Brake upgrade development (2 Viewers)

[vxlc80]

what if we just remove the back plate?

 

[RL4x4]

Does anyone know for sure if the '07+ Tundra front calipers and discs will bolt on to the 200 Series front knuckles? If they are interchangeable it would be a simple upgrade to get the 354mm discs.

 

[bjowett]

Removing the plate will get more air to the rotors, but it can open them up to other issues.

Yes, they bolt on... Verified this several years back when I got into Tundras. I'll have a kit in the next couple of weeks.

 

[vxlc80]

Removing the plate will get more air to the rotors, but it can open them up to other issues.

Yes, they bolt on... Verified this several years back when I got into Tundras. I'll have a kit in the next couple of weeks.

What other issues should we expect?

 

[bjowett]

They help keep debris and water off the back side of the disc and wheel bearing seal... and again, well designed units guide or force air where it belongs.

 

[vxlc80]

They help keep debris and water off the back side of the disc and wheel bearing seal... and again, well designed units guide or force air where it belongs.

well i will just wait for your brake scoop

 

[RL4x4]

Yes, they bolt on... Verified this several years back when I got into Tundras. I'll have a kit in the next couple of weeks.

Really So the larger Tundra 354mm front discs and corresponding calipers are a direct bolt-on for the 200 Series?

Have you actually done this? What is the "kit" that you are talking about? I am curious what the cost will be.

Thanks

 

[bjowett]

Yes, the Tundra is based on the 200, so they share much. I have a 200 Series knuckle on the bench, it is identical to the Tundra, and thus the Tundra brakes bolt on to it. The kit will contain rotors, calipers, and other parts required for installation on the 200. Part of the rotor shipment arrived today, so pricing will be available soon.

I updated part of the airflow issue post. Upon closer inspection, the 200 has small guides built in between the fairings. These guides appear to be brake cooling channels.... this is good news for those that are keeping the stock bumper. We can work with these and improve things even further.

 

[vxlc80]

Yes, the Tundra is based on the 200, so they share much. I have a 200 Series knuckle on the bench, it is identical to the Tundra, and thus the Tundra brakes bolt on to it. The kit will contain rotors, calipers, and other parts required for installation on the 200. Part of the rotor shipment arrived today, so pricing will be available soon.

I updated part of the airflow issue post. Upon closer inspection, the 200 has small guides built in between the fairings. These guides appear to be brake cooling channels.... this is good news for those that are keeping the stock bumper. We can work with these and improve things even further.

The guides infront of the tire is the upgrade install? Hows the performance?

 

[bjowett]

No, I have not installed anything, yet. The fairings and guide are factory.

 

[arich]

Very curious in this thread

 

[bjowett]

The remainder of the required parts for upgrading to the Tundra system are slated to arrive at the end of next week. The basic kit will cost $855 + shipping.

Contents.

Centric OEM Toyota reman calipers.
Centric Premium Rotors.
Genuine Toyota backing plates.
Genuine Toyota hardware.
Centric Posiquiet Ceramic Pads.

Options.
Centric/Stoptech HD Fleet Pads. +$20
Genuine Toyota Calipers, new +$500

FYI, Centric owns Stoptech.

We'll have scoops and more cool stuff very soon.

Drop me a note here or brian@jowettengineering.com if you are interested.

 

[xkennx]

HD Fleet Pads - is the way to go since they have a large amount of metal in them for grip/stoping power. Ceramic really is just to lower brake dust. Jeremy was actually over at my factory 2 weeks ago and we were going on brake options for the 70 series now that the armored 200 is finished.

 

[patrickfinley]

Based on this could you make the assumption that modifying the front bumper and loosing this air channel could affect brake performance?

I updated part of the airflow issue post. Upon closer inspection, the 200 has small guides built in between the fairings. These guides appear to be brake cooling channels.... this is good news for those that are keeping the stock bumper. We can work with these and improve things even further.

 

[bjowett]

HD Fleet Pads - is the way to go...Ceramic really is just to lower brake dust

Agree on both. Fleet is a must for best performance, though shorter rotor life is the result. Some may prefer the lower dust and longer life of the Ceramic, though.

 

[bjowett]

Based on this could you make the assumption that modifying the front bumper and loosing this air channel could affect brake performance?

Yes, that is a possibilty... though, loosing the stock bumper may increase airflow into the knuckle/hub, since most bumpers sit much higher in ths area.

 

[RL4x4]

The remainder of the required parts for upgrading to the Tundra system are slated to arrive at the end of next week. The basic kit will cost $855 + shipping.

Contents.

Centric OEM Toyota reman calipers.
Centric Premium Rotors.
Genuine Toyota backing plates.
Genuine Toyota hard lines.
Centric Posiquiet Ceramic Pads.

I am very interested...just waiting to see them mounted on a 200 and hear your thoughts/feedback.

 

[bjowett]

Some good pictures will be posted soon. I've been running this system on the 200 for a short time now, it works great, no issues... and none are expected since this is an OEM Toyota design.

New Tundra backing plates... note all the vents... perfect for feeding lots of air.

 

[vxlc80]

Keep it coming

 

[RL4x4]

Some good pictures will be posted soon. I've been running this system on the 200 for a short time now, it works great, no issues... and none are expected since this is an OEM Toyota design.

Bump for an update!