'95 Landcruiser Front Brake Poblems

[jojo dancer]

I bought this 'cruiser about 7 months ago. When I bought it it needed brakes and I replaced them myself. It needs pads again!

This is at least it's third set of brakes in the past three years, according to the maintenance records that came with it. What could be the problem? Calipers? Master Cylinder? Booster? Anyone have any idea why this thing would go through them this fast?

Thanks in advance for any info.
jojo dancer

 

[NorCalDoug]

calipers stuck perhaps?


either that or you're riding your brakes when you drive


what pads did you install? OEM (Toyota) pads or some aftermarket brand?
you could consider using 100 series brake pads -- they're supposed to provide longer life than 80 series pads. Check with CruiserDan for these pads...

that said, it seems like you have an unusually high rate of pad use...

 

[lcruzrlvr]

I bought this 'cruiser about 7 months ago. When I bought it it needed brakes and I replaced them myself. It needs pads again!

This is at least it's third set of brakes in the past three years, according to the maintenance records that came with it. What could be the problem? Calipers? Master Cylinder? Booster? Anyone have any idea why this thing would go through them this fast?

Thanks in advance for any info.
jojo dancer

How many miles between changes? What kind of driving? Mine typically last 15-20k - live in the mountains of Virginia and my house is on the top of a fairly steep 1 1/2 mile incline. Use 2nd on the tranny on the way down but still have to ride the brakes lightly to keep vehicle speed down.

Use UZJ100 front pads - thicker with a larger braking surface. I also switched to DBA slotted rotors which seems to improve braking performance.

Troy

 

[jojo dancer]

NorCal

The calipers may be partially stuck and causing constant friction, however it doesn't feel like it's braking all the time.
As far as riding the brakes, I considered that but am pretty sure that I don't. At least it's never been an issue with previous vehicles and coupled with the 'cruisers previous history leads me to think it's something else.
I will try the 100 series pads though. Thanks for the suggestion.


lcruz

I live in East Tennessee and there are hills everywhere but this hasn't affected my previous vehichles, including a '94 LandCruiser.
The brakes I put on it lasted less than 7,000 miles.
Normal back and forth to work and family taxi type driving.
I may try the slotted rotors if they aren't cost prohibitive.


Thanks to both you guys for the input!!

 

[Gumby]

Slotted rotors will not help brake pad use. They will only help dissipate gasses in high speed use. Worthless and warp very quickly in my experience.

I have worn through cheaper pads in 7-8000 miles of city driving for the last few years. I rarely get 10,000 miles from a set.

 

[landtank]

It would be nice to know what your truck's setup is. If by chance there is a lift on it, I'd suspect the proportioning valve was never adjusted and your stopping that beast with just the fronts

 

[firetruck41]

In order to use the 100 series pads you need to turn the rotors (not recommended, will warp quickly), or put new rotors on. If it were me, I would just change the $20-$40 pads every year, it's only about 20 minutes of work for the fronts. When it is tie for new rotors, switch to 100 series pads.

 

[jojo dancer]

Thanks for all the replies.

My rotors are in need of replacement so I'll go with the 100 series I suppose. One question though, do I need to make any other modifications or will the 100 series rotors fit the 80 series as they are?

 

[robjam]

I think the thought process is to use 100 series pads. The rotors can be the OEM part for your year, but the pads would be for the 100 series. I have 20,000 miles on my pads and still have plenty left ????? Maybe I anticipate stops and let off the gas sooner. Who knows.

 

[jojo dancer]

Thanks robjam

After rereading the posts I see that you are correct. Preshate you pointing that out.

jojo