brakes

I was on the highway at about midnight and felt my brakes go to the floor as i was getting off the highway. I could still stop it by going to the floor. I pulled into a parking lot and saw smoke (probably brake fluid that came off the exhaust) and saw that one of my brake lines in the rear went...

I have an 83 US FJ40. I purchased after it underwent 10 year restoration, that was abandoned 75% complete. The vehicle would start and ran but was not driven for approx 12 years. The work that was done seems to be a very high level. The prior owner is not accessible, so I do not have a lot of...

About a month ago, I was on a run with some friends and coming down the mountain (not in 4-LOW), my brakes felt SUPER soft, almost going to the floor. After dropping it into 4L and coming to a leveled area, the brake reservoir had burped quite a lot of fluid out and was quite hot. Some context...

Firstly, thank those who answered my thread a few days ago about the type of master cylinder I needed. I recently bought a 96 FZJ80 VX limited imported 102,000km (63k miles) from Japan. It's in pretty incredible condition; there are a few minor things I already took care of noted in the...

Looking for any feedback on EBC brakes (rotors + pads kit) for 2nd gen Sequoia. I run EBC on my 80 and had them on my 100 with good performance. But curious if anyone’s swapped OE for EBC or any other brand? Few Amazon reviews suggest that EBC are considerably better than OE but I’d rather go by...

Anyone have this problem? I have a rotating grinding noise(similar to, most likely brakes). It seems to be coming from the LEFT side of the car. Moe than likely LEFT REAR. I can make it happen when I steer slightly to the RIGHT. I'm sure there's some changes in static/dynamic forces causing it...

So I've been chasing brake issues for a bit now. I my new rotors warped within a few thousand miles, after I had rebuilt the front rotors which were really crusty. So thinking the calipers were still sticking I bought rebuilt calipers and had the rotors turned. Everything was good for another...

I am tearing down and rebuilding my front axle. I am upgrading hubs to IFS hubs. I plan to use frontrange caliper bracket (that is if they ever answer the phone). With that said, which year and model brake calipers are some of you guys using? Thank you

I have a 1996 FJZ80 imported from Japan (JDM, RHD, etc, etc), it's fantastic! I hate to start another thread on the Spongey brake issue (I've read so many), but as I follow the FSM, I have run into a dilemma. The Brake Master Cylinder has 2 bolt holes onto the booster instead of 4, which...

Is there a trick I’m not doing? Before this project I had brakes. Good pedal, even stopping. New parts installed: Dual reservoir master cylinder/JTO adapter, bench bled. Unknown year front end with Wilwood disc brakes, braided lines, good pads. I made a front hardline from the master to a...

I’ll be replacing my rear brake pads, rotors, and parking brake shoes later this month so I’m looking for advice on tools and techniques to make it easier for someone who hasn’t done this in close to 20 years and the last time I messed with brake shoes was on a 62 Chevy pickup. I’ll be picking...

Guy in my area is selling an FJ62. He wants $6,300. I think its worth $4,500. Thoughts? I test drove it today, brakes are soft, other than that is drives well and pretty much everything operates. The rust on the back is pretty bad, per picture. However in front of the rear driveshaft there isnt...

I know the front spring is suppose to be behind the shoes and the back spring in front but why? I have not seen this on other cars with drum brakes. Just curious. Thanks

I had a reputable LC mechanic redo all my drum brakes about 300 miles ago, and they started out real firm and worked great. Recently they needed some pumping up before they would stop, and now I am getting almost nothing, and having to downshift/use the E brake to fully stop :oops: How long...

Hey guys, I’m wondering if anyone has had this issue and knows what it could be. I replaced my alternator about six months ago and now all of a sudden last night the battery light has been coming on and off when I drive particularly on grades in the mountains and braking. I can’t get it to stay...

Got a brake booster that I bought from a mud member a few years ago. During my engine swap I upgraded the booster to a PDI one so I no.longer need this one. Diaphragm is in great shape, supple with no sign of tearing. Check valve is good too, replaced with a new one 20k ago. $150 buyer pays...

Hello Masters of fj40 world. Beginner here. I bought a gorgeous '71 with the original 1f. The seller confirmed he had some resto work done, Including the trans/transfer and front axle out of a '76. Gave him the 4 speed, and front disc brakes. I have had a weird intermittent "dump" of Dot3...

So this has me stumped. I rebuilt the drum brakes on my 60 about three weeks ago. I did one side at a time so that I could use the other side as a cheat sheet and not misplace stuff. I took the drums off at Solid Axle Summit and had a bunch of knowledgeable cruiser heads verify that I did the...

Hey there, It’s been a minute or two. I’m looking to over haul my truck. I really don’t drive it but I’d like to keep it and bring it back. Its runs but engine leaks oil. It runs fine . I need new brakes and rotors, probably times for suspension to be re-worked . Exhaust was completely changed...

This is second hand info from the wife so sorry for the lack of detail. As she was coasting to a stop on a flat surface at maybe 40mph with little pressure applied to the brakes, she said the car skidded as if on ice. It’s bone dry out here in Texas so you can rule out rain. There was no...