the same pads were used on my 1990 HDJ81. These pads should work for any 80 series with rear discs.
Rear pads and calipers the same for hdj81 early 1991-1997
Difference is the rotor and hand brake including backing plates assembly only for early 1991-1992 ish.
Difference is the rotor and hand brake including backing plates assembly only for early 1991-1992 ish.
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Thank you guys... Cheers
Anyone doing this mod want to sell their smaller style backing plates and hardware?
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Call 4Wheel Auto in Edmonton as they probably have the parts.
Yea I’m not in a rush, if someone’s going to toss this stuff. Let me know, I’ll grab it.
