brakes

What are these bolts for? The one on the left is leaking oil. Seems like a bad washer / gasket but I don’t know. Secondly, before I took the fj40 on a test drive I noticed slimy yellow buildup in oil cap along with water drops on it. Is this normal or a cracked head gasket? The oil pan was...

Hey everybody! I have a few questions about my 1970 FJ55. I got this truck about a week ago, so I am definitely new to the whole thing. This truck has been sitting since 1996 so as you can imagine it is a serious project. I am still unsure on how invested I really want to be in the project...

Has anyone replaced the brake tubes on a 100 series. I got a quote for $1400. I was wondering how tough it is. I am struggling to find much information on here, but then again I am new to the forum. I see a lot of folks doing the break hoses but my lines/tubes are rusty. Another mechanic asked...

Hey all, I'm overhauling the brakes on my 80 and there's a ton of threads about mushy brakes that are difficult to bleed. I haven't gotten that far yet, as I'm still on axle stands waiting on a few more parts. However, I'm thinking ahead. One of the solutions I've seen posted is to delete the...

Long time lurker that needs help! I have a 2003 LX with 120k miles. All in all the rig is in amazing shape lexus dealer maintained until 95k all services performed. Recently I noticed that my brake pedal will feel soft on the first push then it will stay stiff like it should. I will drive for...

Just had a friend lose his brakes on his 06 100 (approx 185k miles) pulling out of our office parking deck. Luckily he had another floor to go before exiting so he rolled to a safe stop. I looked through a few threads and saw some good comments on the brake issue but nothing to set my mind at...

Here is my delima. Have a 94 LandCruiser, already upgraded and added ARB Front Bumper, Sliders, Springs, Camelback Toyota rebuilt the top half of engine and all that goes with that, new Radiator, PS Pump, Alternator, and Brakes. The issue is now when I hit the brakes hard, and I have had to...

Hello all. Apologies for a long post, but this issue has taken up many hours of my time (including reading hundreds of posts and links from here) and I wanted to be as thorough as possible in describing the issue and background. First a quick & dirty summary: my 2001 LC (~240k miles) has...

hey mudders, I have a small leak in my brake booster/ master cylinder. The resevoir remains full and my brakes work well. But I think it would be a good idea to rebuild them. question: does anyone know if the JDM HJ61 (or 61s in general) has the same brake components as the 60/62? can anyone...

Issue: My brakes (were done at Lexus dealership before I got the car) don't seem to bite hard when I press the pedal. The pedal is not low and the brake action is pretty linear but to get any significant response I have to dig in more. Interestingly, if I take my foot off and then press back...

I’ve been trying to get good braking performance on my truck since I bought it a little over a year ago. I figured I”d share some of this adventure in the hopes that it helps someone out. Obviously start by adjusting rear drums properly and bleed all four corners plus the LSPV 1. Brake...

The title describes my set up. Fj80 booster + T100 brake master + 4Runner calipers + Fj60 drums I put it all together and took it for a drive. It feels good for a bit then the brakes started dragging. About 10 miles into my drive I start down a large hill and smoke the front calipers. Small...

Hey folks, I'm selling the following brake line hoses. These are 5 of the 7 needed to extend your brake lines for 75mm+ lift. You'll still need to pick up the 2 fronts at the caliper. These are the brake lines referenced in this thread: OEM Extended Brake Lines w/ part numbers Toyota...

Hi all, I posted this forum a while back and the replies I got were pretty helpful so I figured I would try again . I have been on a budget quest to drive my mom’s old 94 cruiser across the continent again. However, recently, I noticed my rear driver side disc brake was getting scarred by the...

Update 5/2019: See Post #5 below for resolution of this ordeal. I've researched a few of the brake failure threads but this seems to warrant it's own as it is a specific sequence of events with a dealer service center leading to a potential failure. I have been driving my new-to-me '04 LX 470...

I began the process of installing new pads and rotors on my 94’ fzj80 today(not manual locking hubs). I am unclear on the torque specs and order on installing hub components and the hub itself(rookie mistake on my part) and my haynes manual isnt giving me the info i need. When reinstalling my...

Any recommended FJ40 mechanics around Treasure Valley? After a 4th of July loop thru Garden Valley/Placerville/ID City/Horsheshoe Bend, my 78 FJ40 decided brakes weren't needed anymore. Was used to having to pump a little sometimes to get decent braking pressure, but suddenly went straight to...

So, I am looking at putting 35's on my 09 LC here in the near future and figure at that time I will also re-gear it. Thinking 4:56 or there about. But I was also thinking being able to stop would be nice. For those with 35's did you get bigger or vented rotors to help with stopping?

Hi you all! I'm new on this place and I'm really not visit with frequency, just to read and learn hehehehe. I'm having a problem with my old lady Fj80 (non abs), I'm bleed the brakes due that sometimes I felt (and still filling) and irregular pressure on the brake pedal (a lack pressure being...

So I went with terrain tamer discs, then oem remanned calipers and TT pads, and still the truck didnt want to stop. No mind you it sitting on 37x 13.5 heavy nitto tires but even with the ABS pulled it wouldnt stop. So before this last trip east to west and thru the rockies I got napa calipers...