brake

  1. midfat

    New noise after rear brake overhaul

    So I overhauled my rear brakes this weekend. Now, I have a very distinct knocking/pinging noise emanating for the rear driver's side wheel. Noise seems to present each time the wheel rotates one full revolution, forward and reverse. Definitely gets louder when I depress the brake pedal. I'm...
  2. LeRoy Cordova

    Brake light flickers????

    Hey fellow mudders, good morning. I have a 96 LX450 with a 4BT and 4L80E that runs awesome. After a lot of sorting I am experiencing a new symptom. The brake light flickers and this morning I removed all (4) wheels to inspect the brakes, the front appear to have at least 40% and the rear maybe...
  3. V

    For Sale Fzj80 new Toyota brake booster in So Cal.

    Have a new Toyota brake booster for 1993/1997 FZJ80 part #44610 60792 in so cal. Will let it go for 300.00.
  4. cruiserfien

    Rear Disc Brake Conversion, issues getting E brake to engage

    I just completed the rear disc conversion. I got the Redline kit and I am having trouble getting the E brake to engage. I have a 74 FJ40. When I pull the E brake lever it I am not getting tension in the line and it will not release. Almost like I am missing a spring tensioner....Any ideas? Help...
  5. shocktower

    97 fj80 3rd brake light

    Ok I am not sure why my upper 3rd brake light quite working, any of you know where to look, I thought it had bulbs, but it is an LED, is there a relay for that, my othe brake lights and back up work fine
  6. G

    Parking brake help

    I am reinstalling the parking brake after the motor and axle swap but cannot find my "before" pictures. Would someone please snap a few picture of the OEM mounting points for these two brackets? Thank in advance. David
  7. JimJ

    Caliper question

    So the front calipers on my 60 have been upgraded to larger 4-runner ones. Does anyone else who has upgraded have to use a spacer for wheel clearance?
  8. roma042987

    For Sale 9/77 fj40 parking brake lever pull handle

    great shape 35 plus shipping
  9. jralph125

    Stock Brake Proportioning Valve Adjustment?

    Hey Guys, I have read through a bunch of threads on this topic but can't seem to find the simple answer. I have a 79 FJ40 with front discs and drum rear, recently I have been noticing when I have to lay into the brakes the rear drums lock up pretty easily. I know there is a stock proportioning...
  10. P

    Help a teacher save money on brake repair bill!

    Hi, Almost $3700 on master cylinder and replacement of pump of 1999 LX 470!!! Details further below (mechanic emailed me the specifics). Here is the short of it. Mechanic says, "Master Cylinder is leaking onto electronic components and pump. I am having trouble buying the Master Cylinder and...
  11. excessive

    Wanted FZJ80 Parking Brake Bellcrank

    Looking for rust-free left and right bellcranks for the rear parking brake.
  12. S

    80 Series Brake Rotors ? Whats been working for you...

    Yes I did a search and didn't find much on this and I want to stay with " Vented " ONLY so NO Cross Drilled or Slotted ( It's not a race car !! ) Mr. T's price is big $$$ but wanted to stay with a quality rotors for sure. Lots of choices Stop Tech , EBC, Centric , Etc. What's been working for you ?
  13. ras0ne

    Manafre Stainless Brake Line Install (Front)

    I got some free time this weekend to install the Manafre stainless brakes lines. I only had enough time to do and film the fronts. I plan on making another video for the other 2 lines. You can also follow my build thread here: 1987 FJ60 Build (No Nickname yet) Thanks for checking it out!
  14. HardyDanger

    Parking brake shoe hold down spring ????

    Quick question before I button up my rear axle. Browsed prior threads and FSM, but didn't see this specifically. Upon pulling my PS rear brake disk, I found that my front parking brake shoe hold down spring was all FUBAR'd. In fact the pin, this is the pin that is bent with a hump in it...
  15. pardion

    For Sale [CA] FJ40/45/55 1978ish Brake Booster

    Worked when I pulled it over 20 years ago, selling as core, with check valve. Good to have an extra to send out for rebuild to eliminate some downtime $65.00 plus shipping. Please PM Thanks, John
  16. bwalker16527

    Will FJ80 knuckles fit 1974 FJ40?

    Looking at front brake upgrade. Will FJ80 knuckles fit 1974 FJ40?
  17. G

    Power Booster (high brake pedal pressure)

    I have a 97 Land Cruiser with high brake pedal pressure I have checked the brake pads, bled system and replaced master cylinder The brake booster checks out I believe ?? 1. I pulled 15" of vacuum on the booster with hand vacuum pump and it holds vacuum for several minutes 2. I ran engine...
  18. LC1979

    lots of dash lights

    New to posting to the forum. Great site and has been lots of help. I have a issue with my 1992 Land Cruiser. Today as I was pulling into my driveway I had three dash lights come on at the same time. The A/T oil light, the "Brake" light and red light on the voltmeter. My digital gauge was...
  19. lettereleven

    Brake pedal travel - not spongy brakes

    Thank you in advance for the insight! Here is my problem: brake pedal travel is really long on the first, and only first, depression of pedal. The second and subsequent presses, brake are amazing. Backstory: I took it to the shop and the front rotors machined and new front pads were installed...
  20. Jonathan Case

    What brake controller cables for '98 LX470, no tow package?

    Hi guys- I have a 1998 Lexus LX470 (no tow package) and I'm trying to determine what parts I need to set up a brake controller. I gather from the forum that there might be a universal kit for this, but haven't found a part# or name. Right now everything's stock aside from an aftermarket Curt...
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