'18 LX brake upgrade (for towing in the mountains)

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I am looking at upgrading the brakes on my '18LX. (Ive read through quite a few threads, but having an +16 LX seems to put me in a small minority. I think the 18 LX has the Tundra brakes?)

My goal is to operate at/near max GCWR by being loaded up with kids and a TT. I will be in the Pacific Northwest and so at times I will be in the mountains, while being fully loaded.

If I could install a SC on this model, I would - and then I could justify a real BBK.

It seems that the best upgrade for performance on the dollar is to simply go with (Tundra?) TRD pads front and rear (which I have already ordered online).

I know I can also order a braided line kit, or have one made. I may very well do that.

I am going to use the 20s and so I have some flexibility. I can spend a few bucks, if the performance justifies the $$.

Is there anything worth doing that will be a substantial improvement from the TRD pads, without spending $5k?
 
We have had good luck with the Terrain Tamer HP brake kits - slotted/drilled rotors and composite pads.

We have rotors for the 2016+ but they are not on the website yet..... :(

Check em out, give us a call and thanks!

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Performance Friction 2 piece floating rotors with pads are the way to go. Designed for the SOCOM NSCV program. I’ve been running a set for six years with original pads. With big hp or heavy loads or towing the brakes are amazing.
 
lgop said:
Performance Friction 2 piece floating rotors with pads are the way to go. Designed for the SOCOM NSCV program. I’ve been running a set for six years with original pads. With big hp or heavy loads or towing the brakes are amazing.
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Any recommended vendors?
 
lgop said:
Performance Friction 2 piece floating rotors with pads are the way to go. Designed for the SOCOM NSCV program. I’ve been running a set for six years with original pads. With big hp or heavy loads or towing the brakes are amazing.
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According to the Performance Friction web site (Brake Products for Automotive & Motorsports | PFC Parts Finder) the only parts they offer for a 2013 LC200 are the front rotors - no brake pads and nothing for the rears.

Am I missing something?

HTH

ETA: Nothing offered for 2018.
 
TonyP said:
Front and rear rotors and calipers are the same from 08 to 15. Rear rotors are the same part number throughout 08 to 18.

For the LC at least.
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That’s the type of info I need for my ‘18 LX. If I understand correctly, the ‘16-‘18 LX uses the Tundra pads, calipers, and rotors. I could probably figure it out if I sat down and checked part numbers for each year and model, year after year, but I just haven’t.
 
Resurrecting this old thread from the dead. Still looking at the BBK upgrade, especially now that I’m pretty heavy.

Anyone know of any BBK for the 16+ models?

Anyone know anything about the Alcon kits for armored 200s? They fit on pre-16, so I’m uncertain as to how much upgrade there really is compared to the 16+ with just upgraded rotors and pads...

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Try Frozen Rotors, Hawk LTS pads, and Crown stainless steel lines. Huge step up without the issues of a BBK setup.
 
Brake feel has certainly improved. I am confident that stopping distance has improved as well, but have not done any testing. Coming from the sports car world I can tell you that a BBK will only really improve brake fade. Pads (and rotors to a small degree) are what reduce stopping distance.
 
@JZelnick, right. And because I’m pretty heavy now (7k-8k [maybe more]) and towing a trailer in the mountains, fade is a concern. I use trailer brakes and the transmission, but I still want to have as much available stopping power as possible, given all the details of my situation. With 20 inch wheels I can accommodate substantial rotors, and thus pads.
 
ckkone said:
With 20s you have lots of options for big brake kits, honestly don't think you need them but they out there.
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I thought there were many options as well but that doesn’t seem to be the case. Are there some in particular you’re referring to?
 
Brake parts from 2008+ should fit the 18+ models, right?

Would the Tundra TRD BBK fit?

You can try R1 concepts, they have up to an 8 piston caliper and 16" rotor. Their site only goes up to 2015 model year though.
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turbo8 said:
Brake parts from 2008+ should fit the 18+ models, right?

Would the Tundra TRD BBK fit?
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Not sure. For whatever reason, virtually nobody lists anything for 16+, nor for Tundra. I know that the Alcon brakes I referenced above are different for pre-16 and 16+.
 
I know for fact that wilwood is currently developing a complete brake system for 2016+ 200 series. Their initial design didn’t quite fit 2017 Lx because Lexus/Toyota upgraded the brake system. Adjustments should be ready in 2-3 months per Wilwood.
 
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