Brake upgrade development (1 Viewer)

[bjowett]

Juan, I can say with some certainty that in a single panic stop from 60-0, these probably won't show a significant decrease in distance. The Land Cruiser will need more tire (grip) in order to take advantage of the increased torque these can provide. Where these will shine and show good gains is in repeated application/heavy use.... mountain passes, fast driving, multiple hard applications, towing, etc.

I have to dig the numbers off my old hard drive, but it comes down to simple physics in the end. We have longer lever arm, more grey iron, and more surface area.

 

[dtt255]

I go fast...I stop faster and better then before....therefore...worth it to me

That is my Neanderthal test.

 

[jcmiro]

How much does the how package weigh? Fits stock 17" rims right?....Im interested. Which parts are OEM Toyota. As I have to ship everything back to BFE and shippings like $15 a lb+customs, I was wondering if you sold just the custom made parts necessary for the kit, everything that can be bought in a dealership I'd rather just expense it to the company and buy here.

 

[bjowett]

Before we go to far, I have yet to verify if this will fit the factory 17" Land Cruiser wheels. It fits under the 17 TRD wheels... I'll PM you.

It's quite heavy, over 80 lbs.

 

[chimyz]

With a couple of hiccups I finally got my brake upgrade installed. I have yet to get the backer plates on, but once I get some time, and the temps cool, I will attack it.

The purpose of the post is to give an update on the feel. I haven't had enough time to bed the brakes, but there is a significant difference in the braking feel. I'm sure there is a significant amount of change due to 'new' brakes and because they were just bled, but I do notice a difference.

Brian's service and help was appreciated and great guy to deal with. I was pleased with shipment and all necessary parts were there.

If you need to do your brakes and don't mind dropping a little more on new calipers, I recommend going this route.

 

[vxlc80]

If i change the calipers to tundra will it fit the land cruiser rotors?